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  Stretching Before Cycling Offers Numerous Benefits A number of studies online suggest that stretching before cycling offers little or no benefit. These studies consider the impact of stretching on the ride itself, and it is true that performance benefits are few. But that does not mean that stretching before cycling is without merit. In …

Fat Bikes Offer Alternative to Indoor Workout Fat bikes are converting winter couch potatoes to avid bikers, and changing cycling to a four-season sport. No longer is cycling in the snow a taboo undertaking. Fat-tire bikes, or fat bikes, look similar to mountain bikes. The tires are thicker and wider, with deep groves and reduced …

If cycling to lose weight is one of your New Year’s resolutions, you are not alone! Losing weight is one of the most popular resolutions made by millions each year. Cycling is an ideal exercise for losing weight because it is easy, nearly everyone can do it, and it burns a lot of calories. Cycling …

If smelly cycling gear plagues your rides, read on for awesome advice on the reasons why, and how to combat the odors. Ever wondered why your gear smells funky even when it is fresh from the wash? Do you dread biking with friends because they might catch a whiff and realize you stink? The truth …

  Courtesy of Volvo Bicycle Safety Advocates Remain Skeptical Bicycle safety remains a top priority for cyclists, and despite infrastructure improvements, crashes are far too common. A new product released by Volvo increases the visibility of bikers that ride during evening hours. The product, a spray called LifePaint, makes the biker and bike highly reflective, …