Strategic Questions for Competitive Cyclists: Enhance Your Race Day Performance

The beauty of bike racing is that no single race is the same in terms of how it plays out. One thing is for certain; you can never predict what is going to

What is a Century Ride? Distance, Metric Conversion & Tips

Century rides are considered a recreational cyclists ultimate endurance test. But with all the differences between the metric system and the American syste

Maximize Cycling Power: 4 Drills for Enhanced Pedal Stroke Efficiency

Simply put: the more force you can apply to your pedals, the faster you will go. So, it stands to reason that by improving your pedaling efficiency (appl

Randonneuring: A Beginner's Guide to Long-Distance Cycling

Steve Phillips certainly doesnt ease into things—at least not on his bike. He started road cycling in 2007 and immediately strived to see how many c

Alcohol & Cycling: Impact on Performance & Recovery

Im carb loading is a joke I often hear (and use!) when reaching for that frosty glass of beer. However deep down we all know this isnt the truth and while

Cycling in Heat: 2 Essential Tips for Performance & Safety

Its that time of the year again. Its hot outside, which makes training and racing very difficult. In fact, the first key point for you to understand is t

Essential Hiking Tips for Beginner Backpackers

Longtime randonneur Steve Phillips was riding in a 1,200K brevet in Washington, a long ways away from his home in Alabama. And, well, Washington is a littl

Cycling Safety in Traffic: Expert Tips for Riding Confidently

Many people are afraid to get on a bicycle because they are uncomfortable riding in traffic. Motorists may honk with annoyance at cyclists, often leaving t

Cycling Mastery: Proven Techniques from Expert Cyclists

When its good then its good, its so good till it goes bad. -- Pink If your cycling life goes smoothly and predictably all the time, then you wont need the

Shermer's Neck: The Unexplained Injury That Challenged a Race Across America Cyclist

Paul Danhaus was feeling strong, well into his inaugural Race Across America. The brutal cycling event is a non-stop, 3,000-mile journey from Oceanside, C

Becoming a Pro Cyclist: The Selection Process Explained

So you want to be a pro? Youve logged the miles, youve done the training, and youve read every article ever written. So how do you take that final step tow

Nutrition for Peak Performance: Lessons from Professional Cycling

About his victory in the Tour de France and racing drug free, Bradley Wiggins (Team Skye) said, Its all these small little percentages now that make the di

Best Bike Wipes for Cyclists: 6 Essential Products

Coated in Embro? Try: Paper Shower These 9x12-inch wipe pairs--one wet, one dry—remove embrocation from hands (use wet first, then dry). Postride,

What is a Double Metric Century Ride? Distance, Training & Goals

Recreational long-distance cyclists have a progression of goals. The first aspiration may be a metric century ride. Then they graduate to a huge accomplish

Top 10 Bike-Friendly Cities in North America - 2012 Rankings

To determine our top 50 bike-friendly cities for 2012, we evaluated cities with populations of 95,000 or more, using data provided by the Alliance for Biki

Crank Length Optimization: Finding the Right Fit for Cycling Performance

Greater power and big wattage is what were all seeking on the bike with training. One way to achieve that is strictly through improving our biomechanical c

Mastering Steady State Cycling for Triathlon Success

A big concern among triathletes is being able to ride steady on the bike—regardless of hills or unpredictable terrain. But what is steady riding? And

Essential Bike Repair Tools: 10 Must-Haves for Cyclists

Floor Pump Has a gauge and fits Schrader and presta valves. Use it: When youre not inflating on the go; its faster and more accurate than a minipump. (Se

Nutrition for Peak Performance: What Professional Cyclists Eat

During race season, pro cyclists dont have to think much about food. Most have a team chef who handles meal planning, food shopping, and prep. But when the

Cycling Rules & Sportsmanship: Strategy, Tactics, and Fair Play

The expulsion of eight badminton players at the 2012 London Olympics caused a bit of controversy in the sports world so I thought Id look at it from a cycl