5 Core Exercises for Cyclists

At the start line of a bike race youll see plenty of bulging quadriceps and chiseled calves. After all, the stronger your legs are, the faster youll be, ri

How to Find the Right Saddle Height

Finding the correct saddle height is arguably the most important adjustment a cyclist can make. It can improve performance, prevent injury, and make you mo

How to Improve Your Race-Day Focus

Sixty down, 20 long miles to go. Caught up in the rhythm of the peloton, you float to the middle of the pack. Suddenly, you realize that while your mind ha

Cars Versus Bicycles: Wheres the Justice?

In 15 years of cycling, Id never had a close call with a car. But after relocating from the Pacific Northwest to Southern California this past year, I had

4 Indoor Trainer Drills to Boost Your Speed

Most sun-loving cyclists treat indoor training like a necessary trip through purgatory to reach the promised land come spring. But indoor cycling training

2 Interval Workouts to Keep You With the Pack

Youre out riding with a group, and after some normal banter and warm up miles, the pace picks up. Youre at the back of the pack and though on the edge, you

3 On-the-Go Snack Recipes for Cyclists

With race season just around the corner, I have visions of travel to and from hotels and host housing in team vehicles. Not to mention idle time resting wi

5 Ways to Keep Your Bike Safe Without a Lock

At one time or another, most cyclists leave their bikes unsecure. Whether its for a quick trip inside a coffee shop during a weekend ride or a pit stop to

3 Exercises to Treat Neck Pain From Cycling

A cyclists position, especially on a road bike, requires you to hold the head at an exaggerated curve to counter the rounded position of your upper back. T

Base Training: Why You Still Need the Long Ride

Its true that most people ride and race for different reasons, but in the end its always about riding the bike. No matter what your goals or ambitions are,

Circuit-Training Workout for Cyclists

Strength training is a necessary evil for cyclists. Yes, its probably not as fun as being out on the road, but if you want to improve your performance and

6 Ways a Single Speed Will Make You Faster

Question: It seems as though everyone has a single-speed mountain bike to train on these days. Am I missing out on something? Single-speed (SS) training i

Will Riding in a Group Make You Faster?

Logging miles solo has its advantages. Your on your own schedule, you can concentrate more on your effort and its easier to do hard intervals. But is it re

25 Quick Cycling Tips for Beginner Triathletes

There is something impressive about someone who can individually swim, bike or run fast, but that doesnt matter much with triathlon training and racing. Su

Should Women Cyclists Train With Men?

Question: Hi Gale. Im an aspiring female road racer. The news that there will be a greater focus on womens racing at the Tour of California and at the Tour

6 Scenic Cycling Events

6 Scenic Cycling Events By Ryan Wood Active.com Let your bike take you to some of Americas most beautiful locations. Here are seven cycling events that featu

7 Parking Tips for Race Day

Most experienced bike racers are creatures of habit. We wear a pattern into the concrete like the guards of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Each step is w

7 Alternative Ways to Warm Up Without the Bike

Most athletes realize that to achieve peak performance and prevent injury, a good warm-up is a must. The problem is, most cyclists dont warm up correctly.

7 Tips for Braking in the Rain

Most cyclists take extra precautions with the gear they choose in wet or windy conditions, but adjusting how you ride in inclement weather is perhaps even

5 Easy Ways to Make Your Bike Work Like New

Bicycles are wonderfully efficient and elegant machines designed to propel a rider over roads and trails with ease. What you may not realize is that a bic