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14 Reasons Cycling is Better Than Running
While running might be the world’s most accessible form of exercise, we make our case for the wonderful sport of cycling.
By Brian Kendall

9 Multi-Day Bike Tours
Dust off the panniers and the camp gear and mark one of these multiday bike tours on your calendar.
By Brian Kendall

4 Bike Maintenance Tips for Spring
Don't miss another beautiful day because your bike isn't prepped for a great ride. Fix that tire and that chain and get outside.
By Bicycling

5 Roadside Repairs You Need to Know
To avoid a nervous breakdown after a cycling breakdown, all road cyclists should have a little bit of mechanical knowledge. Here’s what you need to...
By Marc Lindsay

George Hincapie's 5 Tips to Unlock Your Inner Hardman
Not all rides will be sunny and warm sometimes you'll have to dig deep and spend some quality time in the pain cave.
By George Hincapie

Spring Gear for Road Cyclists
Does new gear make you faster? Of course! Check out our spring guide to new cycling gear to help you through the warmer months.
By Marc Lindsay

Into the Wind: A Pro Cyclist's First Wind Tunnel Test
In time trials specifically, aerodynamics are everything and even the smallest position tweak can make a world of difference.
By Jon Hornbeck

Mind Games: Gaining a Psychological Edge on the Bike
You might have the physical prowess to ride with the big boys, but do you have the mental chops?
By Pez Cycling

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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14 Reasons Cycling is Better Than Running While running might be the world’s most accessible form of exercise, we make our case for the wonderful sport of cycling. By Brian Kendall

9 Multi-Day Bike Tours Dust off the panniers and the camp gear and mark one of these multiday bike tours on your calendar. By Brian Kendall

4 Bike Maintenance Tips for Spring Don't miss another beautiful day because your bike isn't prepped for a great ride. Fix that tire and that chain and get outside. By Bicycling

5 Roadside Repairs You Need to Know To avoid a nervous breakdown after a cycling breakdown, all road cyclists should have a little bit of mechanical knowledge. Here’s what you need to... By Marc Lindsay

George Hincapie's 5 Tips to Unlock Your Inner Hardman Not all rides will be sunny and warm sometimes you'll have to dig deep and spend some quality time in the pain cave. By George Hincapie

Spring Gear for Road Cyclists Does new gear make you faster? Of course! Check out our spring guide to new cycling gear to help you through the warmer months. By Marc Lindsay

Into the Wind: A Pro Cyclist's First Wind Tunnel Test In time trials specifically, aerodynamics are everything and even the smallest position tweak can make a world of difference. By Jon Hornbeck

Mind Games: Gaining a Psychological Edge on the Bike You might have the physical prowess to ride with the big boys, but do you have the mental chops? By Pez Cycling

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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14 Reasons Cycling is Better Than Running
While running might be the world’s most accessible form of exercise, we make our case for the wonderful sport of cycling.
By Brian Kendall

9 Multi-Day Bike Tours
Dust off the panniers and the camp gear and mark one of these multiday bike tours on your calendar.
By Brian Kendall

4 Bike Maintenance Tips for Spring
Don't miss another beautiful day because your bike isn't prepped for a great ride. Fix that tire and that chain and get outside.
By Bicycling

5 Roadside Repairs You Need to Know
To avoid a nervous breakdown after a cycling breakdown, all road cyclists should have a little bit of mechanical knowledge. Here’s what you need to...
By Marc Lindsay

George Hincapie's 5 Tips to Unlock Your Inner Hardman
Not all rides will be sunny and warm sometimes you'll have to dig deep and spend some quality time in the pain cave.
By George Hincapie

Spring Gear for Road Cyclists
Does new gear make you faster? Of course! Check out our spring guide to new cycling gear to help you through the warmer months.
By Marc Lindsay

Into the Wind: A Pro Cyclist's First Wind Tunnel Test
In time trials specifically, aerodynamics are everything and even the smallest position tweak can make a world of difference.
By Jon Hornbeck

Mind Games: Gaining a Psychological Edge on the Bike
You might have the physical prowess to ride with the big boys, but do you have the mental chops?
By Pez Cycling

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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