If you’re going to give your bike any kind of name at all, then you might as well give it one that makes you look like a bit of a badass. I mean, come on. No one wants to be riding a bike with a name that sounds all prim, proper, and just a little …
New to the world of cycling, and looking for the fastest way to make progress? The first thing to work on is your cadence. Whether you cycle regularly or occasionally, your cadence plays a huge role in helping you become a faster, stronger, and more efficient cyclist. The best cycling cadence is around 85-90 revolutions …
Bike names are a great way to bring the personality of your bicycle to life! Whether it’s a funny cycling pun or a new-aged meme, it’s a fun way to personalize your bicycle. These names would also reflect your humor and creativity, making for great conversation starters. So, if you’re struggling to pick the perfect …
Kid’s bikes are a bit different from adult bikes. They come in a more diverse range of heights, and tire sizes. The bike frame itself is also heavier, though children are much lighter than adults. All of these factors mean that the pressure of kid’s tires is much different from adults’ tires so in this …
Come on guys – get naming your bikes! You have to respect your two-wheeled steed. You have to give it some love. And what better way to show respect and love, than to give your (girl) bike a name? From superhero names to old pets, from Greek gods to sultry Hollywood actresses, I’m going to …
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 …