15 Beginner Cycling Questions – Answered by Someone Who Got It Wrong First
Every cyclist has a mental list of things they wish someone had told them before that first ride. The wrong gear on a climb. The clipless pedal fall at a…
The Dark Side of Cycling Fitness: Why Cyclists Have Weak Bones
A longitudinal study found that 84.2% of master cyclists were osteopenic or osteoporotic. You can ride a century, hold a solid FTP, and have the cardiovascular engine of someone half…
Science Confirms What Every Cyclist Already Feels: Riding Is a Mental Health Powerhouse
You roll out stressed, stiff, and scattered. An hour later you roll back in and the world looks different. Calmer. Clearer. Better. Science has now put serious numbers behind that…
8 Ways for Cyclists to Avoid Back Pain
More than 55% of amateur cyclists will experience lower back pain at some point. If you’ve spent decades at a desk and now spend weekends in the saddle, that number…
How to Return to Cycling After a Crash – The Missing Steps in Your Comeback Plan
You know you want to ride again. But the thought of clipping in makes your stomach drop. That knot of anxiety is normal, and nearly every cyclist who’s hit the…
What Is Bonking in Cycling and How Do You Avoid It?
You’re two hours into a Saturday ride when your legs turn to concrete and your brain goes foggy. You can barely turn the pedals. That’s what bonking is, and it…
Can Eating Dates Benefit Cyclists?
If you’ve ever peeled a banana mid-ride only to find warm mush in your jersey pocket, you’re not alone. Dates pack 282 calories per 100g compared to a banana’s 89….
The Best Upgrades to Improve Your Bike – Without Breaking the bank
Spending a thousand bucks to shave a kilogram off your bike improves your average speed by just 0.38% (honest!). That is a terrible deal. The best upgrades to improve your…
Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Cycling
Every cyclist has a list of things they wish they knew when they started cycling, and most of those lessons came the hard way. The learning curve is real, but…
How to Lose Belly Fat While Cycling: 7 Beginner-Friendly Tips That Actually Work
A 150-pound person burns roughly 503 calories per hour cycling at a casual 12 mph. That’s more than most beginner-friendly exercises, and it targets the most dangerous fat first. You…