cycling

Cyclists sometimes challenge me when it comes to whether or not they should be doing gym exercise. They challenge the usefulness of gym exercise for an endurance sport like cycling. Whether one is a ... Continue Reading

For those of us cyclists in the Northern Hemisphere the days are getting shorter, the big events have passed, and we turn our attention to preparation for next year's season. Part of that preparation ... Continue Reading

The sport of cycling has developed in many directions and it could be said that almost any means of self-propelled locomotion on two or more wheels has been tried by somebody at some time or other. ... Continue Reading

Over the last couple of years I have been using a power meter to help with my own cycling training and also help some of my clients. One of the things I like about using the power meter is that the numbers ... Continue Reading

It’s not that often I get enthusiastic about a piece of exercise equipment, but I’m excited about kettlebells. Exercise equipment is, after all, just a means to an end in providing sufficient load so that ... Continue Reading

Whilst having a conversation with another male cyclist recently about the state someone had left their legs in post shave, I realized that this was not a normal conversation for two grown men to have. I ... Continue Reading

Albert Einstein once said he thought up the theory of relativity while riding a bicycle. Here are eight articles written for other bike lovers out there, whether you ride as part of your sport or for ... Continue Reading

Back pain can be one of those things that just ruin your enjoyment of anything. It seems that once a person has experienced back pain, it can frequently recur and a number of responses can be adopted such ... Continue Reading

Sportive cycling events have become very popular here in United Kingdom over the last few years. If you look through the various online sources, you’ll find several options in most parts of the country ... Continue Reading

If you are in the Northern Hemisphere, the cycling racing season has started and you will probably be working towards some of your major goals with training programs - working out your logistics and a race ... Continue Reading

As a trainer, a question I am asked is whether cycling or running is better. The answer is an easy one, but not simple: it depends. Which do you like better? That’s probably the correct answer for most ... Continue Reading

Weight training and cycling: two activities that for most people are kept completely separate. As a cyclist, you love the cardio buzz you get - the satisfaction from conquering big hills, and feeling like ... Continue Reading

Photos provided by Danette "Dizzle" Rivera and The Bicycle Kitchen. Have you seen the price of gas lately? I can’t even say the number out loud it’s so outrageous. That sort of skyrocketing makes ... Continue Reading

Photos provided by Danette "Dizzle" Rivera. It seems impossible that The City of Angels, where we act like cars are the angels, would ever allow ten miles of streets to be completely free of cars ... Continue Reading

Confucius said the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. I don’t know much about that, but I do know riding a thousand kilometers, covering thirteen thousand meters of climbing ... Continue Reading