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How to Choose the Best Bike Light for You
Looking to light up your night rides? Here's a rundown of what to look for in the best bike lights...with a couple of product suggestions that may work for you.

How to Choose the Best Bicycle Wheels for You
Purchasing a set of high-quality wheels can do wonders to your cycling. Here's a breakdown of the different types of wheels and what might be best for you.

The Truth About Indoor Cycling Cadence
If you want your indoor cycling sessions to prepare you for the outdoor season, make sure your cadence is appropriate. Here's how to differentiate between pedaling fast and pedaling with a purpose.

How to Keep Triathlon Costs in Check
Triathlon racing comes with a price tag that can be pretty hefty. Use these tips to control your expenses...and keep peace in your household.

Adventure Race Training Plan: Step One
Whether you're putting together your adventure race calendar for next year or you're about to sign up for your first one, your base is always your first step in training.

Your First Adventure Race Bike
New to adventure racing? Your mountain bike will be the most important piece of equipment that you invest in. Choose wisely!

How Cyclists Should Approach Indoor Classes
Indoor cycling classes have developed a reputation as aerobics on a bike, but serious cyclists can still benefit by attending. Here's what cyclists should--and shouldn't--do at an indoor cycling class.

5 Cycling Apps for Your iPhone
Use your iPhone as a valuable resource on your bike. Here are five cycling apps that do everything from track your rides to calculate your gears.

What to Do About a Defective Bike
Bike failures can come at any moment and cause serious injury. Prevent a potential disaster from a defective bicycle by following these steps.

6 Tips for Century Ride Rookies
Preparing for your first century ride? The big day might come with setbacks you weren't prepared for. Here are six common challenges newbies might not expect, and what you can learn from them.

10 Outdoor Adventure Apps for Your iPhone
Try these iPhone adventure apps to guide you through your next trail run, hike, camping trip, climb or ride.

Why Do Cyclists Wear Tight Shorts?
Cyclists have odd behavior: they wear alien-like helmets and funny shorts, and they travel in packs. But there is a reason for their madness.

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.