9 Common Mistakes Made By Beginner Cyclists

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

10 Solutions to Common Race-Day Mistakes

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

4 Ways to Avoid Neglecting Your Bike

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

How to Train Your Respiratory Muscles

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

11 Ways to Improve Your Ride in Less Than One Minute

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.

4 Exercises to Connect Your Legs and Core

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

The Peddler: New Rider Starts Training for Womens 100 Cycling Event

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

The Peddler: Figuring out Cycling Culture

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

What to Do When Youre Injured on a Bike Ride

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,

Cyclists Beware: Bike Theft is Trending Upward

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

The Peddler: Falling is a Rite of Passage

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

How Important is Hydration?

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

The Peddler: The Benefits of Cycling for Women

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

What to Look for When Buying a Used Bike

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

The Biggest Mistake Youre Making on Climbs

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

The Peddler: Finding My Cycling Cadence Halfway to Womens 100 Event

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

Bike Shifting and Cadence 101

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

Join Active and Rapha for Our Next #ACTIVEchat About Women in Cycling

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

How Not to Take Your Next Strava KOM

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

The Peddler: Clipping in to a road bike

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