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10 Things I Wish I Knew From The Start

Every cyclist has a light-bulb moment long after they start cycling. Here are 10 tips you would have been better off knowing when you first started riding.

How Great Bike Sprinters Are Made

Want to improve your performance at criteriums and other short events? Here are four specific training methods that cycling sprinters should emphasize.

7 Challenging Rides for Advanced Climbers

Think you've been challenged on the bike? Think again. Here are seven cycling events across the United States that offer extreme elevation gains—-the perfect chance to see just what you’re made of.

Is Bike Sharing Coming to a City Near You?

Several big cities are starting to adopt community bike-sharing programs. Learn more about how they operate.

How to Train for a Week-Long Bike Tour

Finishing a week-long bike tour takes preparation, but the training doesn't have to consume your life. Here's the smart way to train for a successful and fun bike tour.

10 Rides to Do Your Own Tour of California

Maybe you can't be part of the pro peloton during the Amgen Tour of California, but these 10 rides will get you pretty close. Whether you're getting a taste of the course or touring the countryside near a host city, these events will give you a taste of America's premier cycling event, past and present.

6 Safety Tips for Bike Commuters

Bike commuting is a relatively safe way to get where you need to go--provided you're doing your part to lower the risk. Here's how.

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5 Celebrities Who Love Cycling

Whether they're recreational bike riders or hard-core racers, these five celebrities frequently clip in and take off on the bike.

10 Summer Century Rides

Make you summer a memorable one by conquering a 100-mile bike ride. Here are 10 organized rides to keep in mind.

How to Get Comfortable With Drop Handlebars

The proper body position can help you ride faster, longer, and a lot more predictably

5 Simple Ways to Increase Power on the Bike

Looking for a way to get your power meter churning out bigger numbers? Here are five things you can do during the course of your training that gets results.

4 Bike Laws You May Not Know About

Get a better understanding of how the legal system protects you with this look at the interpretation of four common cycling laws.

A Breakdown of Bike Gears

Not sure how bike gears work? Here's a explanation any cyclist can understand, with tips on how to choose the right gearing for your bike.

4 Ways to Speed Up Your Century Ride

Looking to zoom across the finish line of your next century in a personal-best time? Here are four things you can do during the course of the 100 miles to feel great and finish strong.