Base-Building for Time-Crunched Cyclists

A rider recently asked me how a time-crunched cyclist should approach base-building, the process of using low-intensity rides to strengthen the aerobic sys

5 Bike Climbs Worth the Pain

Mt. Tamalpais Hill Climb, Stinson Beach, CA This 50-year-old race—which brings in 350-plus riders every September—begins with 4 miles of flats

4 Bike Laws You May Not Know About

Cyclists are protected by—and obligated to adhere to—many laws. But while most of them mirror vehicle laws, its easy for some rules to get lost

When Canines and Cyclists Collide

You may recall the scene from the movie American Flyer where Marcus Sommers (played by Kevin Costner) tells his younger brother, Dave, that they will be me

The Risks of Low Cadence in Indoor Cycling Classes

In my last article I discussed why cadences above 110 rpm in most indoor cycling classes are ineffective. Now its time to examine the other end of the spec

3 Shifting Tips for Rookie Cyclists

Below is an excerpt from the book The No-Drop Zone: Everything You Need to Know About the Peloton, Your Gear, and Riding Strong by Patrick Brady. The 250-p

5 Simple Ways to Increase Power on the Bike

Power is the Holy Grail of cycling. The more of it you have, the faster you can ride a bike over a given distance. Of course, developing your cycling power

A Sample 3-Month Training Plan for Cyclists

Last weekend at the teams winter training camp, we hosted Wonderful Pistachios employees for a weekend of skills clinics and training. It was an exciting w

2 Ways to Conquer Cramps on the Bike

Youre feeling good, riding strong and keeping a good pace going. And then, out of nowhere, your calf seizes up, becomes as hard as a rock and forces you to

6 Secrets of the Ironman Bike

Youve trained for six, nine or more months for this day. The chaos of the swim is gone, youve gotten your cycling legs back and now its time to get to wo

Bo Knows Cycling

More than 20 years ago, football and baseball superstar Bo Jackson starred in a famous Nike commercial that shows him excelling in pretty much every sport

3 Ways to Improve Your Cycling Away From the Bike

Undoubtedly, the best way to get better on the bike is to ride your bike under a structured training program. But any good training plan involves doing wo

A Breakdown of Bike Gears

Put simply: The right gears will make your cycling experience a lot more enjoyable and can make you faster and help you cycle for longer without tiring. U

Should You Train at a Non-Optimal Cadence?

Tullio Campagnolos derailleur completely revolutionized the modern bicycle, giving us up to 22 gears to play with in an effort to find that ideal combinati

4 Ways to Speed Up Your Century Ride

Its critical that you put in 3-4 months of solid training for your organized century ride. But the preparation doesnt stop there. After all, your day coul

5 Celebrities Who Love Cycling

Cycling is not just for the average joe. Bikes have frequently shown up in the garages of Hollywood stars, too. While celebrities have garnered attention

Can Your Broken Bike Be Repaired?

The Myth: One small crack and your carbon-fiber frame is destined for the landfill. The Truth: As it turns out, carbon is eminently repairable. A cottage

4 Workouts to Transform Every Type of Cyclist

Climbing Are you a natural?: Good climbers often have a light frame and strong muscles that arent bulky. They also have robust aerobic capacities, efficie

How to Get Comfortable With Drop Handlebars

Last year, I ran a highly unscientific study at recreational cycling events: I asked random cyclists to ride with their hands in their handlebar drops. Mos

Are Wide Wheels Really Faster?

For more than a decade, Steve Hed has been telling us that wider rims are better. Recently, other wheel makers have begun to agree, releasing deep, aero wh