This in-depth post with videos gives you all the information you need to choose between the Garmin Edge 530 vs 830 vs 1030. The flagship Garmin Edge 1030 now faces keen competition from the upgraded Edge 830 and Edge 530. First I have a chart that compares the most important features of these three bike computers. Then I discuss the differences between the three bike computers. Finally, I offer some advice on which Garmin Edge to buy, based on your needs and preferences.
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Garmin Edge 1030 Plus vs Garmin Edge 1030. What’s New About the Garmin Edge 1030 Plus?
This post lists all of the upgrades to be found in the new Garmin Edge 1030 Plus vs the GPS bike computer it replaces, the Garmin Edge 1030. At the end of the post we include a video that showcases the new features.
How Cycling Helps You to Sleep Better and Get Healthier
One of the many benefits of cycling is that it helps you to sleep better. If you find it hard to sleep, cycling could be just the thing you need, as we will show you in this post. And the important thing is this: getting enough sleep is crucial for every aspect of good health, notably brain health and heart health.
5 Quick and Easy Tips to Lose Weight Cycling
This post with videos offers 5 quick and easy tips to help you lose weight cycling. Most of these tips require only minor tweaks to what you are already doing. One of them even encourages you to eat more! Watch the video, and then review the quick and easy cheat sheet that follows. Post includes an inspirational video showing how one young woman lost weight cycling.
Garmin Edge 530 vs Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt
This post (with videos) compares the Garmin Edge 530 vs Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt in detail. The Garmin Edge 530 and the Wahoo ELEMNT are two of the best premium GPS bike computers in the world. This post compares their features to help you decide which of these premium bike computers would be best for you. Our comparative chart helps you to make a quick, complete comparison.
How Cycling Can Help You to Stay Strong as You Age
Research has shown yet another benefit of cardio exercise like cycling. Cardio exercise can induce an increase in the number of your muscle stem cells! This is a promising finding for those of us who are ageing (that is, all of us). In ways as yet not fully understood, it can help to maintain your muscle strength, and increase activity levels.
Cycling and the Post-Covid Transformation
During the coronavirus lockdown, cities around the world discovered the wonders of clean air, responding with literally “concrete” measures to encourage more citizens to bicycle. This post reports on some of the global changes to cycling that we are seeing due to the Coronavirus (COVID 19).
Thule Helium Pro Bike Rack Review – up to 3 Bikes
The Thule Helium Pro Bike Rack is an excellent, robust bike rack that enable your to transport up to three bikes safely over the roughest of roads. It’s a cinch to install, and easy to use. Plus, it is lightweight, making it easy to handle.
4 Benefits of Separated Bike Lanes
This post is about some of the main benefits of separated bike lanes for cyclists. Benefit #4 will surprise you!
Exclusive Offer for AJC Readers: the Duer Cycling Commuter Collection
Introducing Duer’s Cycling Commuter Collection – with 10% off for AJC Readers! We recently discovered Duer’s Cycling Commuter Collection! Duer offers performance cycling wear that is comfortable to wear and looks great, both on and off the bike. Check out our favorite Duer picks here.
7 of the Best Women’s Cycling Jackets, 2020 – Waterproof and Windproof
This in-depth post with videos compares 7 of the best women’s cycling jackets, including windproof and waterproof cycling jackets. Includes a detailed table comparing the jackets, and explains the difference between windproof vs waterproof jackets. Whether you are looking for a waterproof cycling jacket, a windproof cycling jacket, or both – something in this post should do the trick!
Remembering Bikes in Military History
This is a post and video about the remarkable role that bicycles have played in military history. It’s important to stop for a moment on important public holidays such as Memorial Day and think about the meaning of the day. Memorial Day is a day to honor those who gave their lives for their country in military service. But did you know that bikes have played an important role in military history? We are publishing this post to honor Memorial Day.
10 Family-Friendly USA Cycling Trails to Visit with the Kids
In this post, we showcase 10 family-friendly rides across the USA that are perfect for family bike rides. As far as family activities go, nothing gets everyone involved quite like cycling. Whether it’s a day trip, short outing, or a multi-day adventure, cycling gives families a safe and fun opportunity to share wonderful experiences together.
The 7 Biggest Mistakes People Make When They Try to Start Bike Commuting
Many people set out to do bike commuting – and give up because it just does not work out. That’s not because they can’t do it – it’s just because they make some beginner mistakes. Here are the top 7 most common mistakes that people make when they try to become bike commuters.
