Many serious bike enthusiasts are not keen on having a kickstand built onto their bike. It adds extra weight, manages to catch dirt, and will generally get in the way. So, some riders will even remove a kickstand if their bike comes with one. When that’s the case, you need to know about the other …
There are generally considered to be two types of people: introverts and extroverts. Introverts prefer to do things alone but can also learn to have a lot of fun with other people. Cycling is safer when doing it with others, and that’s the way I usually like to cycle. You can also have a very …
When I first got into long-distance cycling, I wasn’t surprised that I heard people talk about the concept of a ‘cycling marathon’. I found out this was something that didn’t technically exist as a structured competition, but is definitely a concept out there. But what distance is a cycling marathon? It is generally accepted that …
If you have a sense of adventure, you might love gravel biking. I was utterly amazed when I got my first gravel bike. Sure, it could ride on the road, but it could also head off the beaten path to gravel-covered streets, dirt pack, trails and do it all with ease. But like me, you …
What do you do when the road bike season is winding down, but you aren’t ready to give it up? You try cyclocross, of course! Cyclocross is a fun and exciting way to extend your riding season, plus it gives you a great workout! But if you are anything like me, you have a lot of …
A numb foot soon turns an enjoyable ride into an uncomfortable one. Everything is fine until you start to feel a slight tingling sensation, which gradually intensifies until your foot goes numb. It is not even cold out, the conditions you associate with numb feet and fingers. However, you most likely push on through to …
Wintertime is my favorite, and there’s nothing quite like the beauty and serenity that cold weather brings. However, I’ve always struggled to enjoy it properly due to Seasonal Affective Disorder. That is until I found out about the various and never-ending benefits of cycling in winter. What are the Benefits of cycling in cold weather? …
When we were kids, we rode a fixed gear bike. We pedaled harder and slower to go uphill and to go downhill. Finally, we just coasted and let the terrain pull us along. And on the flats, we flew! We pedaled as fast and hard as our little feet would go. Now that we have …
Want to pick out a cool name for your new bike but don’t know where to start? We can help! From Greek mythology gods to famous actresses, inordinate objects, and beyond, the world of bicycle names is replete with some smart choices and also some not-so-cool bike titles. Despite that, one thing is pretty clear …
“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bike” – John F. Kennedy If you are having trouble finding time to exercise or have been unmotivated for even simple jogs in the evening, then your solution is easy. Get on the road with a bicycle and get yourself some fresh air, exercise, and a …