Cycling Training: Expert Advice on What *Not* to Do

Cyclists can learn a lot from watching pros. But that doesnt mean you should always ride and train like them. Alison Tetrick of Team Twenty16 explains what

Cycling Cadence: Finding Your Optimal RPM for Performance & Comfort

Q. Hey Gale—Im hoping you can help answer a question. Im relatively new to cycling and my cycling friends insist that my cycling cadence needs to be

DIY Bike Repair: 5 Common Fixes You Can Do Yourself

Its no fun hauling your bike to the shop only to hear that your problem is user error. Mechanics face these five customer woes all the time. Heres how to s

Cycling Nutrition: Real Food vs. Fueling for Performance

As the trend towards eating more real foods on the bike grows, there more and more questions about eating raw nuts, bars made with bacon and cheese or nut

Effective Fundraising Strategies for Charity Races

Racing for a charity organization can be a serious commitment. It requires training and raising money—two tasks that take time, motivation and dete

Cyclist's Guide: 3 Exercises to Relieve Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

If youve experienced numbness or pain in the wrists or hands on the bike, carpal tunnel syndrome could be the culprit. While carpal tunnel syndrome is most

Protected Bike Lanes: A Growing Movement Across the US

The American bike-lane design revolution keeps rolling. Seven years ago, protected bike lanes were one of two things in the United States: a relic of th

Find Your Perfect Cycling Coach: 8 Key Selection Criteria

Whether youre an occasional century rider or a seasoned criterium racer, a good cycling coach can help you to take your cycling to the next level when it m

Mastering Cornering: 5 Techniques for Confident Bike Handling

How well you descend or handle a corner at high speeds has a lot to do with your comfort level and bike-handling skills. While this takes time to improve,

Cyclist & Motorist Conflict: Fostering Respect and Safety on the Road

All too frequently in Los Angeles and Im sure in every city around the world, tempers flare up between cyclists and motorists. Recently in Los Angeles ther

Navigating Your First Naked Bike Ride: A Comprehensive Guide

Theyre nude, not lewd—and they just might save the world. Heres some advice for navigating your first clothing-optional cycling event. --Elspeth Huye

Maximize Your Ascent: 4 Strength Exercises for Climbing Performance

When the road points skyward, you need extra horsepower to overcome Earths gravitational pull. One guaranteed way to get to the summit faster is to strengt

Boost Your Ride: 2 Essential Digital Tools for Cyclists

There are lots of people developing neat cycling apps for your mobile device, but lets be honest: We typically get out on the bike to get away from the pho

Mountain Bike Gearing: 1x11 vs. 2x10 - Which is Best?

If youre looking to buy a new mountain bike or modify an existing one, you need to know which gearing best suits your style of riding. Your choice will hav

Cyclist Road Rage: Understanding & Avoiding Confrontations

Type in the search term cyclist on YouTube and the autofill function will immediately give you cyclist road rage. Click Enter and youll see nearly 300,000

Roller Skating for Beginners: Essential Tips for a Smooth Start

Getting on rollers for the first time can be intimidating, we know! But these tips can help ensure your first experience is a positive one. Once you get

Mastering Cycling: A Guide to the 4 Main Disciplines

Most recreational cyclists begin on the road. Its a natural transition from the kind of riding you do as a child or the leisurely rides you might do on bik

Training for a Century Ride: 7 Tips to Achieve Your Best Performance

Fall is an ideal time to conquer a century ride. The temperature is mild and because your A races of the year are done and dusted, you can focus more on en

Maintain Cycling Motivation: 7 Tips for Sustained Fun & Performance

If you want to avoid burnout and stay in top shape, use these tips to have tons more fun all year long. You Pushed Yourself All Summer You trained hard,

Busting Offseason Cycling Myths: Train Smarter for Peak Performance

Misconceptions and hard to kill old school attitudes can make it tough to convince some cyclists of the right training methods during the offseason. The tr