Evaluate Your Cycling Season with 5 Simple Questions

Its that time of year again. Many of us are coming to the end of another, hopefully successful, cycling season. Your first step is to get some hard-earne

14 Quick Tips For Better Cycling

The pro cyclists you saw swooping around France in July didnt always have those wiry calves and ninja-like reflexes. At some point, they all had to learn h

4 Core Exercises to Boost Cycling Power

If youre not doing core work, you should be. Research on cyclists shows that when core muscles fatigue, pedaling mechanics break down (learn the Perfect Pe

How Cyclists Can Improve Their Bone Health

In the last article, we touched on the importance of strength training for cyclists. One of the primary reasons mentioned is the impact of strength trainin

Whats an Ideal Taper for Cyclists?

Q: Hey Gale—Im wondering whats the difference between tapering for a race versus just resting a week or two? - Liz A. Great question, Liz. Taper ca

5 Intense Cycling Workouts You Should Try

A full season of racing has left many athletes tired and ready for the fall break. Often motivation to train hard wanes and a seasons worth of fitness can

7 Recovery Strategies Used by Pro Cyclists

Joaquim Rodriguez Oliver (Spain) of Team Katusha lost the 2012 Vuelta a Espa?a after the second rest day. He hates rest days. After leading the Vuelta fo

How to Keep Your Cycling Motivation High

Without your desire and determination to improve your cycling performances and achieve your riding goals, all of the other mental factors, confidence, inte

A Strength-Training Plan for Time-Crunched Cyclists

We all know the benefits of a regular strength training program—improved muscular strength and power, enhanced bone density, increased metabolism and

The 4 Common Bike Indoor Trainers

The cold weather will push many of us inside for the winter, and the plan might be to retire the bike to a spot in the corner of the garage. But dont le

How to Choose an Indoor Bike Trainer

Portable, smooth, quiet, affordable—different folks have different tastes as far as choosing the best indoor bike trainer for them. Bryan Whitbeck,

3 Upper Body Moves That Boost Cycling Stamina

Cyclists rarely give their upper bodies much thought, but the stretched-out position of road riding places a unique stress on the muscles of the neck, shou

5 Offseason Tips for Bike Racers

The offseason for bike racers has definitely changed over the past years. I think when we use the word offseason we usually think of a traditional big team

4 Principles of Strength Training for Cyclists

Fall is a great time to ride. Its also a great time to think about coming up with a resistance-training program to supplement your cycling. Resistance trai

4 Tips for Cycling at Night

Cycling at night, if done carefully, could have you looking a bit goofy. And thats OK. Your bike will be lit up with two or three lights and a half-dozen

15 Things a Beginning Cyclist Should Do

Recently, I took a neophyte triathlete friend of mine for a ride. Shes still very new to the sport, having only completed one super sprint so far (but she

5 Energy Drinks to Fuel Cyclists

Our testers uncork the best drinks to fuel your ride. See the four new products that will give you a jolt when you need it most. (If youre not sure how muc

Is Cereal a Good Breakfast for Cyclists?

In a perfect world we would have time to cook and eat whole foods at every meal. However, thats not always a reality for many athletes, especially when wor

7 Indoor Cycling Tips From Twitter Users

Information is everywhere these days, and for cyclists looking for tips to improve their riding, there are articles, videos, training plans and more all ov

How to Combine Cycling and Strength Training

Many cyclists are interested in using a strength training program in the offseason to build on-the-bike strength and eventually power. Additionally, cyclis