California Trying to Pass Law Protecting Cyclists

As more and more cyclists are traveling on Americas roads, legislation protecting their safety is trying to keep up. In the nations largest state, bicycle

Why Bike Lights are Important...Even in Daylight

Washington law states: Every bicycle when in use during the hours of darkness...shall be equipped with a lamp on the front which shall emit a white light v

5 Keys to Bike Racing Success

Over the many years of coaching athletes of all levels, Ive often tried to identify what makes certain riders successful and others not. Of course, the def

What to Do About a Defective Bike

Bicycle components fail for many reasons including, but not limited to: ? Poor maintenance (chain breaks because it was never lubed) ? Impact/crashes (dr

How to Prevent Bike-on-Bike Accidents

The good news, as most of you already know, is the number of cyclists is increasing every year. The bad news? We are starting to crash into each other. Fo

Directory of Cycling Guides

Directory of Active.com Cycling Guides Cyclists of all abilites can find tips and advice on training, nutrition, gear, racing and just enjoying life on two w

Do You Need Bike Insurance?

Its a sobering truth, but one Stephen Schechter has accepted. At some point, if you ride, youre going to go down, Schechter said. You cant avoid it. Hopef

Packing for an Overnight Bicycle Trip

Small, lightweight backpacking gear is ideal for a bike overnight. If this is your first time though, dont get wrapped up in shopping for gear right away&m

10 Reasons to Take an Overnight Bicycle Trip

Whether youve never been on an overnight bicycle trip and you have no idea where to begin, or you just cant imagine having the time or expertise to cross t

Your Bike Was Mangled By a Car...Now What?

You are on your daily commute or your Saturday morning training ride when your worst nightmare becomes a reality and a negligent driver suddenly turns le

Group Ride for a Faster Bike Leg

For triathletes looking to get faster in the offseason, one strategy is a single-sport focus. If cycling is your weakness, consider including a group r

How Cyclists Should Approach Indoor Classes

I have good news and I have bad news regarding indoor cycling classes. Lets start with the bad news because I want to end on a positive note. As a longtim

6 Reasons to Join an Indoor Cycling Class

As the weather gets colder and days get shorter, cyclists begin thinking about how to continue their training. If you are a cyclist who is even marginally

Why You Should Embrace Indoor Cycling

One of the great things about riding a bike is that its not just a workout, its a journey. You can cover a lot of territory and see a great deal in a long

7 Ways to Test Your Cycling Fitness

Too many cyclists with bulging quads still struggle with a squishy core, wobbly hips, or stiff shoulders. On the bright side, fixing those issues will make

Gale Bernhardts 12 Gift Ideas for Cyclists

To help you shop for the cyclists in your life, local riders have once again helped out to give you a creative list. Take ideas from last years list or che

6 Pre-Race Mental Preparation Tips for Cyclists

The final days, hours, and minutes before an event are unlikely to improve your physical fitness. But they can make a big difference in your mental state,

3 Questions for Your Cycling Offseason

There is no doubt that the definition of the cycling offseason has changed over the years. It used to be the offseason meant having this major break off th

Cycle Gear Checklist for Your First Adventure Race

New to adventure racing? The biggest and most important piece of gear youre going to need to launch into this world is your adventure race bike and its par

Your First Adventure Race Bike

Mountain biking is a big part of adventure racing. In most one-day events, about 40 percent of the event time is spent on a bike so choosing that bike wi