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7 Ways to Improve Endurance on the Bike
Spending a day in the saddle might sound good to your brain and bad to your butt, but do you have the endurance to pull it off?
By Marc Lindsay

The Best-Ever Leg Workout for Cyclists
Build strength, stability and efficiency with this workout to pump power into every pedal stroke.
By Bicycling

9 Mistakes to Avoid on the Bike
If you think sitting and pedaling is all that makes one a cyclist, you're in for a rude awakening. Here are some things that might be getting in th...
By Brian Kendall

Giro d’Italia 2016: A Stage-By-Stage Recap of the Grand Tour
Who will ride to Milan in pink? Keep up with this year’s Giro d’Italia with our recaps of every stage.
By Brian Kendall and Michael Nystrom

8 Noises You Hear on a Ride (and What They Mean)
At times a chatty machine, your bike tells you when something is wrong through its annoying clicks, rattles and creaks. But what do these mean?
By Marc Lindsay

6 Ways to Climb Hills Better Right Now
Weight loss and training will help you climb better over time, but here’s how you can get up that hill faster on your very next ride.
By Bicycling

A Commuter Rides a Century: 4 Quick Tips for Shifting Gears
Don’t waste your energy not taking advantage of your bike’s gears. Here are some tips to shift your cycling to the next level.
By Brian Kendall

Preview: 2016 Giro d'Italia
The first Grand Tour of 2016, this year’s Giro is sure to get your cycling spirit in gear. Here’s everything you need to know.
By Marc Lindsay

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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7 Ways to Improve Endurance on the Bike Spending a day in the saddle might sound good to your brain and bad to your butt, but do you have the endurance to pull it off? By Marc Lindsay

The Best-Ever Leg Workout for Cyclists Build strength, stability and efficiency with this workout to pump power into every pedal stroke. By Bicycling

9 Mistakes to Avoid on the Bike If you think sitting and pedaling is all that makes one a cyclist, you're in for a rude awakening. Here are some things that might be getting in th... By Brian Kendall

Giro d’Italia 2016: A Stage-By-Stage Recap of the Grand Tour Who will ride to Milan in pink? Keep up with this year’s Giro d’Italia with our recaps of every stage. By Brian Kendall and Michael Nystrom

8 Noises You Hear on a Ride (and What They Mean) At times a chatty machine, your bike tells you when something is wrong through its annoying clicks, rattles and creaks. But what do these mean? By Marc Lindsay

6 Ways to Climb Hills Better Right Now Weight loss and training will help you climb better over time, but here’s how you can get up that hill faster on your very next ride. By Bicycling

A Commuter Rides a Century: 4 Quick Tips for Shifting Gears Don’t waste your energy not taking advantage of your bike’s gears. Here are some tips to shift your cycling to the next level. By Brian Kendall

Preview: 2016 Giro d'Italia The first Grand Tour of 2016, this year’s Giro is sure to get your cycling spirit in gear. Here’s everything you need to know. By Marc Lindsay

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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7 Ways to Improve Endurance on the Bike
Spending a day in the saddle might sound good to your brain and bad to your butt, but do you have the endurance to pull it off?
By Marc Lindsay

The Best-Ever Leg Workout for Cyclists
Build strength, stability and efficiency with this workout to pump power into every pedal stroke.
By Bicycling

9 Mistakes to Avoid on the Bike
If you think sitting and pedaling is all that makes one a cyclist, you're in for a rude awakening. Here are some things that might be getting in th...
By Brian Kendall

Giro d’Italia 2016: A Stage-By-Stage Recap of the Grand Tour
Who will ride to Milan in pink? Keep up with this year’s Giro d’Italia with our recaps of every stage.
By Brian Kendall and Michael Nystrom

8 Noises You Hear on a Ride (and What They Mean)
At times a chatty machine, your bike tells you when something is wrong through its annoying clicks, rattles and creaks. But what do these mean?
By Marc Lindsay

6 Ways to Climb Hills Better Right Now
Weight loss and training will help you climb better over time, but here’s how you can get up that hill faster on your very next ride.
By Bicycling

A Commuter Rides a Century: 4 Quick Tips for Shifting Gears
Don’t waste your energy not taking advantage of your bike’s gears. Here are some tips to shift your cycling to the next level.
By Brian Kendall

Preview: 2016 Giro d'Italia
The first Grand Tour of 2016, this year’s Giro is sure to get your cycling spirit in gear. Here’s everything you need to know.
By Marc Lindsay

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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