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Le Tour de France: Top 5 GC Contenders
This year's tour is shaping up to be an epic battle among past champions and upstart contenders. Who will win this year's Tour de France?
By Brian Kendall

George Hincapie's Inside Look at the Tour de France
With 17 Tour de France starts, Big George knows a thing or two about the daily grind of the greatest bike race in the world.
By George Hincapie

Must-Do Gran Fondos
Ready for an Italianinspired party on two wheels? If so, register for one of these magnificent gran fondos.
By Brian Kendall

Le Tour de France: A Stage-By-Stage Recap
As the peloton struggles their way to Paris on two wheels, we give you a stagebystage recap of all the drama.
By Brian Kendall and Michael Nystrom

6 Cost-Effective Ways to Save Weight on the Bike
It's certainly possible to save weight on your bike without refinancing your house. Here are six easy and affordable ways.
By Marc Lindsay

The Ultimate Training Plan for Any Kind of Ride
Want to ride up Mount Kilimanjaro? A worldfamous trainer breaks down six tips for tackling the most brutal of conditions.
By Bicycling

7 Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do Anywhere
Who says you need a gym membership to stay in shape? These bodyweight exercises are effective and can be done just about anywhere.
By Erik Taylor

Le Tour de France: Top 4 King of the Mountains Contenders
With two individual time trials and fewer points available in the mountains, the 2016 edition will see some furious racing on the steep gradients. ...
By ACTIVE.com

10 Essential Strength Training Exercises for Cyclists
Whether you want to improve your speed and power or prevent injury, strength training should be a part of your weekly training regimen.
By Marc Lindsay

Understanding Resting Heart Rate: What It Is and Why It Matters
Curious about your resting heart rate and what it says about your health? Dive into this comprehensive guide to learn everything you need to know a...
By Stephen Gendreau

8 Core Exercises Every Cyclist Should Do
While the legs are a major source of power in cycling, the muscles that make up the core are the foundation. Add these eight exercises to your week...
By Marc Lindsay

3 Cycling Workouts to Help You Conquer Hills
Hill climbing is an integral part of cycling. Learn to attack inclines headon with these cycling workouts.
By Scott Yorko

6 Essential Yoga Poses for Cyclists
Finding it hard to believe that a simple yoga pose can improve output on a bike? Try these essential poses and see the results for yourself.

16 Cool Cycling Tattoos
Do you know of a more hardcore way to show your love for the sport of cycling than with a tattoo? We don't. Check out which 16 works of ink we like...
By Marc Lindsay

23 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About the Tour de France
Have you ever wondered how many calories riders burn during the Tour de France or how many tires they go through? Check out these 23 fun facts to l...
By Marc Lindsay

11 Exercises to Boost Hip Strength
The quads and hamstrings get their love, but cyclists shouldn't neglect their hips. These 11 exercises will strengthen your hips and, in turn, your...
By Dan Kehlenbach

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Le Tour de France: Top 5 GC Contenders This year's tour is shaping up to be an epic battle among past champions and upstart contenders. Who will win this year's Tour de France? By Brian Kendall

George Hincapie's Inside Look at the Tour de France With 17 Tour de France starts, Big George knows a thing or two about the daily grind of the greatest bike race in the world. By George Hincapie

Must-Do Gran Fondos Ready for an Italianinspired party on two wheels? If so, register for one of these magnificent gran fondos. By Brian Kendall

Le Tour de France: A Stage-By-Stage Recap As the peloton struggles their way to Paris on two wheels, we give you a stagebystage recap of all the drama. By Brian Kendall and Michael Nystrom

6 Cost-Effective Ways to Save Weight on the Bike It's certainly possible to save weight on your bike without refinancing your house. Here are six easy and affordable ways. By Marc Lindsay

The Ultimate Training Plan for Any Kind of Ride Want to ride up Mount Kilimanjaro? A worldfamous trainer breaks down six tips for tackling the most brutal of conditions. By Bicycling

7 Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do Anywhere Who says you need a gym membership to stay in shape? These bodyweight exercises are effective and can be done just about anywhere. By Erik Taylor

Le Tour de France: Top 4 King of the Mountains Contenders With two individual time trials and fewer points available in the mountains, the 2016 edition will see some furious racing on the steep gradients. ... By ACTIVE.com

