Effortless Bike Commute: 12 Tips for a Smooth Ride

Commuting to work by bike doesnt have to be a pain in the rear end. With a few simple tips, you can begin biking to work hassle-free—and have fun doi

Beginner Cyclist Mistakes: Avoid These Common Pitfalls

Its National Bike Month, and were all looking forward to having more company in the bike lane. But if youre a beginning rider, knowing the basic rules of t

Avoid Triathlon Race Day Mistakes: 10 Solutions for Success

Even after youve done all the training, tapered the right way, and prepared yourself mentally for the day of the race, theres still a lot that can go wrong

Bike Maintenance: 4 Simple Steps to Prevent Neglect

1. Not Washing Your Bike This is especially important if you use your bottle cage for sugary drinks that might slosh onto the frame. Bike + sticky, sugary

Improve Your Breathing: A Guide to Respiratory Muscle Training

Regardless of the activity, as exercise intensity increases so to does ventilation. This provides the needed oxygen to body tissues and eliminates carbon d

Quick Cycling Tips: 11 Minute Ride Improvements from Experts

Improving your cycling experience doesnt have to be complicated. Use these 11 tips from industry experts to improve your ride in less than one minute. 1.

Improve Cycling Power: 4 Exercises for Core-Leg Connection

Feeling a disconnect between your legs and the rest of your body can be common among cyclists. This sensation is called an energy bleed, and it stems from

New Cyclist Trains for the Women's 100 – A Journey of Rediscovery

The only bike Ive ever used with consistency was beautiful. Purple and sparkly with big, thick tires, this was my weekend mode of transportation—when

Navigating Cycling Culture: A Beginner's Guide

I was trained as a journalist, so maybe its natural for me to ask a lot of questions. But Im amazed at how many questions Ive had to ask as I get into cycl

Bike Accident First Aid & Safety: What to Do If Injured

I went for an after-work bike ride, alone, as I often do. I told my wife I was heading into Horse Gulch, the biggest trail network where I live in Durango,

Rising Bike Theft: Trends, Statistics & Prevention Tips

Crime, overall, is trending downward in the United States. Unfortunately for cyclists, bike theft has slowly increased for the last five years. According

Embracing Falls: Learning and Growth Through Cycling Mishaps

Whats more humbling than a fall? Falling in front of people, of course. But whats worse than that? Maybe its doing all of that on a bicycle, where you

The Critical Role of Hydration: A Scientific Overview

Hydration History The importance and need for hydration has been an ongoing scientific battle and debate over the past 40 years, when the first sports dri

Cycling for Women: Benefits & Overcoming Challenges

Less than a week ago, I really wanted to quit cycling. If I werent training for the Rapha Womens 100 for my new job, trying to impress my new boss and coll

Used Bikes: A Comprehensive Buying Guide to Ensure a Great Deal

Everybody loves a good deal, and purchasing a gently-used bike can be a fantastic bargain. Many people think they are going to embrace the sport of cycling

Avoid Climbing Fatigue: Mastering Sustainable Effort on Bike

You know that burning feeling you get 10 minutes into a hard climb? It shouldnt be there. Its your legs telling you that youre burning too many matche

Cycling Training Update: Halfway to the Rapha Women's 100

I got on a road bike for the first time about four weeks ago, which means Ive reached the halfway mark in my training plan for the Raphas Womens 100 cyclin

Master Bike Shifting & Cadence: A Beginner's Guide

The mechanics of shifting while cycling can seem confusing at first, but in a short time becomes second nature. Once you understand how shifting relates to

Women in Cycling: Addressing the Gap | Active & Rapha #ACTIVEchat

Did you know, men cyclists outnumber women cyclists at a 2:1 ratio in the United States? Did you know the number of women cyclists decreased by 13 percent

Avoid Strava KOM Catastrophes: 6 Commandments for Success

Its common knowledge that if you dont post your ride on Strava, it never happened. Additionally, snagging a KOM is next to godliness and is only reserved f