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How Cycling Can Improve Your Running (and Why Runners Make Better Cyclists)

What if your next breakthrough didn’t come from more miles, but from a different movement? Learn how blending running and cycling can sharpen perfo...

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Top Tips for Winter Bike Maintenance

A little TLC after riding can save you money and grief.

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The Best Muscle Recovery Foods For 2026

Muscle recovery is essential to achieving your New Year's goals. Here are some yummy foods that will help you keep building muscle and enjoy the jo...

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7 Tips for Hanging With the Peloton

Worried about fitting in with the local group ride? Here are seven tips from a group-ride regular that will help you be a helpful cyclist in the pack.

By Gale Bernhardt

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

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 successf...

By Gale Bernhardt

How Much Does a Professional Train?

If you envision professional cycling as being non-stop training in the saddle, think again. Here's a detailed look at how many hours one profession...

By Gale Bernhardt

Crush the Competition With the Criss-Cross Cycling Workout

If you're looking for some extra gas when the tank is near empty, this cycling workout will help you improve lactate threshold speed and power.

By Gale Bernhardt

2 Hill Workouts for the Indoor Trainer

Want to shake up your indoor cycling sessions? Try these two challenging hill workouts.

By Gale Bernhardt

How to Train for a Long-Distance Mountain Biking Event

The Leadville 100 has made mountain bike racing more popular than ever. Find out how to train for these long-distance events.

By Gale Bernhardt

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