Road Bike Clipping In: A Cyclist's First Experience

This is the sixth article in a series about a new cyclist training for the Rapha Womens 100 July 26. This Active editor will ride 100K with other women cyc

Tour de France Crashes: A Look at History's Most Devastating Collisions

Cycling is a sport that mixes tragedy and triumph like few others. While there is perhaps no greater joy in the sport than a solo victory, there is no grea

Cycling Training Log: Finding Momentum for the Rapha Women's 100

This is the seventh article in a series about a new cyclist training for the Rapha Womens 100 on July 26. This Active editor will ride 100K with other wome

Cycling Setbacks & Perseverance: Learning from Ride Challenges

I totally bailed on my group ride this week. After having a great 35-mile ride with a group on the Fourth of July, I figured the 30-mile ride with the gi

Race Across America: The Ultimate Endurance Cycling Challenge

Declared one of the toughest endurance races in the world, Race Across America takes competitive cyclists 3,000 miles from Oceanside, Calif., to Annapolis,

Avoid Costly Errors: 3 Common Cycling Mistakes to Prevent

One of my favorite yet most frustrating things about racing is how hard it is to win. There are so few sports that rank with cycling as far as all the thin

Master Your First Endurance Ride: Expert Tips for Success

Congratulations, youve signed up for your first endurance cycling event! Now what? As a long-time endurance cyclist and founder of a 192-mile bike-a-thon,

Bike Fit for Women: Optimize Comfort & Performance

After training for the Rapha Womens 100 for about two months, I now officially have my own bike. And its making all the difference. Ive gone from a borro

Tour de France Terms: A Beginner's Guide to Cycling Vocabulary

If youre immersing yourself in all things Tour de France, what better way to spread the excitement than by working some cycling terms into everyday chatter

Marianne Vos: Insights from a Cycling Legend on Performance and Recovery

There are very few podiums Dutch professional cyclist Marianne Vos hasnt stood atop, be it road racing, mountain biking, cyclo-cross or the track. This sum

Fuel Your Ride: 5 Cycling Nutrition Tips for Performance

Training for a big cycling event is no small feat; but fueling correctly with the right foods and portion control can be just as important as the gear you

Navigating Professional Boundaries: A Cycling Mishap

Spending time with your boss outside of work can be tricky. The theoretical whistle blows, but you still have to watch what you say, act professionally and

Avoid These 7 Saddle Buying Mistakes for Optimal Comfort

Finding a perfect bicycle saddle is like finding your life partner: It can be a long journey and youll probably have a few missteps along the way. Some peo

Marianne Vos: Training, Nutrition & Racing Insights from Cycling Legend

Want to ride like Marianne Vos? The most decorated womens cyclist of all time talked to ACTIVE.com about how she fuels, what she rides, when she works out

Taylor Phinney Makes Remarkable Return to Cycling at Tour of Utah

How is it possible? Fourteen months after breaking more bones in his leg than many know exist, Taylor Phinney beat the odds and came back. Monday, at Phinneys

Lactic Acid and Exercise: Separating Fact from Fiction

You dont need to listen to pro-cycling commentary for very long before you hear that lactic acid is burning in the riders legs. Popular belief suggested that la

Boost Your Mountain Biking Performance with Positive Self-Talk

I think Henry Ford said it best Whether you think you can, or think you cant. Youre right.. Self talk has a positive or negative effect on your cycling perfor

Cycling Safety: The Dangers of Using Headphones While Riding

There are no two ways about it; cycling is dangerous. Dodging a maze of cars, open doors, potholes, pedestrians and other obstacles while pedaling maniacally on

Cyclist Nutrition: Fueling Your Ride with a Carb-Focused Supplement Plan

Whether youre taking a spin around the neighborhood or prepping for a century ride, carbohydrates fuel your pedal stroke. For any cyclist, its important to know

Homemade Rice Cakes: A Quick & Healthy Energy Boost for Riders

Follow these instructions to make your very own rice cakes; perfect to be used before, during or after you ride. One cake provides approximately 85 kcals, 203 m