Removing a bike chain to clean it can be really tricky and time-consuming. It’s much easier to keep the chain on when removing rust. You can remove rust from your bike chain using the following steps: Step 1 – Clean the chain thoroughly using a brush, and then a degreaser and rag Step 2 – …

Are you hitting the pedals to shed those unwanted pounds? Did you know what you eat after your ride is just as crucial as your workout? If you’re unsure about what to eat after a ride, worry no more! So, what to eat after cycling to lose weight? After cycling, explore foods that are rich …

Cycling is a great way to get around, but there are trails where you know your average road or mountain bike won’t take you. So you might have considered getting a fat bike instead, but you’re still not sure how good it is. Fat bikes are known for their endurance on off-road trails. They can …

When it comes to cycling for weight loss, does it make much difference if you are riding a mountain bike or a road bike? Riding a mountain bike over difficult terrain burns more calories than riding a road bike over a flat road. However, riding the two bikes over similar terrain is likely to burn …

Is cycling every day bad? The answer is not a straightforward yes or no. Cycling every day has multiple positive benefits, both physical and mental. However, you should incorporate low-intensity cycling into your routine, and give your body the chance to recover. Also, stop if you feel early signs of strain. In a nutshell, riding …

Thin tires offer a list of advantages over regular tires. They make you go faster, provide better aerodynamics, and have less weight. Also, they often come with run-flat technology. I’ve been riding for over thirty years, and my bike of choice for commuting is still a road bike, largely because of the thin tires. In …

If you store your bike outside, you may notice that it’s starting to rust. This is a common problem for many people who love their two-wheeler. Don’t worry though! I’ve stored my bike outside for years, and you can follow my super-simple instructions to prevent rust and keep your bike looking and functioning at its …

Fasted rides are a wonderful way to break down excess fat and train your body to use fat as fuel! That said, there seems to be some confusion about what to eat after a fasted ride or any fasting workout for that matter, as well as how long after the ride to start eating. In …

Picture yourself trying to balance on a bike without moving or pedaling. You’ll probably fall, right? This is because a bike is unstable when it’s static, as it only has two contact points with the ground. An object needs at least three contact points to stay upright. Learning to balance on a non-moving bike, or …

Modern road bike gears can take an age to get your head around! Gone are the days of pushing the lever forward for faster, and backward for slower! Now it’s all about sprockets, and cross-chaining (don’t do it!), and cranksets and goodness knows what else. I’ve been trying to get my head around all the …