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<strong>Georgia Gould leads the pack up a hill at the 2006 Mountain Bike World Championships in Rotorua, New Zealand.</strong><br><br><em>Phil Walter/Getty Images</em>

Meals on Wheels

Even a really talented and hardworking pro can’t make it to the top of the podium without following a strict race-ready diet. Here, two top cyclists share nutritional tips.

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Mavic's Mark Niemiec:

Yellow, Black and Rolling All Over:
On the Road With Mark Niemiec

When a racer suffers a mechanical and a team car isn't nearby, Mavic jumps into action to get the rider rolling in a jiffy. After over a decade aiding riders Mark Niemiec has some tips and tales from the road.

Drop It: 10 Steps to Achieve Your Optimal Performance Weight

Looking to slim down for the upcoming race season? Here are 10 healthy tips for shedding excess pounds.

<strong>Connie Carpenter-Phinney (left) beats Rebecca Twigg to the finish line of the women's road race at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.</strong><br><br><em>Photo: Steve Powell/Getty Images</em>

Cycling at the First Modern Olympics

What do a 100K track race and a 12-hour track race have in common? They were two of the six cycling events staged at the 1896 Olympics. In this Olympic year, take a look at the creation and evolution of the Games.

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8 Ways to Get a Jump Start on Next Season

Don't wait until the new year to begin working on next season's goals, start now. Put these eight tips in action and you'll be one step closer to a faster 2008.

Tech Talk: When Lightning Strikes

When a lightning storm begins to darken the sky, what's the best course of action? And will riding carbon, as opposed to steel or aluminum, lessen the chance of getting struck?

High-intensity Training: The Latest Evidence

Some recent studies suggest high-intensity interval training to be just as effective at improving aerobic capacity as traditional endurance-based training. Here's a look at the science behind those claims.

Adapting Your Training on the Fly

For many cyclists, quality training time can be hard to come by. Here are some strategies for working around a hectic schedule.

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5 Tips for Better Cycling Photos

Flashes of color sprinting by. The multicolored mass of a peloton flowing along the road. Bike races are excellent opportunities for fans to take amazing photos. Here's how.

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<strong>The Object Retrieval drill will help develop your sense of balance.</strong><br><br><em>Photo: Josh Horowitz/ PezCycling News</em>

Bike Handling Clinic: Drill That Skill

Devoting time to improving your handling ability is important for all levels of cyclists. Simple drills can increase race-day confidence and decrease the chances of a crash.

<strong>Levi Leipheimer pedals to victory in the Stage 5 time trial of the 2007 Amgen Tour of California.</strong><br><br><em>AP Photo/Santa Maria Times, Ed Souza</em>

Riding the Race of Truth: Training for a Time Trial

Whether you love 'em or hate 'em, time trials hold an important place in bike racing. Here's how to develop the ability and confidence required when it's just you against the clock.

AP Photo/Santa Maria Times, Ed Souza

Miracle Intervals on the Indoor Trainer

A broken collarbone created the need for a little coaching creativity. Several weekly speed workouts later, some surprising results emerged.

<strong>Korbin and Marley Jones preparing for a ride.</strong><br><br>Photo courtesy of Jeff Jones

Riding With Kids

Having kids doesn't mean you must give up your time on the bike. Read how four lifetime cyclists are bringing their kids along for the ride.

Friendly competition during rides can sometimes be detrimental to overall training.

Training With the Zone 3 Syndrome

Some cyclists confuse base training with "going as hard as you can for as long as you can." Break the cycle of constant hammering and your body will thank you (with improved performance).

Converting a track bike for road use is one way of getting in some fixed-gear riding.

Smooth Your Pedal Stroke With a Fixed Gear

Cyclists looking to mix their off-season training up a bit might consider the benefits of training on a fixed gear bike. They may be surprised just how new riding a bike can feel.

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Going Uphill Fast With Power

Climbing and time trialing are the two most difficult aspects of road cycling. When the road gets seriously steep, each individual's true ability is exposed. This article looks at what makes a good climber.

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The energy needed to move a weight up a hill increases in proportion to the weight being moved.

The Effect of Weight on Speed

For years many of us have been spending hundreds of dollars to reduce the weight of our bicycles. Even Lance Armstrong in the Tour de France switched to a lighter frame, components and wheels during mountain stages to reduce overall bicycle weight

To Group Ride or Not to Group Ride

Group rides are plentiful, fun and often a good workout. But that doesn't mean they necessarily fit into your training plan. Here are some pros and cons of group rides.

Wearing cycling shorts, as opposed to regular shorts over cotton underwear, will help cut down on friction that leads to saddle sores.

Preventing Saddle Sores

Getting back on the bike after a layoff can literally be a pain in the butt. Making a few adjustments to your cycling wardrobe and bike, however, can limit the risk for saddle sores.

Proper bike fit can help prevent unnecessary pressure and chafing, which leads to bigger problems.

Women-only Cycling Issues Explained

Saddle sores and groin problems can quickly sap any desire to get on a bike. Here is some clarification on various causes and solutions to certain women-only issues.

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