10 Essential Strength Training Exercises for Cyclists Whether you want to improve your speed and power or prevent injury, strength training should be a part of your weekly training regimen. By Marc Lindsay

Understanding Resting Heart Rate: What It Is and Why It Matters Curious about your resting heart rate and what it says about your health? Dive into this comprehensive guide to learn everything you need to know a... By Stephen Gendreau

8 Core Exercises Every Cyclist Should Do While the legs are a major source of power in cycling, the muscles that make up the core are the foundation. Add these eight exercises to your week... By Marc Lindsay

3 Cycling Workouts to Help You Conquer Hills Hill climbing is an integral part of cycling. Learn to attack inclines headon with these cycling workouts. By Scott Yorko

6 Essential Yoga Poses for Cyclists Finding it hard to believe that a simple yoga pose can improve output on a bike? Try these essential poses and see the results for yourself.

16 Cool Cycling Tattoos Do you know of a more hardcore way to show your love for the sport of cycling than with a tattoo? We don't. Check out which 16 works of ink we like... By Marc Lindsay

23 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About the Tour de France Have you ever wondered how many calories riders burn during the Tour de France or how many tires they go through? Check out these 23 fun facts to l... By Marc Lindsay

11 Exercises to Boost Hip Strength The quads and hamstrings get their love, but cyclists shouldn't neglect their hips. These 11 exercises will strengthen your hips and, in turn, your... By Dan Kehlenbach

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Le Tour de France: Top 5 GC Contenders
This year's tour is shaping up to be an epic battle among past champions and upstart contenders. Who will win this year's Tour de France?
By Brian Kendall

George Hincapie's Inside Look at the Tour de France
With 17 Tour de France starts, Big George knows a thing or two about the daily grind of the greatest bike race in the world.
By George Hincapie

Must-Do Gran Fondos
Ready for an Italianinspired party on two wheels? If so, register for one of these magnificent gran fondos.
By Brian Kendall

Le Tour de France: A Stage-By-Stage Recap
As the peloton struggles their way to Paris on two wheels, we give you a stagebystage recap of all the drama.
By Brian Kendall and Michael Nystrom

6 Cost-Effective Ways to Save Weight on the Bike
It's certainly possible to save weight on your bike without refinancing your house. Here are six easy and affordable ways.
By Marc Lindsay

The Ultimate Training Plan for Any Kind of Ride
Want to ride up Mount Kilimanjaro? A worldfamous trainer breaks down six tips for tackling the most brutal of conditions.
By Bicycling

7 Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do Anywhere
Who says you need a gym membership to stay in shape? These bodyweight exercises are effective and can be done just about anywhere.
By Erik Taylor

Le Tour de France: Top 4 King of the Mountains Contenders
With two individual time trials and fewer points available in the mountains, the 2016 edition will see some furious racing on the steep gradients. ...
By ACTIVE.com

10 Essential Strength Training Exercises for Cyclists
Whether you want to improve your speed and power or prevent injury, strength training should be a part of your weekly training regimen.
By Marc Lindsay

Understanding Resting Heart Rate: What It Is and Why It Matters
Curious about your resting heart rate and what it says about your health? Dive into this comprehensive guide to learn everything you need to know a...
By Stephen Gendreau

8 Core Exercises Every Cyclist Should Do
While the legs are a major source of power in cycling, the muscles that make up the core are the foundation. Add these eight exercises to your week...
By Marc Lindsay

3 Cycling Workouts to Help You Conquer Hills
Hill climbing is an integral part of cycling. Learn to attack inclines headon with these cycling workouts.
By Scott Yorko

6 Essential Yoga Poses for Cyclists
Finding it hard to believe that a simple yoga pose can improve output on a bike? Try these essential poses and see the results for yourself.

16 Cool Cycling Tattoos
Do you know of a more hardcore way to show your love for the sport of cycling than with a tattoo? We don't. Check out which 16 works of ink we like...
By Marc Lindsay

23 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About the Tour de France
Have you ever wondered how many calories riders burn during the Tour de France or how many tires they go through? Check out these 23 fun facts to l...
By Marc Lindsay

11 Exercises to Boost Hip Strength
The quads and hamstrings get their love, but cyclists shouldn't neglect their hips. These 11 exercises will strengthen your hips and, in turn, your...
By Dan Kehlenbach

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