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Q&A With American Pro Cyclist Megan Guarnier
American professional cyclist Megan Guarnier had the biggest year of her life in 2015. Can she possibly top it?
By Melanie Clancy

A Commuter Rides a Century: A Century Ride Training Plan
Prepping for a century ride requires more than weekend rides in the park. Our editor found a plan that works for him.
By Brian Kendall

Cold-Weather Cycling Tips to Keep You Toasty
Check out these tips to simplify your approach to getting dressed for wet and cold winter riding conditions.
By Bicycling

10 Reasons Women Should Get On a Bike
One of the most popular sports in the world, and yet in the U.S., women on bikes are a significant minority. Here are 10 reasons to stop this trend.
By Susan Grant Legacki

6 Things You Need To Know About Jumping
Instructions on how to make your mountain bike fly ... and land.
By Richard La China

How to Ride Faster and Smoother on the Trails
Mountain biking will never be like driving a Lexus down a smooth road, but there are ways to reduce the bumpiness.
By Richard La China

Bikes and Headphones: Do They Mix?
Are you out of your mind to wear headphones while cycling? The short answer is yes, yes you are.
By Brian Kendall

The Importance of Positive Self Talk in Mountain Biking
Whether you can or you can't, you're never going to succeed on the dirt with negative thoughts.
By Richard La China

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

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.

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 wom
By Gale Bernhardt

The 10 Greatest Road Cyclists of All Time
Who's the greatest road cyclist of all time? Scroll through to find out. The answer may surprise you.
By Brian Kendall

10 Cool-Weather Cycling Training Tips
From warming up beforehand to checking the weather, here are 10 cycling training tips to keep in mind as the weather gets cooler.
By Michael Nystrom

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Q&A With American Pro Cyclist Megan Guarnier American professional cyclist Megan Guarnier had the biggest year of her life in 2015. Can she possibly top it? By Melanie Clancy

A Commuter Rides a Century: A Century Ride Training Plan Prepping for a century ride requires more than weekend rides in the park. Our editor found a plan that works for him. By Brian Kendall

Cold-Weather Cycling Tips to Keep You Toasty Check out these tips to simplify your approach to getting dressed for wet and cold winter riding conditions. By Bicycling

10 Reasons Women Should Get On a Bike One of the most popular sports in the world, and yet in the U.S., women on bikes are a significant minority. Here are 10 reasons to stop this trend. By Susan Grant Legacki

6 Things You Need To Know About Jumping Instructions on how to make your mountain bike fly ... and land. By Richard La China

How to Ride Faster and Smoother on the Trails Mountain biking will never be like driving a Lexus down a smooth road, but there are ways to reduce the bumpiness. By Richard La China

Bikes and Headphones: Do They Mix? Are you out of your mind to wear headphones while cycling? The short answer is yes, yes you are. By Brian Kendall

The Importance of Positive Self Talk in Mountain Biking Whether you can or you can't, you're never going to succeed on the dirt with negative thoughts. By Richard La China

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

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.

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 wom By Gale Bernhardt

The 10 Greatest Road Cyclists of All Time Who's the greatest road cyclist of all time? Scroll through to find out. The answer may surprise you. By Brian Kendall

10 Cool-Weather Cycling Training Tips From warming up beforehand to checking the weather, here are 10 cycling training tips to keep in mind as the weather gets cooler. By Michael Nystrom

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Q&A With American Pro Cyclist Megan Guarnier
American professional cyclist Megan Guarnier had the biggest year of her life in 2015. Can she possibly top it?
By Melanie Clancy

A Commuter Rides a Century: A Century Ride Training Plan
Prepping for a century ride requires more than weekend rides in the park. Our editor found a plan that works for him.
By Brian Kendall

Cold-Weather Cycling Tips to Keep You Toasty
Check out these tips to simplify your approach to getting dressed for wet and cold winter riding conditions.
By Bicycling

10 Reasons Women Should Get On a Bike
One of the most popular sports in the world, and yet in the U.S., women on bikes are a significant minority. Here are 10 reasons to stop this trend.
By Susan Grant Legacki

6 Things You Need To Know About Jumping
Instructions on how to make your mountain bike fly ... and land.
By Richard La China

How to Ride Faster and Smoother on the Trails
Mountain biking will never be like driving a Lexus down a smooth road, but there are ways to reduce the bumpiness.
By Richard La China

Bikes and Headphones: Do They Mix?
Are you out of your mind to wear headphones while cycling? The short answer is yes, yes you are.
By Brian Kendall

The Importance of Positive Self Talk in Mountain Biking
Whether you can or you can't, you're never going to succeed on the dirt with negative thoughts.
By Richard La China

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

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.

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 wom
By Gale Bernhardt

The 10 Greatest Road Cyclists of All Time
Who's the greatest road cyclist of all time? Scroll through to find out. The answer may surprise you.
By Brian Kendall

10 Cool-Weather Cycling Training Tips
From warming up beforehand to checking the weather, here are 10 cycling training tips to keep in mind as the weather gets cooler.
By Michael Nystrom

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