Cycling for fitness can be a frightening prospect even if you already know how to ride a bike. While a recreational ride may be leisurely, when it comes to fitness, cycling is about time, effort, and, most importantly, maintaining a beneficial heart rate that changes your physiology and leads to improvements in overall health. That … Read more
If you’re reading this, chances are you have already crushed a few hills and swam plenty of laps. You’re ready to take the next step and milk the most out of your multi-sport training. Keep your eyes on the sweet prize of crossing the finish line as you browse the triathlon watch options, while keeping … Read more
In most cases, you can find new riders rotating their pedals manually and tediously as they grind their way on the trail or road, almost unable to push the bicycle to it’s destination. These people’s riding experience would be great if they could learn how to use their gears in the right manner. Are you … Read more
Whether you are a new cyclist or a professional wondering why you’re not doing better, you should always look to improve your cycling. This includes figuring out if you are making any mistakes and work on correcting them. It might be a good idea to start looking at the basic mistakes before you look at … Read more
If you’re overweight and looking to take up cycling, then you might be wondering how to find a bike that’s rated for heavy people. Well, the bad news is that bikes typically are not rated by how much load they can support. However, there are some things that you can look for to make sure … Read more
If you are planning for a race or live in a region with poor weather, a bike trainer can be a lifesaver. Trainers provide easy indoor biking by turning your regular road bike into an indoor training bike. A bicycle trainer is basically just a frame with a clamp to hold your bike in place … Read more
If you’ve just scored yourself a new electric bike, then it’s a good idea to take the necessary steps to keep that bike and its battery in proper working condition for as long as possible. E-bikes are a considerable expense, and the battery is essential to keep those rides as awesome as possible. If this … Read more
The Greater Philadelphia Area offers a network of recreational trails with something to please everyone — serious road cyclists, weekend mountain bikers and tourists alike have access to an unprecedented network of trails. Many of the these trails can be found in Philadelphia’s diverse park system. But because they touch on urban and suburban neighborhoods, … Read more
If you commute with your bike, then you might be a bit anxious about it getting stolen whenever you have to lock it up to go inside. This anxiety, and theft threat, increases where there is no bike rack available for you to lock it to. So, what you do when you need to lock … Read more
Whether you’re new to cycling or looking to boost your performance and speed, getting stronger legs is a great way for an overall better experience out on your bike. Strength workouts focused on your legs is the perfect way to build up those leg muscles. In addition to normal strength training, you’ll also want to … Read more