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5 Cycling Tips for Beginners
With gyms closed, yoga studios shuttered and your group fitness classes canceled, the cycling world is welcoming a whole host of new members.
By Matt Bach, UCAN

The Best Online Bike Maintenance Resources
Find out where to go to learn how to take care of some of those "everyday" issues with your bike without taking it to the shop whenever you hear the s
By Michael Nystrom

The Best Online Bike Maintenance Resources
Find out where to go to learn how to take care of some of those "everyday" issues with your bikewithout taking it to the shop whenever you hear the
By Michael Nystrom

What Is a Velodrome?
Hey look, another left turn!
By Michael Nystrom

Track Cycling Basics for Beginners
We’re starting from scratch, covering the basics of what track cycling is (and its events), the gear you need and some highlevel basics for beginners
By Michael Nystrom

7 Favorite Non-Cycling Apps for Cyclists
Because your phone is capable of more than just Strava and Facebook.
By Michael Nystrom

Cycling for Weight Loss
Cycling is a low impact way to expend calories with less risk of injury to the body. But losing weight isn't an automatic result of riding; there is a
By Lori Nedescu, MS RD CSSD

Beginner Cycling Tips to Make Riding More Fun
From clipping in to braking to shifting and more, if you're new to cycling, use these tips to stay safe and have fun on the road.
By Greg Kaplan

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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 cy
By Dan Kehlenbach

The Worst Cycling Tips We've Ever Heard
As cyclists, we're always happy to hear advice about how we can improve our riding. But these tips are just baffling.
By Elizabeth Grimsley

21 Cycling Memes that Will Make You Cry Laughing
On the days you’re just not feeling getting in the saddle and pedaling miles on end, these memes will help.
By Elizabeth Grimsley

How do the USA Cycling Race Categories Work?
If someone says they’re a Category 2 road racer, what do they mean? Here’s a breakdown of the USA Cycling bike race categories and how people work the
By Ryan Wood

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

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

Convert Your Cycling Miles to Running Miles, and Vice-Versa
Looking to cross train with a little running? But how does a sixmile run equate in cycling mileage?
By Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D.

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