We all remember the day we got our first bike. John Lennon described that he felt like ‘the happiest boy in Liverpool, maybe the world.’ In this post, I’m going to celebrate the moment when we receive our first bicycle. How am I going to do that? Well, by listing some of my favorite cycling …
I know whenever I cycle to work, the biggest burn I feel is in my quads, particularly in the last stretch up a hill before I get to the office. So does this mean cycling strengthens quads? Cycling does strengthen the quads to a degree. Cycling acts as light resistance training, causing muscle fiber to …
When fixing or maintaining a bike, you often need to take off the back wheel. Quick-release (QR) systems make it easy to do this. However, it’s a bit more difficult if you have a thru-axle, especially if there’s no lever. Here’s how you do it: You can take off the back wheel of a bike …
Cycling is one of the best forms of cardio for general knee health. Its low-impact nature makes it the go-to suggestion for many people when recovering from knee-related injuries. But is cycling good for knee cartilage? Research has found that cycling is an excellent source of exercise for cartilage health. Cycling strengthens the muscles around …
Rain is going to happen! There are going to be days when you have to cycle through a monsoon and look like a drowned rat. But whether you come out of that experience grinning with joy, or alternatively feeling eternal bitterness for your own plight, is completely up to you! It’s about attitude! It’s just …
Cycling definitely helps to define the calves, and you do see many cyclists with big calf muscles. But is cycling able to really make your calves get bigger? Cycling will help you achieve some toning and muscle development of your calf muscles. This would be heightened if you introduce interval training and climbing into your …
I don’t know about you, but when I cycle anywhere, the biggest burn I feel is in the quads and the glutes. These are definitely the two muscle groups that do the most work. But which is the more dominant of the two? The quadriceps are the most dominant muscle group when cycling. This muscle …
I hear many people say they are drawn to cycling because it is generally kinder to knees than many other forms of cardio. I’ve lost count of the number of my jogging friends that have made the transition to cycling. In this post, I’ll consider all the research-based evidence for exactly why cycling is good …
For many, cycling in the rain with glasses on is both a real pain and a regular necessity. I’ve cycled for many years with a range of different eyewear, and in this post, I’ll take a look at my favorite 15 tips for survival for cyclists with glasses braving the rain! A few words of …
Knee ligament injuries can take a huge amount of time to heal. Cycling can help with the healing process if integrated at the right time and done correctly. Cycling is a low-impact activity that is kind to the knee joint. It helps strengthen the muscles around the knee which helps to cushion the joint as …