How to Set Up a Cycling Performance Test

We often hear comments about the need to test, maybe it was to determine training zones, but rarely do we hear about the process of how to test. Because if

7 Reasons Why Cheating and the Tour de France Go Hand in Hand

Im not going to mention HIM by name. To do so would be considered taboo in my industry. The 7-time Tour de France winner has been blacklisted, scorned by e

6 Ways to Solve Your Bike Commuting Roadblocks

Commuting by bike is a great way to stay in shape and save a ton of money on gas. Getting the right bike and working into a routine is usually the toughest

5 Whole-Food Alternatives to Sports Products

Sport products serve one purpose: to refuel and rehydrate athletes, and in turn lead to improved endurance and performance. A plethora of ergogenic aids&md

5 Ways to Improve Bike Handling

I enjoy mountain biking on paved trails where you have the trees block the wind and provide shade from the sun. You dont have to worry about cars, and for

Beginners Guide to Gears on Your Mountain Bike

Eat before youre hungry; drink before youre thirsty. These are two suggestions most bikers have heard, and if theyve ridden very much they value them fo

Causes and Prevention of Hot Foot in Cyclists

Hot feet: feet that are hot due to weather or clothing choices Hot foot: a condition affecting one or both feet, otherwise known as Metatarsalgia, where

5 Tips to Consider When Setting Cycling Goals

Setting goals is an integral part of participating in sports. Even when we think we arent setting goals we really are and just dont realize it. And, of c

Thermoregulation and How it Affects Your Cycling

Okay, you have heard this before but it is worth stating again—drinking cool water will help keep you riding strong during the hot summer months.

Review: Oakley Tour de France Special Edition Sunglasses

Eyewear is an essential piece of gear for any rider. While their main purpose is protection from debris and the sun, it can be stated that style on the bik

3 Easy Do-It-Yourself Saddle Adjustments to Improve Bike Fit

Getting a proper bike fit is the single most important step you can take when purchasing a new bike or pulling an old bike down from the rafters to begin r

The Role of Carbohydrates in Recovery

Most athletes know that protein is extremely important for recovery. But carbohydrates are just as important. The athletes body has one primary goal in m

An Introduction to Drop Handlebar Basics

Whether you are new to the sport or have been riding for a while, learning the fundamentals of cycling and bike handling are an important key to improving

4 Tips to Make Every Ride More Enjoyable

Lets take a break from the training and wander a bit about what we can do to make riding our bikes even more fun than it already is. Be Nicer Over the

Using Your Road Bike to Train for a Mountain Bike Race

At Active Trainer, we get great questions from athletes about training and racing. Because the information might assist you as well, here are some of the

How Watching the Tour de France Might Make You Faster

Every year I train really, really hard, but for some unknown reason when I send in my application for the Tour de France, I just miss the deadline by a few

How to Prevent the 6 Most Common Cycling Injuries

Whether its from a crash, overtraining or from poor bike fit, injury is part of the cycling sport. Its one of the main reasons why riding a bike can be a c

What to Expect at Your First Bike Race

Sanctioned cycling road races are events held on paved roadways and permitted by USA Cycling (USAC). The USAC is the official governing body of bicycle rac

3 Tips to Plan the Perfect Pre-Race Strategy

This past week I had the opportunity to serve as the Head Coach for the USAC East Coast Junior Mountain Bike Talent Camp in Maryland. One of the subjects t

7 Tips for Fueling on the Bike

Getting used to eating on long rides can be just as challenging as the ride itself. In order to keep your energy stores at the levels that they should be,