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A Beginner's Guide to Buying a Bike
Don't have a clue about what bike to buy? The answer depends on what kind of biking you want to do longdistance rides, trail riding, road riding ...
By Linda Shrieves, The Orlando Sentinel

A Roadie Rides a Mountain Bike: Tips for a Beginner
New to mountain biking? A road cyclists gives her advice on what to expect and things to keep in mind when just starting out.
By Mae Elizabeth Gurene

What Is a Gran Fondo Cycling Race?
This race style is quickly becoming the most popular among amateur cyclists around the globe. But what is it, exactly?
By Marc Lindsay

Best Buy: Power Meter or Heart Rate Monitor?
Power meters are more expensive than heart rate monitors, but are they worth the money? Here's an indepth look at the two gadgets to see which one ...
By Marcus Eichhorn

Common Power Meter Questions, Answered
Curious about power meters but unsure where to begin or even what to ask? These basic tips will help get you started.
By Michael Nystrom

The Hierarchy of Cyclists' Needs
Are you getting what you need to thrive on your bike? Apply this timeless theory of motivation to your riding to see what's missing.

Mountain Biking in National Parks? Hell Yes
Revel in National Park System rule changes that give you room to ride a slew of new IMBAbuilt trails
By Bicycling

9 Mistakes to Avoid on the Bike
If you think sitting and pedaling is all that makes one a cyclist, you're in for a rude awakening. Here are some things that might be getting in th...
By Brian Kendall

A Sample 3-Month Training Plan for Cyclists
Whatever you're preparing for, this sample training plan will target key areas cyclists need to improve on to be in top shape for your event.
By Josh Horowitz, PezCycling News

11 Exercises to Boost Hip Strength
The quads and hamstrings get their love, but cyclists shouldn't neglect their hips. These 11 exercises will strengthen your hips and, in turn, your...
By Dan Kehlenbach

4 Ways to Fix Anterior Knee Pain from Cycling
Is knee pain keeping you from riding as much as you'd like? Try these four simple fixes to prevent the most common knee injuries.
By Marc Lindsay

Tight IT Band? 3 Simple Exercises to Fix it Now
Having issues with your IT band? Before you're forced off the bike, try these exercises to spur on the healing process.
By Michael Choate, VeloNews

28 of the Funniest Cycling T-Shirts
Cycling isn’t always easy. But at least these funny tees and tanks will help you laugh about the hard times.
By Elizabeth Grimsley

How to Fix 6 Common Pains on the Bike
There are some very common areas of discomfort on the bike that can often be fixed with a good bike fit and a few quick adjustments.
By Carrie Barrett

High Intensity Interval Training for Beginners
Not familiar with high intensity interval training? Here’s a quick look at how it works, how it helps, and a sample workout you can try.
By John Hartmann, Examiner

The 17 Types of Cyclists Everyone Knows
If you ride often, you have likely encountered many of these individuals and, let’s be honest, you probably fall into several categories yourself.
By Andrea Tetrault

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A Beginner's Guide to Buying a Bike Don't have a clue about what bike to buy? The answer depends on what kind of biking you want to do longdistance rides, trail riding, road riding ... By Linda Shrieves, The Orlando Sentinel

A Roadie Rides a Mountain Bike: Tips for a Beginner New to mountain biking? A road cyclists gives her advice on what to expect and things to keep in mind when just starting out. By Mae Elizabeth Gurene

What Is a Gran Fondo Cycling Race? This race style is quickly becoming the most popular among amateur cyclists around the globe. But what is it, exactly? By Marc Lindsay

Best Buy: Power Meter or Heart Rate Monitor? Power meters are more expensive than heart rate monitors, but are they worth the money? Here's an indepth look at the two gadgets to see which one ... By Marcus Eichhorn

Common Power Meter Questions, Answered Curious about power meters but unsure where to begin or even what to ask? These basic tips will help get you started. By Michael Nystrom

The Hierarchy of Cyclists' Needs Are you getting what you need to thrive on your bike? Apply this timeless theory of motivation to your riding to see what's missing.

