Affordable Cyclocross: Getting Started Without Breaking the Bank

As the weather becomes cold, it can be a challenge to find a cheap outdoor activity during the winter months. Instead of spending all of your time cross-tr

Fitness Loss During Training Breaks: How to Minimize It

The question How fast do I lose fitness when I stop training? usually comes when cyclists experience illness or an injury that forces time away from traini

Cycling in NYC: Explore Bike Lanes, Commuting & Recreation

Bike messengers, commuters and those who just dont want to deal with New York Citys cars are finding the bike as the transportation of choice. Studies ha

Mastering Race Day: How to Manage Frustration and Stay Focused

Weve all experienced the feeling of frustration from being reeled in by the peloton after a breakaway, or when our legs fatigue with a mile until the summi

Offseason Fitness Loss: Strategies for Minimizing Detraining

In Part I we reviewed the concept of reversibility, or detraining. The column reviewed data on fitness losses when athletes stop training and continue only

Cross-Country Cycling: Why Cyclocross is Ideal for Winter Training

The annual changing of the seasons for road cyclists is often looked at as the down season, a time to relax and recuperate before the training for next yea

Winter Cycling Clothing Guide: Stay Warm & Comfortable

A popular saying among cyclists who brave the cold winter conditions on their bikes is, Theres no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing decisions. I

Bike Lights 101: Essential Information for Safe Night Riding

As the days become short and daylight savings time kicks in, its important to figure out how to keep riding, even in the dark. Luckily, one of the biggest

Fuel Your Day: 4 Healthy & Energizing Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast is the most predictable. Pick up a menu at almost any diner and the choices are pretty much the same. At home, we sit down to the same bowl of

Conquer the Wind: 6 Cycling Tips for Riding in Windy Conditions

The wind has the potential to wreck any ride. It makes you colder, zaps your energy and can slow you to a crawl. But there are ways you can punch back.

Bike Packing for Travel: Choosing the Right Case & Preparing Your Ride

In Part 1, we discussed the pros and cons between shipping your bike through a carrier like UPS versus checking your bike as luggage on an airplane. After

Cycling & Bone Health: 6 Exercises to Support Strong Bones

Your body is continuously renovating your skeleton, absorbing old bone tissue and replacing it with calcium that helps form new bone. Physical activity t

Revolutionary Invisible Bicycle Helmet: A Design Innovation

Every once in a while, an invention comes along that changes everything. While this may not be electricity or the Internet, what it means for cyclists an

Bike Fit Options: Choosing the Right Fit for Performance & Comfort

If you ride your bike long enough, chances are youll want to get a bike fit. A properly fitting bike can help to prevent injury, promote pedaling efficienc

Prevent Cycling Muscle Cramps: Proven Strategies for Race Day

Reader Question: I cramped up badly racing Park City Point 2 Point. What can I do next time to prevent it from happening? When cyclists cramp in a race,

Choosing the Right Bike Light: Brightness & Safety

In Part 1, we discussed the latest in bike-light technology and how you can make those advances work for you. Next, well take a look at your options. On a

Adrenal Fatigue: Understanding the Root Cause of Persistent Fatigue

Its the end of the cycling season, and you have no excitement for the bike. You feel gray, tired and struggle to get through a regular day. If this is you,

Clipless Pedals for Beginners: 6 Essential Tips for a Smooth Transition

Many beginners struggle to adapt from a standard pedal to a clip-in, or clipless-pedal system. If this is you, youre not alone. You can ask any serious cyc

Maximize Your Time Trial Performance: Expert Tips & Strategies

In Part II, we touched on better bike position, specific equipment to improve speed and tricks to use during the effort that will save you time. When raci

Miami Cycling Guide: Explore Unique Bike Routes & Rides

What South Florida cycling lacks in climbing opportunities, it makes up for in unique scenery. Barrier islands, national parks, coastal trails, causeways.