7 Ways to Prevent and Treat Cyclists Palsy

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

5 Reasons You Should Train On 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

How Strength Training Will Help You Become a Better Cyclist

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.

Will Shaving Your Legs Make You a Faster Cyclist?

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

Can Endurance Athletes Tolerate More Pain?

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

4 Exercises to Increase Power in Your 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

4 Mountain Biking Myths Dispelled By 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

What You Need to Know About Cycling and the Flu Season

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

2 Bad Habits to Avoid on the Indoor Trainer

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

Winter Activities for Cyclists

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

2 Cycling Workouts to Keep You Fit

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 LeMonds Tips to Improve Climbing and 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

6 Tips for Riding in a Pack

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

3 Pre-Ride Exercises That Reduce Cramping

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

Is Using RICE for Recovery Wrong?

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

Winter Cycling: How Cold is Too Cold?

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

Will Caffeine Make You a Faster Cyclist?

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

Can a Fatbike Help You Lose Weight?

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

4 Traditional Indoor Cycling Workouts With a Twist

Many cyclists have been training indoors for several months, and it doesnt take long for the same workouts to get a bit repetitive. With another month or m

5 Tips to Get Your Stolen Bike Back

Last fall, police officers in the cycling-friendly town of Davis, California, recovered almost 70 stolen bikes they believe are linked to a single thief. B