The Cyclist's Core: Why Core Strength is Essential for Performance

Most serious cyclists understand the importance of a strong core, but both rookies and veterans alike neglect this critical part of their body. The core

Master the Bunny Hop: A Mountain Biking Essential

Every mountain biker needs to know how to bunny-hop, or how to jump over rocks and other obstacles on the trail. Beginners should start in a large area fr

Improve Triathlon Bike Handling: 3 Essential Cycling Drills

If you want some good entertainment, head over to the swim-bike transition exit of any triathlon. There youll find triathletes swerving, fumbling, and fall

Improve Your Cycling Speed: 5 Proven Techniques for Increased MPH

How is it that you can be riding along at an effort that is tough for you, and someone that appears to not possess a single fast gene in his or her body co

Essential Post-Ride Stretches for Cyclists: Reduce Pain & Improve Performance

Cycling is a strenuous exercise that engages the legs and can put pressure and stress on a riders upper body, if they arent keeping proper form. A solid st

How to Become a Professional Cyclist: A Realistic Guide

Think youve got what it takes to be a competitive cyclist? Heres a look at what it takes to join the ranks of the cycling pros: Breaking Into the Pro Rank

Understanding Aerodynamics: Insights from Wind Tunnel Testing

Frontal area, surface contour, laminar attachment and differential air pressure. Feed those elements into your frontal lobe and calculate the drag on a c

Elevate Your Ride: 6 Tips to Enhance Your Cycling Experience

If youve done this: Coffee-shop trips Try this: Riding to work If youve negotiated traffic to sip a latte at your local java joint, youre ready for more

Maximize Your Indoor Cycling Workouts: 7 Tips for Success

Your indoor bike trainer isnt just a second-rate substitute for an outdoor ride when the weather is a nightmare: Its a valuable training tool. In fact, som

Quick Stretches for Cyclists: Improve Flexibility & Prevent Injuries

For most cyclists, riding the bike takes priority over all other fitness related activities such as strength training and stretching. Given a choice betwee

Conquer Altitude: Essential Tips for High-Altitude Mountain Bike Races

High altitude mountain bike racing heats up each summer with Firecracker 50, Breckenridge 100, Colorado Trail Race, Leadville 100 and Breck Epic stage race

Triathlon Bike Race Strategy: 5 Pro Tips for Faster Times

Anybody can ride a bike fast, right? Maybe, if your name is Lance Armstrong. But for many amateur triathletes, the bike is the most misunderstood part of t

Upgrading Your Bike Racing: A Guide to Taking the Next Level

Bike racing is unlike other sports where if you truly want to get better, racing is necessary to gain fitness, learn tactics, and get results. And nobody h

Boost Endurance: How Beet Juice Benefits Athletes

It has taken the endurance sports world by storm. In the quest for higher endurance levels, elite and everyday athletes alike are finding a magic potion in

Your Guide to Century Ride Training: Conquer 100 Miles

Century rides are a rite of passage for a cyclist. It shows youve transcended beyond the average weekend warrior and decided to tackle a difficult, but exc

Ultra-Endurance Nutrition: A Guide for First-Time Ultra Riders

This is the second in a three-part series preparing you for your first ultra-distance ride. Be sure to check out the first part, on preparing for your firs

Yoga for Stress & Anger Management: Find Inner Peace

Can we use yoga to turn anger into inspiration? According to yoga philosophy, there are four fundamental passions at the root of all our problems. Anger is

Power Meter vs. Heart Rate Monitor for Cycling: Which is Right for You?

You bought a new bike and now youre ready to blaze the cycling world. Youve bought all the necessary bike clothing, shoes, helmet and other biking accessor

Essential Cycling Training Tips for Performance Improvement

Whether you browse fitness websites or the sports aisle at your local Barnes & Noble, youll find a wide variety of training advice, and sifting through

Bike Fit: Understanding Pedal Mechanics for Optimal Performance & Comfort

There are only three points of contact on a bicycle: the saddle, handlebars and of course the pedals. All three points are adjustable but the pedals are th