Mountain Biking in National Parks? Hell Yes Revel in National Park System rule changes that give you room to ride a slew of new IMBAbuilt trails By Bicycling

9 Mistakes to Avoid on the Bike If you think sitting and pedaling is all that makes one a cyclist, you're in for a rude awakening. Here are some things that might be getting in th... By Brian Kendall

A Sample 3-Month Training Plan for Cyclists Whatever you're preparing for, this sample training plan will target key areas cyclists need to improve on to be in top shape for your event. By Josh Horowitz, PezCycling News

11 Exercises to Boost Hip Strength The quads and hamstrings get their love, but cyclists shouldn't neglect their hips. These 11 exercises will strengthen your hips and, in turn, your... By Dan Kehlenbach

4 Ways to Fix Anterior Knee Pain from Cycling Is knee pain keeping you from riding as much as you'd like? Try these four simple fixes to prevent the most common knee injuries. By Marc Lindsay

Tight IT Band? 3 Simple Exercises to Fix it Now Having issues with your IT band? Before you're forced off the bike, try these exercises to spur on the healing process. By Michael Choate, VeloNews

28 of the Funniest Cycling T-Shirts Cycling isn’t always easy. But at least these funny tees and tanks will help you laugh about the hard times. By Elizabeth Grimsley

How to Fix 6 Common Pains on the Bike There are some very common areas of discomfort on the bike that can often be fixed with a good bike fit and a few quick adjustments. By Carrie Barrett

High Intensity Interval Training for Beginners Not familiar with high intensity interval training? Here’s a quick look at how it works, how it helps, and a sample workout you can try. By John Hartmann, Examiner

The 17 Types of Cyclists Everyone Knows If you ride often, you have likely encountered many of these individuals and, let’s be honest, you probably fall into several categories yourself. By Andrea Tetrault

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A Beginner's Guide to Buying a Bike
Don't have a clue about what bike to buy? The answer depends on what kind of biking you want to do longdistance rides, trail riding, road riding ...
By Linda Shrieves, The Orlando Sentinel

A Roadie Rides a Mountain Bike: Tips for a Beginner
New to mountain biking? A road cyclists gives her advice on what to expect and things to keep in mind when just starting out.
By Mae Elizabeth Gurene

What Is a Gran Fondo Cycling Race?
This race style is quickly becoming the most popular among amateur cyclists around the globe. But what is it, exactly?
By Marc Lindsay

Best Buy: Power Meter or Heart Rate Monitor?
Power meters are more expensive than heart rate monitors, but are they worth the money? Here's an indepth look at the two gadgets to see which one ...
By Marcus Eichhorn

Common Power Meter Questions, Answered
Curious about power meters but unsure where to begin or even what to ask? These basic tips will help get you started.
By Michael Nystrom

The Hierarchy of Cyclists' Needs
Are you getting what you need to thrive on your bike? Apply this timeless theory of motivation to your riding to see what's missing.

Mountain Biking in National Parks? Hell Yes
Revel in National Park System rule changes that give you room to ride a slew of new IMBAbuilt trails
By Bicycling

9 Mistakes to Avoid on the Bike
If you think sitting and pedaling is all that makes one a cyclist, you're in for a rude awakening. Here are some things that might be getting in th...
By Brian Kendall

A Sample 3-Month Training Plan for Cyclists
Whatever you're preparing for, this sample training plan will target key areas cyclists need to improve on to be in top shape for your event.
By Josh Horowitz, PezCycling News

11 Exercises to Boost Hip Strength
The quads and hamstrings get their love, but cyclists shouldn't neglect their hips. These 11 exercises will strengthen your hips and, in turn, your...
By Dan Kehlenbach

4 Ways to Fix Anterior Knee Pain from Cycling
Is knee pain keeping you from riding as much as you'd like? Try these four simple fixes to prevent the most common knee injuries.
By Marc Lindsay

Tight IT Band? 3 Simple Exercises to Fix it Now
Having issues with your IT band? Before you're forced off the bike, try these exercises to spur on the healing process.
By Michael Choate, VeloNews

28 of the Funniest Cycling T-Shirts
Cycling isn’t always easy. But at least these funny tees and tanks will help you laugh about the hard times.
By Elizabeth Grimsley

How to Fix 6 Common Pains on the Bike
There are some very common areas of discomfort on the bike that can often be fixed with a good bike fit and a few quick adjustments.
By Carrie Barrett

High Intensity Interval Training for Beginners
Not familiar with high intensity interval training? Here’s a quick look at how it works, how it helps, and a sample workout you can try.
By John Hartmann, Examiner

The 17 Types of Cyclists Everyone Knows
If you ride often, you have likely encountered many of these individuals and, let’s be honest, you probably fall into several categories yourself.
By Andrea Tetrault

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