3 Survival Tips for Rookie Randonneurs

Longtime randonneur Steve Phillips was riding in a 1,200K brevet in Washington, a long ways away from his home in Alabama. And, well, Washington is a littl

How to Safely Train in Traffic

Many people are afraid to get on a bicycle because they are uncomfortable riding in traffic. Motorists may honk with annoyance at cyclists, often leaving t

8 Secrets of Experienced Cyclists

When its good then its good, its so good till it goes bad. -- Pink If your cycling life goes smoothly and predictably all the time, then you wont need the

Shermers Neck: Cyclings Most Bizarre Injury

Paul Danhaus was feeling strong, well into his inaugural Race Across America. The brutal cycling event is a non-stop, 3,000-mile journey from Oceanside, C

How a Pro Cycling Team Is Selected

So you want to be a pro? Youve logged the miles, youve done the training, and youve read every article ever written. So how do you take that final step tow

Eating to Win: What We Can Learn From Pro Cyclists

About his victory in the Tour de France and racing drug free, Bradley Wiggins (Team Skye) said, Its all these small little percentages now that make the di

6 Wipes Cyclists Will Love

Coated in Embro? Try: Paper Shower These 9x12-inch wipe pairs--one wet, one dry—remove embrocation from hands (use wet first, then dry). Postride,

How Long Is a Double Metric?

Recreational long-distance cyclists have a progression of goals. The first aspiration may be a metric century ride. Then they graduate to a huge accomplish

Americas Top 10 Bike-Friendly Cities

To determine our top 50 bike-friendly cities for 2012, we evaluated cities with populations of 95,000 or more, using data provided by the Alliance for Biki

Crank Length: Does Size Matter?

Greater power and big wattage is what were all seeking on the bike with training. One way to achieve that is strictly through improving our biomechanical c

Cycling: Why a Steady Effort Pays Off

A big concern among triathletes is being able to ride steady on the bike—regardless of hills or unpredictable terrain. But what is steady riding? And

10 Bike-Fix Essentials

Floor Pump Has a gauge and fits Schrader and presta valves. Use it: When youre not inflating on the go; its faster and more accurate than a minipump. (Se

What Pro Cyclists Eat for Success

During race season, pro cyclists dont have to think much about food. Most have a team chef who handles meal planning, food shopping, and prep. But when the

Bike Racing and Sportsmanship: What Are the Rules?

The expulsion of eight badminton players at the 2012 London Olympics caused a bit of controversy in the sports world so I thought Id look at it from a cycl

Bike Racing 101: Cyclings Biggest Stars

If youre new to cycling, you have a lot of catching up to do! While cyclings beauty is as a participation sport, its also a spectator sport—particul

The Basics of Block Training for Cyclists

Competitive cyclists often seek new ways to improve their performance. While a variety of training techniques can boost your cycling power and speed, block

How Cyclists Should Approach Post-Race Recovery

Whether you are a weekend warrior or an active racer, if you want to successfully hammer out long back to back big training rides or races, recovery will b

6 Reasons Cyclists Should Start Strength Training

Once the domain of bodybuilders and athletes involved in strength and power sports, resistance training is now universally accepted as a vital training com

Do Cyclists Really Need Sports Drinks?

One of the things that La Vuelta is known for, besides its red-hot racing, is the red-hot thermometer from the heat of summertime Spain. With that comes th

4 Lower-Body Stretches For Sore Cyclists

When yoga instructor Katie Brauer helped the women of Team Specialized-Lululemon loosen up at their first training camp earlier this year, a chorus of agon