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The Pros and Cons of 5 Power Meters
Power meters are excellent training tools, but they're also expensive. Before you decide to invest your money, use this list of pros and cons to de...
By Elizabeth Martin

How to Shift Gears Like a Pro
Shifting your gears efficiently can make a world of difference in your performance on the bike. Use these strategies to shift smoother, prevent cha...
By Jim Castagneri

5 Ways to Get Women More Involved in Cycling
Cycling in the United States is as big as it's ever been if you're a man. Learn how getting women involved in the sport might be easier than you t...
By Elizabeth Martin

Racing Your First Time Trial
Time Trials can be a great introduction into racing a bike. Here's all you need to know to prepare for the race of truth.
By Dan Dodson

What to Look for in a Good Bike Shop
Are you in search of the perfect bike shop? Consider these tips from our resident expert taken from a survey of bike shop customers.
By Gale Bernhardt

Train to Race: Mountain Bike Racing Advice for Beginners
Try these expert tips from Nina Baum to make the transition from casual mountain biker to racer without getting stuck in the mud.
By Michelle Valenti

A Brake Drill for Beginning Mountain Bikers
Those new to mountain biking would be best served learning the most efficient way to use the brakes. Here's a crash course and an easy drill to get...
By Sean Ahmadi

Intro to Bike Gears
Cycling can feel a little awkward when you're not used to gears and shifters. Use these tips to get comfortable when you ride.
By Skip Slade

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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The Pros and Cons of 5 Power Meters Power meters are excellent training tools, but they're also expensive. Before you decide to invest your money, use this list of pros and cons to de... By Elizabeth Martin

How to Shift Gears Like a Pro Shifting your gears efficiently can make a world of difference in your performance on the bike. Use these strategies to shift smoother, prevent cha... By Jim Castagneri

5 Ways to Get Women More Involved in Cycling Cycling in the United States is as big as it's ever been if you're a man. Learn how getting women involved in the sport might be easier than you t... By Elizabeth Martin

Racing Your First Time Trial Time Trials can be a great introduction into racing a bike. Here's all you need to know to prepare for the race of truth. By Dan Dodson

What to Look for in a Good Bike Shop Are you in search of the perfect bike shop? Consider these tips from our resident expert taken from a survey of bike shop customers. By Gale Bernhardt

Train to Race: Mountain Bike Racing Advice for Beginners Try these expert tips from Nina Baum to make the transition from casual mountain biker to racer without getting stuck in the mud. By Michelle Valenti

A Brake Drill for Beginning Mountain Bikers Those new to mountain biking would be best served learning the most efficient way to use the brakes. Here's a crash course and an easy drill to get... By Sean Ahmadi

Intro to Bike Gears Cycling can feel a little awkward when you're not used to gears and shifters. Use these tips to get comfortable when you ride. By Skip Slade

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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The Pros and Cons of 5 Power Meters
Power meters are excellent training tools, but they're also expensive. Before you decide to invest your money, use this list of pros and cons to de...
By Elizabeth Martin

How to Shift Gears Like a Pro
Shifting your gears efficiently can make a world of difference in your performance on the bike. Use these strategies to shift smoother, prevent cha...
By Jim Castagneri

5 Ways to Get Women More Involved in Cycling
Cycling in the United States is as big as it's ever been if you're a man. Learn how getting women involved in the sport might be easier than you t...
By Elizabeth Martin

Racing Your First Time Trial
Time Trials can be a great introduction into racing a bike. Here's all you need to know to prepare for the race of truth.
By Dan Dodson

What to Look for in a Good Bike Shop
Are you in search of the perfect bike shop? Consider these tips from our resident expert taken from a survey of bike shop customers.
By Gale Bernhardt

Train to Race: Mountain Bike Racing Advice for Beginners
Try these expert tips from Nina Baum to make the transition from casual mountain biker to racer without getting stuck in the mud.
By Michelle Valenti

A Brake Drill for Beginning Mountain Bikers
Those new to mountain biking would be best served learning the most efficient way to use the brakes. Here's a crash course and an easy drill to get...
By Sean Ahmadi

Intro to Bike Gears
Cycling can feel a little awkward when you're not used to gears and shifters. Use these tips to get comfortable when you ride.
By Skip Slade

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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