Master Hill Climbs: 9 Cycling Techniques for Peak Performance

If you ride a bike, sooner or later, youre going to encounter a hill. For some of us, this is an exciting time. For others, its a moment we dread. If clim

Core Strength for Cyclists: A 15-Minute Power Circuit

You probably know that a strong core is key to riding better. But you may be surprised that theres more to your core than just abs, and that relying on cru

Bike to Work: 6 Essential Tips for a Successful Commute

The snow is gone, the days are longer and the temperature is far above the dreaded 32-degree mark. And that means bike-to-work season has finally arrived.

Beginner's Guide to Mountain Bike Racing: Training & Tips

Theres nothing quite like screaming down a singletrack on a crisp fall day—bright red and orange leaves crunching beneath your tires as you cut throu

Winter Cycling Fitness: 4 Effective Cross-Training Strategies

Unless youre lucky enough to live in locale with year-round warm weather, the annual cold temperatures creep up on every athlete and let them know theyre n

Cycling Motivation: The Power of Mindset in Endurance Performance

Many things go wandering through between our ears over the course of a time trial. We do our best to ignore the constant chorus of pain and agony. One way

7 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Your Daily Happiness

According to recent research in the field of positive psychology, there are specific actions and behaviors we can adopt which are scientifically proven to

Cycling Training Science: Simple Strategies for Optimal Performance

Part of the fun in being a sport scientist is the opportunity to dig into the minutiae of scientific training. Much like the joy most people have thinking

Unlock Peak Performance: 3 Essential Keys to Training Nutrition

Despite being in the midst of sports-fuel product and information overload, many athletes fail to meet the three keys of training nutrition. Whether or not

Finding the Right Bike Shop: What Cyclists Value

In the competitive market of selling and servicing bicycles, some shops do well and others die a slow and painful death. To find out why some shops do well

Choosing the Right Road Bike: A Comprehensive Buying Guide

Bicycles have come a long way in the past 30 years. A large part of this change has come with the inclusion of carbon fiber frames into the market, which o

Cycling Neck & Shoulder Pain Relief: Exercises & Bike Fit Tips

Neck pain from cycling is probably one of the most common overuse injuries that stems from poor posture and weak muscles. Despite the lack of trauma, the i

Cycling Aerodynamics: A Beginner's Guide for Recreational Riders

Most recreational cyclists dont give aerodynamics much thought. Sure, we re all used to seeing our favorites in the Tour de France time trials looking lik

Unlock Your Cycling Potential: 4 Ways to Relax and Improve

Being able to relax on a set of tires 23 millimeters wide while reaching speeds nearing those of a car is a trait that may be easier for some than others.

Boost Your Cycling Confidence: 5 Proven Strategies

Confidence is a deep, lasting and resilient belief in your ability to ride your best and achieve your cycling goals. Confidence keeps you positive, motivat

Boost Cycling Efficiency: 3 Drills for Improved Pedal Cadence

If you were ever a fan of Lance Armstrong, then youve probably heard a million times that it was his pedal cadence that could be attributed to his gigantic

Optimize Cycling Performance: Understanding Foot Mechanics

If you missed Part 1 of this article, be sure to read it first to get a quick overview of the anatomy of the foot. Last time we began a conversation about

Get Fast! Book Review: Unlock Faster Cycling with Expert Strategies

Want to ride fast? Then sit down first—with a copy of Selene Yeagers new book, Get Fast!, 272 extremely readable pages of secrets, strategies, person

Hincapie Sportswear Cycling Kit Review: Is It Worth the Investment?

The price of cycling kits these days seem to have no ceiling. A good pair of bib shorts and a nice jersey to keep you cool in the summer time can average a

Boost Your Ride: 5 Performance Upgrades for Cyclists

Whether you are new to cycling, looking to upgrade or improve your performance within the sport, there are so many options that even the savviest of shoppe