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Tyler Hamilton’s 6 Tips for Cycling Enthusiasts
Eighttime Tour de France competitor, Tyler Hamilton, shares his favorite and most useful tips for amateur cyclists.
By Tyler Hamilton

Q&A With American Pro Cyclist Megan Guarnier
American professional cyclist Megan Guarnier had the biggest year of her life in 2015. Can she possibly top it?
By Melanie Clancy

A Commuter Rides a Century: A Century Ride Training Plan
Prepping for a century ride requires more than weekend rides in the park. Our editor found a plan that works for him.
By Brian Kendall

Cold-Weather Cycling Tips to Keep You Toasty
Check out these tips to simplify your approach to getting dressed for wet and cold winter riding conditions.
By Bicycling

10 Reasons Women Should Get On a Bike
One of the most popular sports in the world, and yet in the U.S., women on bikes are a significant minority. Here are 10 reasons to stop this trend.
By Susan Grant Legacki

6 Things You Need To Know About Jumping
Instructions on how to make your mountain bike fly ... and land.
By Richard La China

How to Ride Faster and Smoother on the Trails
Mountain biking will never be like driving a Lexus down a smooth road, but there are ways to reduce the bumpiness.
By Richard La China

Bikes and Headphones: Do They Mix?
Are you out of your mind to wear headphones while cycling? The short answer is yes, yes you are.
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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Tyler Hamilton’s 6 Tips for Cycling Enthusiasts Eighttime Tour de France competitor, Tyler Hamilton, shares his favorite and most useful tips for amateur cyclists. By Tyler Hamilton

Q&A With American Pro Cyclist Megan Guarnier American professional cyclist Megan Guarnier had the biggest year of her life in 2015. Can she possibly top it? By Melanie Clancy

A Commuter Rides a Century: A Century Ride Training Plan Prepping for a century ride requires more than weekend rides in the park. Our editor found a plan that works for him. By Brian Kendall

Cold-Weather Cycling Tips to Keep You Toasty Check out these tips to simplify your approach to getting dressed for wet and cold winter riding conditions. By Bicycling

10 Reasons Women Should Get On a Bike One of the most popular sports in the world, and yet in the U.S., women on bikes are a significant minority. Here are 10 reasons to stop this trend. By Susan Grant Legacki

6 Things You Need To Know About Jumping Instructions on how to make your mountain bike fly ... and land. By Richard La China

How to Ride Faster and Smoother on the Trails Mountain biking will never be like driving a Lexus down a smooth road, but there are ways to reduce the bumpiness. By Richard La China

Bikes and Headphones: Do They Mix? Are you out of your mind to wear headphones while cycling? The short answer is yes, yes you are. 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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Tyler Hamilton’s 6 Tips for Cycling Enthusiasts
Eighttime Tour de France competitor, Tyler Hamilton, shares his favorite and most useful tips for amateur cyclists.
By Tyler Hamilton

Q&A With American Pro Cyclist Megan Guarnier
American professional cyclist Megan Guarnier had the biggest year of her life in 2015. Can she possibly top it?
By Melanie Clancy

A Commuter Rides a Century: A Century Ride Training Plan
Prepping for a century ride requires more than weekend rides in the park. Our editor found a plan that works for him.
By Brian Kendall

Cold-Weather Cycling Tips to Keep You Toasty
Check out these tips to simplify your approach to getting dressed for wet and cold winter riding conditions.
By Bicycling

10 Reasons Women Should Get On a Bike
One of the most popular sports in the world, and yet in the U.S., women on bikes are a significant minority. Here are 10 reasons to stop this trend.
By Susan Grant Legacki

6 Things You Need To Know About Jumping
Instructions on how to make your mountain bike fly ... and land.
By Richard La China

How to Ride Faster and Smoother on the Trails
Mountain biking will never be like driving a Lexus down a smooth road, but there are ways to reduce the bumpiness.
By Richard La China

Bikes and Headphones: Do They Mix?
Are you out of your mind to wear headphones while cycling? The short answer is yes, yes you are.
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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