I’ve been an avid road cyclist most of my adult life, but I’ve only recently got into cyclocross. A lot of people have been asking me recently what’s the difference between a cyclocross and a road bike? Cyclocross and road bikes are both designed to traverse across different terrains. Therefore, their geometry, gears, wheels, tire …
Low-intensity workouts are an important part of every cyclist’s training plan. Our bodies simply weren’t made to sustain a high volume of high-intensity work all of the time. But what makes cycling low-intensity and why is it worthwhile? Cycling is low-intensity when you are riding at an easy, relaxed pace. A low-intensity cycling workout means …
Almost all of us have cycled in our childhood, without giving its benefit a thought! I have to admit I had never noticed how beneficial cycling is for our mental and physical health until recently. Along with increasing your muscle strength and mobility, cycling reduces stress levels in your body. It improves your posture and …
As a beginner cyclist, hills can seem harsh and even overwhelming. But there’s no need to avoid rides that include a few climbs just because you may be a beginner. With practice, a little skill, and the right knowledge, you might even begin to enjoy the challenge of cycling uphill. If you want to get …
Braking can make you or break you as a cyclist—quite literally at that. The thing is, moving and braking safely on two wheels can be trickier, especially when it comes to going downhill. Many riders can share their stories of over-the-handlebar incidents caused by not braking correctly. How to brake when cycling downhill? While cycling …
Bike gears have one main purpose—to make your riding more efficient and comfortable. This includes riding both uphill and downhill. However, finding out which gears to use and when to use them when it comes to riding hills can be a very frustrating experience sometimes—especially for beginners. What bike gears to use on hills? When …
Cycling indoors is a great alternative when you simply can’t ride outside in real life. You don’t have to worry about weather, sunset, sunburn, or getting lost. But if you think riding inside is boring, you can do lots of things to increase your motivation and make it fun with these 14 Indoor Cycling Tips. …
Cycling has a multitude of benefits regardless of the time of day you decide to ride. However, there is something extra special about gearing up and hitting the roads before the sun rises. Even if you’re not a morning person, we highly recommend incorporating the occasional morning ride into your routine. Cycling in the morning …
I love bicycling at night. There’s something thrilling about riding around through the dark. There was an entire year where I had to commute home at midnight after work every day. While some cyclists might be worried about riding their bike at night I learned what to do to ensure that I was safe doing …
Sweating is normal and part of a healthy body. In fact, if you are in better shape you will sweat more. While sweating may not be a problem when you’re on a weekend ride with friends, there are times when you don’t want to sweat while riding a bike. As a bike commuter there were …