5 Recipes to Eat Like a Pro Cyclist

I recently spent five days riding (and eating) with Team Colavita/Bianchi p/b Fine Cooking as a guest at their team training camp in Clermont, Florida. As

5 Offseason Weight-Loss Tips

As the end of winter nears, you may be wondering how youve managed to pack on all those extra pounds in a few short months. Losing weight—and keeping

5 Tips to Nail Your First Century Ride

If youve never ridden 100 miles before, it can be overwhelming as you attempt to prepare for the unknown. With the right training and pre-ride preparation

How Many Americans Are Cycling?

Public health institutions, trade associations, and advocacy organizations regularly report on recreational cycling or transportation but People for Bikes

Doping: Why Is Cycling Different From the NFL?

The opening paragraph of the Washington Posts recent column on Lance Armstrong, from a journalist who formerly covered the NFL and Redskins beat as an edit

8-Week Cycling Training Plan: From Spin Class to 50 miles

In the winter, indoor cycling can be a welcome escape from cold, wet and dark climates. In the heat of summer, riding inside can provide a refreshing repri

Bike-Buying Tips for Clydesdale Cyclists

Cyclists come in all shapes and sizes, and lucky for us, so do bikes. However, when youre a larger rider—whether youre super-tall or consider yoursel

7 Ways to Manage Knee Pain From Cycling

Knee pain is one of the most common overuse injuries for cyclists. Chondromalacia patella (CP), patellar (PT) and quadriceps (QT) tendinitis and patellofem

How to Make Yourself Poop Before You Ride

If youre about to head out for a race or charity ride, one thing you dont want is to have to stop along the way for an emergency Number 2. Ideally youd tak

Why Every Cyclist Should Eat Oatmeal

Oatmeal is an incredibly useful ingredient. I use oatmeal ground up in my meatballs, mixed with eggs for oatmeal pancakes, in smoothies, homemade bars, ban

4 Basic Bike Fit Tips

You could spend a centurys worth of riding time calculating your seat height with all the formulas out there. Five-time Tour de France winner Bernard Hinau

3 Workouts to Boost Your Power on the Bike

If youre like most cyclists, you want to get faster on the bike. Whether that means setting a new personal record on your next century ride or hanging on t

Will Fasting Make You a Faster Cyclist?

For cyclists who struggle with weight issues, its generally not about the bike. Its about the food. Some riders find staying on task with portion control d

Are These 8 Bicycle Products Real or Practical Jokes?

There are plenty of crazy new bike products out on the market these days, and with April Fools just past, it can be hard to differentiate the real from the

What to Do When You Need to Poop on a Bike Ride

Weve all heard the call of nature on a ride, and know its not always possible to wait until you get to a restroom. But if youre relieving yourself outside,

4 Excuses for Why You Dont Commute By Bike

A recent study done by the Transportation Research Board Business Office in Washington, DC examined the psychological factors that deter bike commuting. Wh

Destination: Cycling in Santa Rosa

Cycling and wine have a history together. Up until the 1960s, it was common for pro cyclists in the Tour de France to drink alcohol during the race to dull

Should Cyclists Buy the New Apple Watch?

I first got to wear—and briefly operate—an Apple Watch during a secret preview in January, and for the past four days have tested one extensive

7 Reasons Why Cyclists Fatigue on a Ride

Cycling, while generally pleasurable, is ultimately all about pain and suffering at the sharp end of competition. Fatigue and exhaustion is something we ha

12 Tips to Simplify Your Bike Commute

Commuting to work by bike doesnt have to be a pain in the rear end. With a few simple tips, you can begin biking to work hassle-free—and have fun doi