How Great Bike Sprinters Are Made

Sprinters are a special breed, whether theyre track sprinters like Chris Hoy or road sprinters like Cavendish and Cippolini. Some feel that theyre born spr

4 Minor Changes That Get Big Results

One of the primary aims in our sport is to improve. We wish to improve in our fitness, results, and positive experiences on the bike. These changes can ran

Active Cycling Book Club

Active Cycling Book Club By Ryan Wood Active.com Looking for a great read to aid your passion of cycling? From how-to books to entertaining narratives to i

10 Things I Wish I Knew From The Start

We all slowly gather more information and experience the more we ride our bikes. We learn by reading, making mistakes, talking to people, observing others

8 Tips for Transitioning From Road to Dirt

It might be comforting for you to know that its not unusual to be frustrated going from being a strong road rider to feeling like a disaster on the dirt. S

How Cyclists Should Approach Strength Training

A cyclist looking for an introduction to strength training could easily head to the magazine rack and look for the body builder with giant biceps and a nec

How Affirmations Can Help Your Cycling

While I was racing I did some crazy mental training. Hours upon hours of affirmations. Up Topanga Canyon, down Tuna, up Latigo, down Kanan Dune, up the PCH

Bike Fit Tips From 5 Cycling Experts

How do you know when a bike fits you properly? The easy answer is when a professional bike-fit specialist tells you it does. If youre serious about improv

Do I Need a USA Cycling Racing License?

If youre thinking about tinkering with bike racing, surely youre aware of the USA Cycling licenses for racers. But the question is, do you need one? The

The 3 Cycles of Periodization Training

Periodization is the process of dividing an annual training plan into specific time blocks, where each block has a particular goal and provides your body w

How to Handle a Concussion in Cycling

Accidents and crashing is a hopefully infrequent occurrence in cycling, but when it does occur, care must be taken in the process of getting back out on th

How Cycling Event Organizers Plan Routes

The San Diego Century Bike Tour is a 103-mile journey through everything thats beautiful about San Diego County. The last several miles are along the Pac

Beyond the Brick: 2 Super-Charged Triathlon Workouts

If youre training for a triathlon, youll have to accept a few changes in your life. No matter what you do, your skin and hair will smell like chlorine fo

4 Tips for New Event Directors

The commercialization of sports like running, triathlon and cycling has made event directing a bigger—and more competitive—business. Its great

Bike Math: A Powerful Tool for Athletes

Do you need help justifying your recent bike purchase or convincing your partner to let you sign up for a race? How about that new aero helmet or sleek s

The Best Week Of Cycling Training, Ever

Most of us dont have time during the workweek to squeeze in long rides. But its the perfect opportunity in which to achieve maximum fitness improvements in

12 Training Tips for an Ultra-Distance Ride

Youve ridden some centuries, but how far can you ride? A 200K (124 miles)? A double century (200 miles)? Thats how I got hooked into ultra-distance riding

How to Clean Your Rain-Soaked Bike

Rinse Cycle Before taking cover, hose down your bike using low pressure, if its too high, you could force grit into internal components such as the botto

4 Tires That Help You Bike Faster

Continental Grand Prix 4000s The long-wearing Grand Prix 4000s uses a grippy rubber compound to acheive good traction on nearly any surface and withstand

4 Strength-Training Exercises to Boost Cycling Power

Want to increase wattage and cadence? Do these moves twice a week using the heaviest weight you can lift for three sets of 10 reps without losing form. Mo