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Cyclist's Guide to Plyometrics
Plyometrics are a great offseason workout for improving cycling power. Learn why plyos are right for you and pick up a sample workout with this guide.
By Gale Bernhardt

8 Secrets of Experienced Cyclists
Whether you're trying to stay warm, stay dry or stay comfortable, these eight tricks from veteran cyclists are sure to help you ride your best.
By Gale Bernhardt

How to Succeed at Your First Road Race
Proracer Neil Bezdek shares insider tips for making a successful competitive cycling race debut.
By Neil Bezdek

4 Simple Exercises for Stronger Legs
Your madebycycling quads and calves are a big reason you ride. Here's how to make them look and perform even better.
By Selene Yeager

8 Tips for Transitioning From Road to Dirt
Mountain biking can make you a better road cyclist...plus it's fun. Here's how to make the transition smoothly.
By Gale Bernhardt

3 Shifting Tips for Rookie Cyclists
Make sure your gears are used to your advantage. Here are some basic tips for newbie riders on timely shifting.
By Patrick Brady

How to Look Like a Cyclist
If you're new to cycling, fitting in often means looking the part. Here are mistakes common cyclists make when dressing up for a ride.
By Patrick Brady

6 Upgrades Your Bicycle May Need
If you're looking for better performance from your bike, these six upgrades may be just what you need.
By Patrick Brady

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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Cyclist's Guide to Plyometrics Plyometrics are a great offseason workout for improving cycling power. Learn why plyos are right for you and pick up a sample workout with this guide. By Gale Bernhardt

8 Secrets of Experienced Cyclists Whether you're trying to stay warm, stay dry or stay comfortable, these eight tricks from veteran cyclists are sure to help you ride your best. By Gale Bernhardt

How to Succeed at Your First Road Race Proracer Neil Bezdek shares insider tips for making a successful competitive cycling race debut. By Neil Bezdek

4 Simple Exercises for Stronger Legs Your madebycycling quads and calves are a big reason you ride. Here's how to make them look and perform even better. By Selene Yeager

8 Tips for Transitioning From Road to Dirt Mountain biking can make you a better road cyclist...plus it's fun. Here's how to make the transition smoothly. By Gale Bernhardt

3 Shifting Tips for Rookie Cyclists Make sure your gears are used to your advantage. Here are some basic tips for newbie riders on timely shifting. By Patrick Brady

How to Look Like a Cyclist If you're new to cycling, fitting in often means looking the part. Here are mistakes common cyclists make when dressing up for a ride. By Patrick Brady

6 Upgrades Your Bicycle May Need If you're looking for better performance from your bike, these six upgrades may be just what you need. By Patrick Brady

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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Cyclist's Guide to Plyometrics
Plyometrics are a great offseason workout for improving cycling power. Learn why plyos are right for you and pick up a sample workout with this guide.
By Gale Bernhardt

8 Secrets of Experienced Cyclists
Whether you're trying to stay warm, stay dry or stay comfortable, these eight tricks from veteran cyclists are sure to help you ride your best.
By Gale Bernhardt

How to Succeed at Your First Road Race
Proracer Neil Bezdek shares insider tips for making a successful competitive cycling race debut.
By Neil Bezdek

4 Simple Exercises for Stronger Legs
Your madebycycling quads and calves are a big reason you ride. Here's how to make them look and perform even better.
By Selene Yeager

8 Tips for Transitioning From Road to Dirt
Mountain biking can make you a better road cyclist...plus it's fun. Here's how to make the transition smoothly.
By Gale Bernhardt

3 Shifting Tips for Rookie Cyclists
Make sure your gears are used to your advantage. Here are some basic tips for newbie riders on timely shifting.
By Patrick Brady

How to Look Like a Cyclist
If you're new to cycling, fitting in often means looking the part. Here are mistakes common cyclists make when dressing up for a ride.
By Patrick Brady

6 Upgrades Your Bicycle May Need
If you're looking for better performance from your bike, these six upgrades may be just what you need.
By Patrick Brady

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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