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How to Stay Hydrated While Cycling

Drinking on the bike is a legal performance enhancement

By Greg Kaplan

10 Ways to Survive Winter Training

If the training doesn't kill you, the dealing with your judgy friends and family most certainly will.

By Andrea Tetrault

How to Recover After a Triathlon: Complete Post-Race Recovery Plan

Crossing the finish line is just the beginning. What you do in the hours and days after a triathlon determines how quickly you come back stronger —...

By Taren Gesell

Pinarello's New Bolide F TR Will Make Its Racing Debut at Kona

Pinarello is sending its new Bolide F TR straight into one of triathlon's most demanding proving grounds. Here's how the Kona-bound bike combines a...

By Stephen Gendreau

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How Speed Training Can Help You Be a Better Cyclist

Sharpen your fitness, form and skills for peak performance with speed training.

Common Power Meter Questions, Answered

Curious about power meters but unsure where to begin or even what to ask? These basic tips will help get you started.

By Michael Nystrom

George Hincapie's Inside Look at the Tour de France

With 17 Tour de France starts, Big George knows a thing or two about the daily grind of the greatest bike race in the world.

By George Hincapie

The Ultimate Training Plan for Any Kind of Ride

Want to ride up Mount Kilimanjaro? A world-famous trainer breaks down six tips for tackling the most brutal of conditions.

By Bicycling

Le Tour de France: Top 4 Green Jersey Contenders

While riders climb the mountains for their shot at the maillot jaune, other riders will sprint for the tape at their shot to don green.

By Brian Kendall

A Commuter Rides a Century: How to Avoid Cramping and Bonking

Speaking from recent experience, one of our editors shares his tips on how to avoid the dreaded bonk and muscle cramps on your next ride.

By Brian Kendall

How to Become a Faster Sprinter on the Bike

Bragging rights always come down to your ability to sprint and finish a race. Here are some tips to help your speed to the finish line.

By PezCycling News

3 Ways to Test Your Cycling Fitness

If you're in the midst of training for a century ride, what is the best way to test your progress? Here are three ways to see how well you're perfo...

By Marc Lindsay

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