Master Bike Handling: Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes

We all make mistakes while out riding on the road. Some are minor and relatively harmless—like forgetting a repair kit—while others can mean th

Safe Night Riding: 6 Essential Tips for Visibility and Safety

Carnivals, concerts, baseball games—theyre all better under the lights. Riding can be, too. Heres how to do it right. Go Disco Most states require

Cyclist's Palsy: Causes, Symptoms & Effective Prevention Strategies

Bicyclists often suffer from pain, numbness and tingling in their hands and fingers. There can be an associated feeling of weakness of hand grip or clumsin

Maximize Your Off-Season Training: The Benefits of Bike Rollers

In a world of infinite training options, the question is, How do I best spend my time, for how long and how often? Social media offers athletes thousands o

Boost Your Cycling Performance with Strength Training: A Guide

You know my coach really doesnt want me to lift weights, but Im not listening. Im an old guy and I feel like it really helps me on the bike at this point.

Leg Shaving for Cycling: Does It Really Improve Performance?

Leg shaving in cycling is a ritual thats been around for decades. Whether its to keep the post-ride massage from pulling out your hair or to make wound car

Pain Tolerance in Endurance Athletes: A Personal Account

Back in 2005, I was involved in an accident with a car pulling out of a driveway without looking. The road to rehab was long but straightforward, despite a

Improve Cycling Power: 4 Exercises for a Smooth Pedal Stroke

Mashing up and down instead of pedaling in smooth circles is common for beginner cyclists. Its an error that often leads to injury. Tightness or pain in th

Mountain Biking Myths Debunked: Tips from Pro Cyclist Ted King

Most road cyclists can come up with a quick list of reasons why mountain biking isnt an option. Whether its money or time, the barriers always seem too hig

Cycling & Flu Season: Staying Healthy While Training

Its a razor-thin line that cyclists walk between being extremely lean and fit on the one edge, and the precipice of overtraining and increased risk of infe

Improve Your Cycling: 2 Indoor Trainer Habits to Break

One thing that the indoor trainer etches into a rider is a poor riding position. Because the most comfortable position on the trainer is to ride with your

Cycling in Winter: Gear & Tips for Cold Weather Rides

The days of three-hour bike rides under a warm, cloudless sky are coming to an end. Cold weather has already swept into many towns and the rain, sleet and

Maintain Fitness During Cycling Off-Season: 2 Effective Workouts

With temperatures already plummeting in many parts of the U.S., its getting harder to pull yourself out from beneath the covers and head outside on the bik

Greg LeMond's Proven Strategies for Cycling Performance: Climbing & Endurance

The following excerpt was taken from From The Science of Fitness: Power, Performance and Endurance by Greg LeMond and Mark Hom, M.D. It was reprinted with

Mastering Group Riding: 6 Essential Tips for Road Cyclists

Every road cyclist should have the opportunity to feel the adrenaline rush of riding fast in a pack. It is truly an exhilarating experience. While pack rid

Prevent Cyclist Cramps: 3 Pre-Ride Stretches for Adductor Relief

Pain or tightness in the upper thigh near the groin is a common ailment among cyclists. Muscle cramps in this location are fairly common too, and its a sig

RICE Therapy: Is Ice Baths Really Best for Recovery?

Weve all heard that ice baths after a hard training session are a necessary to prevent injuries and recover properly. But just when you think something is

Safe Winter Cycling: Understanding Cold Weather Limits

Theres a train of thought that theres no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing choices. Im usually in agreement with that sentiment, but that kind

Caffeine and Cycling Performance: Does Coffee Boost Your Ride?

If there is one thing that fits with the culture of cycling, its coffee and caffeine. Before Gatorade ever came along, diluted and de-fizzed cola was (and

Fatbikes and Weight Loss: Can They Help You Shed Pounds?

Welcome to the dreaded offseason. As cyclists, we are now at that point in our training hiatus where the sigh of relief, which follows a tough season of lo