Cycling fitness can be evaluated in several ways: from a simple measure of speed in a time trial to the power delivered to the cranks to metabolic efficiency. But no matter which measure you choose, you will find that your fitness is highly influenced by the way you and your bike fit together. For that … Read moreBike Fitment Guide: How to Fit Yourself for a Road Bike
It’s spring and you’ve rolled up the garage door, exposing your road bike to the crisp air for the first time this year. As the early morning light hits the yellowed handlebar tape and reflects off the cracks in your fraying tire sidewalls, it occurs to you that you’re not really in the mood for … Read more25 Best Road Bike Upgrades That Won’t Break the Bank
Ask Frederic Guesdon how important raw power is to a cyclist and he’ll tell you all about his 1997 Paris-Roubaix win. The little-known rider for team Les Francaises des Jeux surprised his star breakaway mates with a ferocious sprint he uncorked at the finish on turn three of the Roubaix velodrome, using a mere 100 … Read moreHow to Improve Cycling Speed and Endurance
1. Lights, Front and Rear Imagine having to leave work before dark because the headlights on your car didn’t work–a good excuse, but wouldn’t that cramp your style at the office? So if you ride your bike to work, it stands to reason you’ll need to shed some light on your evening trip. For headlights, we … Read more10 Terrific Bike Upgrades for Commuting, Racing & Touring
So you if you remember many weeks ago I crashed my bike…ouch! I shared my road rash with you but what hurt the most! hours later after the indorfans and Adrenalin whore off was the pain in my wrist. I though I broke it? I finally went in that evening and the x-rays showed no … Read moreCBDMuscle CBD Oil: The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Athletes
Any experienced cyclist will gladly warn you against leaving your bicycle out in the open especially on a busy street. You are bound to lose it. The best option is to store it in your garage or your house in case you don’t have a garage. But the thing with garages, almost every piece of … Read moreBest Bike Rack for Garage Floor
Although creatine is seen as the ultimate bodybuilding supplement, it also has its benefits to track and road cyclists. Creatine rise to prominence was in 1992 during the Barcelona Olympics when several top track athletes used the supplement and some went ahead to win the gold medals. Creatine became a hit and everybody wanted to … Read moreIs Creatine Good for Cyclists?
Less than ten years ago, protein was considered to be an energy source while carbohydrates were considered to be the kings. Protein was seen as the easiest way to bulk up but as time would have it, protein is now recommended as a way to lose weight. Nutritionists argue that increasing protein intake and lowering … Read moreBest Protein Powder for Cyclists
Riding on local trails often gets boring and you find yourself searching for new trails. Plenty of cyclists are contented with what their local trails have to offer but there is always an adventurous group willing to traverse the state in search of better trails. You could pack a bag with supplies and hit the … Read moreBest Bike for Toyota Camry
Nutrition plays a key part in making your bike training effective. From the best Protein Supplements and Complex Carbs, to Energy bars and Energy Gels, there’s something to keep your body fully nourished and fuelled up. Your Cycling Training programs will be so much more effective if you build up your fitness, endurance and energy levels using the latest quality Nutrition … Read moreBest Endurance Supplements for Cyclists