Cycling Cadence Training: Optimal Cadence for Power & Efficiency

Tullio Campagnolos derailleur completely revolutionized the modern bicycle, giving us up to 22 gears to play with in an effort to find that ideal combinati

Maximize Your Century Ride: Essential Tips for Success

Its critical that you put in 3-4 months of solid training for your organized century ride. But the preparation doesnt stop there. After all, your day coul

Celebrity Cyclists: 5 Stars Who Love to Ride

Cycling is not just for the average joe. Bikes have frequently shown up in the garages of Hollywood stars, too. While celebrities have garnered attention

Carbon Bike Repair: Can Your Frame Be Fixed?

The Myth: One small crack and your carbon-fiber frame is destined for the landfill. The Truth: As it turns out, carbon is eminently repairable. A cottage

Cycling Workouts for Every Rider: Improve Climbing & Overall Performance

Climbing Are you a natural?: Good climbers often have a light frame and strong muscles that arent bulky. They also have robust aerobic capacities, efficie

Mastering Drop Handlebars: A Guide to Comfort and Efficiency

Last year, I ran a highly unscientific study at recreational cycling events: I asked random cyclists to ride with their hands in their handlebar drops. Mos

Wide Wheel Rims: Do They Actually Improve Speed & Handling?

For more than a decade, Steve Hed has been telling us that wider rims are better. Recently, other wheel makers have begun to agree, releasing deep, aero wh

Unlock Your Potential: 5 Strategies for Stronger Race Finishes

How many times have you finished a race and not had that last extra effort needed to win or get a top finish? You go though the race and feel great. You ar

Best Bike-to-Work Routes: 4 Tips for a Safe & Efficient Commute

The quickest way from Point A to Point B is a straight line. But if youre interested in bike commuting to work, take that straight-line talk and trash it.

Benefits of Bike Commuting: 10 Reasons to Cycle to Work

Go ahead. Keep pounding your head against the steering wheel during another rush-hour traffic jam. Maybe it will finally knock some sense into you. Many

Conquer Your Commute: 5 Common Challenges of Bike-to-Work & How to Solve Them

OK, so biking to work isnt always as easy as clipping in and taking off. Each of us have circumstances that throw a wrench into the prospects of a daily b

Overcome Running Plateaus: 6 Tips to Reignite Your Passion

Most runners will experience points in their training where they feel tired of running or are just bored with their running routine. Experiencing running f

Benefits of Indoor Cycling: Why Year-Round Classes are Great

Its almost summer (well, it already has been for a few months in most parts of the country), and the days are getting longer and longer. So why would anyon

Prepare for Your Week-Long Bike Tour: A Comprehensive Training Plan

There is no better view of new places than the one seen from a bicycle. You see, hear and feel things you will never experience in the seat of an automobil

Elite Women's Stair Climbing: Meet Kristin Frey - Part 1

Kristin Frey, 28—Schaumburg, Illinois: 2012 Towerrunning World Cup Ranking—First Place Environmental consultant, Kristin Frey, who works for A

How Personality Impacts Cycling Performance: A Deeper Look

Professional cycling doesnt have the luxury of a draft. There is no annual combine to assess talent. Instead we speak of a riders threshold power or VO2 ma

Best Mother's Day Gifts for Active Moms - 2024

Whether its a sister, friend, mom, neighbor or wife, give the active mom in your life a special treat this Mothers Day. Let her know how much you appreciat

Yoga for Cyclists: 5 Poses to Improve Performance & Prevent Injury

Whether you bike-commute to work, cycle your stress away, or ride for the love of the sport, cycling is a great form of exercise. However, with cycling com

Bike Commuting Safety: 6 Essential Tips for Cyclists

Bike commuting is a relatively safe way to get where you need to go—provided youre doing your part to lower the risk. While cyclists undoubtedly hav

Effective 30-Minute Workouts for Busy Athletes

For multi-sport athletes who try to balance family, work and triathlon training, finding time for a workout sometimes proves difficult; but fitting in ev