5 major health benefits of cycling and how to bike safely By: Allison Torres Burtka Now that summer is on our doorstep, there is no excuse for keeping your bike in the garage collecting dust. Clean it off and tune it up, so you can hit the road or the trails and enjoy the benefits […]
Category Archives: Cycling
5 beginner tips for newbie road cyclists: Bike setup By Dax Neech If you are new to road cycling, an experienced cyclist has five important tips you should to embrace to enhance your riding enjoyment. This article by Dax Neech offers very practical advice for the beginning rider that assures that you get back […]
Handling technique: How to corner on your road bike By Simon Collis One of the most thrilling aspects of road cycling is taking on a fast corner. The fun is in exhilarating feeling we get as we sweep around a corner at speed, and which is dramatically amplifies when that corner is downhill. The trick […]
7 Tips for Beginner Mountain Bikers By Kim Cross While it’s true you never forget how to ride a bike, a beginning mountain biker must learn the necessary skills to ride a mountain trail. In this article by Kim Cross she shares the advice of cycling experts to explain the fitness requirements and the […]
Bike Maintenance: Get Ready For Spring By Astrid Kroger Spring is in the air and it is time to transition to cycling in the Springtime. Before you get back on your bike it is essential that you examine it and determine what maintenance is necessary. This article by Astrid Kroger offers excellent advice on getting […]
MOUNTAIN BIKING ETIQUETTE By Sandra Walter In her article on the etiquette of mountain biking Sandra Walter draws upon her twenty years of experience biking and competing all over the world. She learned that wherever she competed her fellow bikers followed the same rules of etiquette. She explains, “It’s kind of nice […]
Nutrition and Cycling Performance By: Landry Bobo This is an excellent article that discusses the relationship between good nutrition and cycling performance focusing on the impact of carbs and carb load on performance. Landry points out that, “one of the big differences that sets elite riders apart from beginners is their nutrition.” Understanding your body […]