When it comes to taking up a new hobby, cycling is an excellent way to move your body and spend more time outdoors. The great thing about taking up cycling is that there is a huge community that you will be joining. Being able to bounce ideas and compare certain routes together is a huge…
If you’re buying a new bike, there are plenty of features that you need to keep in mind, and one of the most important aspects to consider here is the shifting system. Ideally, there are two major types of gear shifters for bikes: mechanical and electronic. If you’re curious about the one that you should…
Whether you are shopping for a new bike or selling one of your old bikes, one of the main sizing measurements used will be the bike frame size. If you’re anything like I was when I first got into cycling, you have no clue what that actually means. If you’re selling your bike and just…
Not everyone realizes how expensive a nice bike can be. When I first got into cycling, I remember being amazed that some people pay $10,000+ for a really nice road bike and a nice mountain bike seems to average between 7 and 10 thousand dollars. Not everyone’s bike is going to be that expensive, but…
Almost every cyclist has had the idea or goal to go for a century bike ride at one point in their life. This dream can be turned into a reality if a person works hard to prepare for it, makes up his mind, and in the end, just starts pedaling. A 100-mile bike ride is…
Going on long bike rides can be very draining. There are many snacks that are specifically made for athletes, as well as cyclists. These athletic/cycling snacks are specifically made to give you all the nutrients, sugar, and/or caffeine you need to complete your bike ride. Having the right snacks with you can make all the…
Grand Tour riders are familiar with their powerful output. They are aware of how much their power output should be, down to the exact watt, at any particular time. Cycling training zones are the best way to ensure that all of the training sessions of the riders are completed correctly, and these zones could be…