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H2O Audio Tri Run Review: Open-Ear Headphones

Discover the features, benefits, and safety of the H2O Audio Tri Run headphones. Learn how they compare to the TRI Pro 2 for runners and cyclists.

By Stephen Gendreau

What You’re Missing If You Don’t Do Group Bike Rides

Learn more in one ride than all the solo rides

By Greg Kaplan

What I'd Tell My Younger Self About Riding Road Bikes

What I would do over in my cycling career

By Greg Kaplan

Suunto Spark Open-Ear Headphones

Looking for headphones that keep you aware of your surroundings without sacrificing sound quality? The Suunto Spark open-ear headphones combine inn...

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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

The DIY Training Camp

Many amateur teams do training camps as a way to load up on miles and camaraderie in the final run into the racing season.

By PEZ Cycling News

George Hincapie: How To Build Cycling Fitness

George Hincapie's 17 Tour de France starts give him a little credibility when it comes to building fitness for cycling.

By George Hincapie

A Commuter Rides a Century: 7 Tips for Buying a Used Bike

In need of a road bike for a century ride, one of our editors finds that digging through the bargain bin for a used bike isn't such a bad idea.

By Brian Kendall

George Hincapie: What I Wish I Knew About Cycling

Retired professional cyclist George Hincapie started the Tour de France a record 17 times. Here's what the loyal lieutenant wishes he knew at the s...

By George Hincapie

A Commuter Rides a Century

A 29-year-old who wears Converse on his daily commute prepares to tackle a century ride in the middle of August (yikes).

By Brian Kendall

How To Tell If You Need A New Bike

Whether you have one bike, or a stable full of noble steeds, use this infographic to determine whether or not you need a new ride.

By Michael Nystrom

How Many Centuries Can I Ride This Year?

Sometimes a cyclist's eyes are bigger than his or her legs. How many centuries can you realistically prepare for in a season?

By Jim Rutberg

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