12 Tips for Staying Warm During Winter Bike Rides

I live in Boulder, Colorado and ride year-round both for fun and fitness. It snows often, however, the roads are often free of snow. I enjoy riding outdoo

10 Bike Fit Myths...Debunked

Over the years, I have heard my share of bicycle fitting myths. Its hard not to be succumbed to them with the internet hosting blogs and videos on how to f

Cyclists Guide to Plyometrics

Plyometrics are exercises designed to produce maximum force in a short amount of time. In a word -- power. Studies have shown that for runners, those that

No Gym? No Problem: Alternative Conditioning Ideas for Cyclists

You dont need a gym to workout. With a little creativity and experimentation, you can come up with dynamic workouts to increase your strength, power, balan

How to Overcome 5 Common Cycling Diseases

Pack-Riding Anxiety Disorder Symptoms: Your arms and shoulders lock up and your wheel gets squirrelly any time a fellow rider comes within an arms length.

Beans: Cyclings Magical Fruit

If we had to pick a fuel champion for cyclists, beans would be the clear winner. Not only are they versatile, tasty, and easy on the wallet, says sports

2013 Tour of California Host Cities Set

The Tour of California will make history in 2013, by taking their north-to-south tradition and completely flipping the script. For the first time in the r

4 Offseason Cycling Tips

Short days and cool temps make this time of year natural for taking a break from regular riding. But before you hang up your bike and pack on enough pounds

19 Cycling Tweaks With Huge Results

Make Fast Friends Theres no better way to build speed than riding with people who are faster than you. Add one ride a week with a group that pedals at a m

9 Nutrition Tips for Winter Cycling

I live in Boulder, Colorado and I love long cross-country ski outings. I also enjoy riding outdoors even when the temps are in the 20s. How do I keep fuele

4 Tips for Your Indoor Cycling Workouts

When it comes to having fun on a bike, most cyclists would rank riding inside on the trainer somewhere between bonking 20 miles from home and getting hit b

Breaking Down a Cyclists Warmup

What It Is: A short effort before a ride or race. What It Does: Preps your body to work hard. It helps your muscles contract faster, and you can sustain a

The Truth About Your Bike Saddle

I have been getting numerous emails from people all over the country from my previous article on 10 Bicycle Fitting Myths. One very important area of bike

How to Become a Year-Round Cyclist

When asked how to improve as a cyclist, Eddy Merckx famously replied, Ride more! If you want to improve as a cyclist, your number one resolution should b

2 Rules for Building Your Running Base

Many athletes are beginning to plan the seasons races and goals. No matter the goals you may have for the upcoming triathlon season, one thing can be cer

Intro to Bike Gears

Triathletes new to cycling often wonder about two things: how fast should I pedal and, with so many choices, what gear should I ride in? Dec

5 Ways To Winterize Your Bike

Invest in Fenders Fight off salt and oil-laden road spray by installing full fenders, which keep crud off clothing and grit from getting into—and we

The Truth About Lactic Acid

Fact Its a source of energy. Lactic acid, or lactate, is a chemical that your body produces 24/7, even while youre doing nothing, says L. Bruce Gladden,

Do You Need a Cycling Coach?

Its a new year and the start of the cycling season is just around the corner. Now is the time to improve your performance and make this your best season ev

11 Exercises to Boost Hip Strength

When discussing muscles involved in the pedaling motion of cycling, most people think of quadriceps and hamstrings. While these muscles certainly play an i