After training extensively for a race or just beginning a cycling fitness regime, you do not want to face a setback due to injury. Bicycle injuries can mean weeks and even months off your bike. Trust me – it’s better to prevent injuries than to recover from them. Cycling injuries due to improper form and …
Ready to put aside the traffic jams and subway air and enjoy a cycling commute? More and more Americans are choosing to bike to work, both as a form of exercise and an ecologically-friendly form of transportation. One potential setback, however, comes in the form of sweat. After a long ride to work, you may …
Cycling can keep you young and even delay the effects of aging, based on the findings of a recent study. The study, published in the journal Aging Cell, compared 125 amateur cyclists between the ages of 55 and 79 with healthy adults who did not exercise on a regular basis. Findings indicate that cyclists maintain …
Finding the best dog basket for your bike can be a bit of a challenge. There are so many different bike baskets on the market, it’s difficult to know which is best for your particular needs. When choosing a bike basket, consider the size of your dog. If your dog is a puppy consider its …
Not choosing the most comfortable bike saddle can be a real pain in the butt – literally! Fortunately, there are more saddles than ever on the market, and choosing one that is right for you can be the difference between a comfortable ride and a painful one. Long-term use of an inappropriate saddle can even …
Experienced cyclists seem to almost glide when they ride. They move efficiently between gears, and don’t experience the clunks and lurches that amateur cyclists do. Being able to quickly shift between gears and determine the best gear for a given terrain will make your ride much more pleasant. It will also mean less wear and …