Mastering the Cycling Pedal Stroke: Technique & Efficiency

Pedaling a bike is more than clipping in and letting the circular mechanics of the chain ring and crank arm do the work for you. Riders need to direct th

Indoor Cycling Cadence: Find Your Optimal Rhythm for Fitness

As you peek into the door of many indoor cycling classes, or if youve watched some of the many Spinning? classes on YouTube or on television, often you wil

Choosing the Right Bicycle Wheels: A Comprehensive Guide

Below is an excerpt from the book The No-Drop Zone: Everything You Need to Know About the Peloton, Your Gear, and Riding Strong by Patrick Brady. The 250-p

Choosing the Right Bike Light: A Comprehensive Guide

My first experience with bike lights was back in the day of Eco-Challenge. We would ride through the night on our mountain bikes, through all types of terr

Criss-Cross Cycling Workout: Improve Lactate Threshold & Power

As cyclists and triathletes get closer to key races, one of the workouts I use to improve lactate threshold speed and power is a criss-cross workout. I lik

Understanding USA Cycling Race Categories: A Comprehensive Guide

You may hear a cyclist you know boast about being a Cat. 3 road racer or a Cat. 2 mountain biker. So, is that good? And how exactly did he get to that le

Essential Bicycle Upgrades for Enhanced Performance & Comfort

Below is an excerpt from the book The No-Drop Zone: Everything You Need to Know About the Peloton, Your Gear, and Riding Strong by Patrick Brady. The 250-p

Effective Base Building for Busy Cyclists: Build Endurance & Burn Fat

A rider recently asked me how a time-crunched cyclist should approach base-building, the process of using low-intensity rides to strengthen the aerobic sys

Top 5 Challenging Bike Climbs for Serious Cyclists

Mt. Tamalpais Hill Climb, Stinson Beach, CA This 50-year-old race—which brings in 350-plus riders every September—begins with 4 miles of flats

Essential Cycling Laws: 4 Rules Every Cyclist Should Know

Cyclists are protected by—and obligated to adhere to—many laws. But while most of them mirror vehicle laws, its easy for some rules to get lost

Cyclist Safety: Understanding Dog Encounters on the Road

You may recall the scene from the movie American Flyer where Marcus Sommers (played by Kevin Costner) tells his younger brother, Dave, that they will be me

Low Cadence Indoor Cycling: Risks & Benefits Explained

In my last article I discussed why cadences above 110 rpm in most indoor cycling classes are ineffective. Now its time to examine the other end of the spec

Cycling Shifting Guide for Beginners: Optimize Your Ride

Below is an excerpt from the book The No-Drop Zone: Everything You Need to Know About the Peloton, Your Gear, and Riding Strong by Patrick Brady. The 250-p

Boost Your Cycling Power: 5 Effective Training Strategies

Power is the Holy Grail of cycling. The more of it you have, the faster you can ride a bike over a given distance. Of course, developing your cycling power

3-Month Cycling Training Plan: Elevate Your Ride

Last weekend at the teams winter training camp, we hosted Wonderful Pistachios employees for a weekend of skills clinics and training. It was an exciting w

Prevent & Relieve Bike Leg Cramps: A Cyclist's Guide

Youre feeling good, riding strong and keeping a good pace going. And then, out of nowhere, your calf seizes up, becomes as hard as a rock and forces you to

Mastering the Ironman Bike: 6 Essential Strategies for Race Day Success

Youve trained for six, nine or more months for this day. The chaos of the swim is gone, youve gotten your cycling legs back and now its time to get to wo

Bo Jackson Returns to Athletics: Cycling Journey

More than 20 years ago, football and baseball superstar Bo Jackson starred in a famous Nike commercial that shows him excelling in pretty much every sport

Enhance Your Cycling Performance: 3 Off-Bike Training Strategies

Undoubtedly, the best way to get better on the bike is to ride your bike under a structured training program. But any good training plan involves doing wo

Understanding Bike Gears: A Complete Guide for Cyclists

Put simply: The right gears will make your cycling experience a lot more enjoyable and can make you faster and help you cycle for longer without tiring. U