How to Minimize Your Losses During Offseason Recovery

In Part I we reviewed the concept of reversibility, or detraining. The column reviewed data on fitness losses when athletes stop training and continue only

Cyclocross: The Perfect Winter Sport

The annual changing of the seasons for road cyclists is often looked at as the down season, a time to relax and recuperate before the training for next yea

7 Tips to Pick the Perfect Winter Cycling Clothes

A popular saying among cyclists who brave the cold winter conditions on their bikes is, Theres no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing decisions. I

What You Need to Know About Bike Lights

As the days become short and daylight savings time kicks in, its important to figure out how to keep riding, even in the dark. Luckily, one of the biggest

4 Breakfast Ideas to Power Your Ride

Breakfast is the most predictable. Pick up a menu at almost any diner and the choices are pretty much the same. At home, we sit down to the same bowl of

6 Tips for Riding in the Wind

The wind has the potential to wreck any ride. It makes you colder, zaps your energy and can slow you to a crawl. But there are ways you can punch back.

How to Pack Your Bike for Traveling

In Part 1, we discussed the pros and cons between shipping your bike through a carrier like UPS versus checking your bike as luggage on an airplane. After

6 Bone-Strengthening Exercises for Cyclists

Your body is continuously renovating your skeleton, absorbing old bone tissue and replacing it with calcium that helps form new bone. Physical activity t

The Invisible Bicycle Helmet

Every once in a while, an invention comes along that changes everything. While this may not be electricity or the Internet, what it means for cyclists an

Whats the Best Type of Bike Fit?

If you ride your bike long enough, chances are youll want to get a bike fit. A properly fitting bike can help to prevent injury, promote pedaling efficienc

5 Ways to Prevent Muscle Cramps in a Cycling Race

Reader Question: I cramped up badly racing Park City Point 2 Point. What can I do next time to prevent it from happening? When cyclists cramp in a race,

Bike Lights: How Bright Is Bright Enough?

In Part 1, we discussed the latest in bike-light technology and how you can make those advances work for you. Next, well take a look at your options. On a

Fatigued? The Diagnosis You Might Be Missing

Its the end of the cycling season, and you have no excitement for the bike. You feel gray, tired and struggle to get through a regular day. If this is you,

6 Beginners Tips for Clipless Pedals

Many beginners struggle to adapt from a standard pedal to a clip-in, or clipless-pedal system. If this is you, youre not alone. You can ask any serious cyc

5 Tips for Racing a Time Trial

In Part II, we touched on better bike position, specific equipment to improve speed and tricks to use during the effort that will save you time. When raci

Active City Spotlight: Cycling in Miami

What South Florida cycling lacks in climbing opportunities, it makes up for in unique scenery. Barrier islands, national parks, coastal trails, causeways.

22 Nutrition Tips to Help Cyclists Recover From Overtraining

A long season of training and racing can leave your body feeling worn out. But extreme fatigue can have lasting effects and shouldnt be ignored or accepted

Gravel Grinder Racing: What You Need to Get Started

Its easy for cyclists to get stuck in a rut, grinding through their daily routine using the same roads and braving through the same traffic. Fortunately, a

7 Tips to Manage Your Weight During the Offseason

You just finished a great cycling season and now youre ready to bask in your accomplishments and enjoy some well-earned rest. Not so fast. While rest and

10 Sugary Foods Cyclists Should Limit

Sugar lurks in unexpected places. Heres how to steer clear of unwanted calories (and while youre at it, learn the Truth About Calories). Juice: It may be