The spinning class I used to go to seemed to be completely dominated by women, and indoor cycling seems to be an ever-increasing activity among ladies. But what are the benefits of indoor cycling for women in particular? Indoor cycling provides many benefits to women, being one of the best forms of cardio exercise with …
Replacing a bike chain can be a daunting task for beginners (to say the least!) Fortunately, removing a bike chain doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. With a bit of practice, it’s something that only takes a few seconds. In this post, I’ll take a look at: The simple seven-step process to remove a …
I first found out about the benefits of cycling by doing it every day! It was when I started cycling to work. What started as a bit of a chore, and quite a mental struggle, blossomed into a whole world of positives. I still cycle to work several years on, and in this post, I’m …
The number one part of your body that is going to transform the most through cycling indoors is…your legs. This is perhaps no massive surprise. I’ve been cycling on stationary bikes for over a decade now, and I know indoor cycling tones and builds leg muscle, improves leg endurance, and just keeps your lower body …
Whenever I go to spin class, the biggest burn I feel is in my quads and in my glutes. These are the two most important muscles in cycling, but what benefits do stationary bikes have for glutes? The glutes are a crucial muscle group in cycling and act with the quads to drive the pedals. …
Cycling can be really useful to runners as a form of cross-training. It has obvious similarities, being a cardio and endurance exercise. But there are also lots of fantastic benefits that are due to it being slightly different. I’ve been switching things up between cycling and running for the last decade at least, and in …
Five times winner of the Tour de France Miguel Indurain has long been talked about as a super athlete, one whose general bodily abilities are so vastly different from the norm. But how fast was his resting heart rate? Miguel Indurain had a resting heart rate once measured as low as 28 beats per minute. …
I’ve heard a lot about cycling backwards recently and decided to give it a go. Having tried it consistently over the last month now, I feel like I’ve lived through many of the positive features that people say about it. Cycling backwards can be used as a form of cross-training for cyclists. It helps you …
I’ve been doing my shopping by bicycle for several years now. I reckon it might be about ten years (without hopefully showing my age). If you’re trying to load up your bike with groceries, then having no rack can be a real pain! Luckily, there is a range of other alternatives. I’d like to think …
Bicycle chains certainly do stretch! The more you ride, the more your bike chain will stretch. Chains stretch for a variety of reasons, including excess dirt and grime, and normal wear and tear. It is important to take measurements of your chain regularly, to keep on top of its maintenance. The cassette will be worn …