Complete Guide to How to Buy and Sell Bikes on Craigslist
This is a complete guide to how to buy and sell bikes on Craigslist, or any other online market place. Whether you are looking to buy a bike at a bargain price, or trying to sell your own bike for a fair price, this post has all the information you need. This post includes a video showing you how to check a used bike, a list of reputable bike brands, and a Contents List to help you find the information you need. We hope this huge post will help you to buy a bargain priced bike online, or help you to sell your own bike for a fair price that makes you happy.
How to Choose the Right Type of Bike – Beginner’s Guide
This beginner guide for cyclists will help you to choose the right type of bike for the cycling you want to do. These descriptions of the various types of bikes will help you narrow down how to choose the right type of bike for you – whether that is a cruiser bike, a road bike, a hybrid, a mountain bike, a touring bike, an electric bike, a cyclo-cross bike, or a bike for heavier riders.
How to Understand Bike Terminology
Are you planning to buy a used or a new bike, and confused by all the bike terminology? Do you want to make sure you know what the ads mean, or what the sales people are talking about? Here’s a quick guide to bike terms to empower you when you are shopping for a new or used bike.
Can Cycling Cause Penis Numbness, Erectile Dysfunction, and Prostate Cancer?
This post and video address the concerns that many male cyclists have about penis numbness, erectile dysfunction, and prostate cancer. We think you will find this post reassuring. We also offer suggestions to avoid penis numbness and related problems, in the section called What Male Cyclists Can Do to Prevent Erectile Dysfunction.
The Top 10 Ride Your Way Lean Eating Rules, for Effective Weight Loss
Here are the Top 10 Bike Your Way Lean Eating rules! Following these rules will help you lose weight while eating healthy, natural foods. Author and cyclist Selene Yeager has written what many people believe is the definitive book on how to lose weight with cycling. It includes 10 simple rules that will help most people lose some weight as they bike their way lean! Yeager’s book is called Ride Your Way Lean: The Ultimate Plan for Burning Fat and Getting Fit on a Bike. It has tons of good stuff in it, including cycling drills and exercises to make your entire body lean. In this post, for your convenience, I’ve highlighted just the top 10 bike your way lean eating rules.
7 of the Best Bike Locks to Keep Your Bike Safe, 2020
This post with videos compares 7 of the best bike locks, and shows you the Independent Security Ratings of the strongest, most secure bike locks on the market. All but one of these locks are rated as Gold Standard by Sold Secure. The unrated one is our super budget bike lock option, which is only suitable for limited circumstances.
How to Choose the Right Bike Saddle
This post has a ton of information to help you understand how to choose the best bike saddle. A comfortable bike saddle will enable you to enjoy cycling, while an uncomfortable one could cause you to give up cycling in painful despair. This post walks you through the process of making sure you get the right saddle for your own specific cycling needs.
How Women Cyclists Can Prevent Saddle Soreness and Associated Issues
This post is about the problems that women cyclists sometimes experience with our “lady parts,” due to saddle soreness. It includes an explanation of what causes the problems; descriptions of the various problems; advice on how to treat them and when to seek medical help; and advice on how to avoid all of these problems in the first place. The issues I have focused on are vaginitis (yeast infections); urinary tract infections; saddle soreness (includes chafing, folliculitis, saddle sores, and boils); genital numbness; and labial hypertrophy (swollen labia).
How E-Bikes Can Help Couples to Cycle Together
Did you know that e-bikes can make it possible for couples to cycle together – sometimes for the first time ever? There are many couples who would love to go for a bike ride together, but their cycling abilities are so different that it just doesn’t work. This post contains a video that shows how an e-bike solved this problem for our friends, Amanda and Wayne Smith. It also contains three case studies that show how e-bikes can help couples to ride bikes together.
Top 10 Tips on How to Avoid a Sore Butt from Cycling
In this post plus video we share the top 10 tips on how to avoid a sore butt when cycling. Saddle soreness can be excruciating. And long-term problems can arise if you are not careful to avoid excessive pressure on the nerves in your most sensitive areas. These tips will help you avoid getting a sore butt when you ride your bike!
9 of the Best Road Bike Saddles, 2020
This video-packed post compares 9 of the best road bike saddles, helping you to choose which road bike saddle would be the best for you. Includes a chart that enables you to quickly compare features and decide which bike saddle would suit your cycling needs best. Brands include Fizik, Brooks, Selle, and Fabric. We feature saddles for men and women. Also included are video reviews, and videos showing how the best road bike saddles are made.
What Is the Function of Myelin in the Body?
Myelin is a vital part of healthy bodily function – and like all aspects of health, exercise such as cycling will help to keep myelin healthy. But what is myelin? We’re glad you asked! This post presents an in-depth look at myelin.
Get Pedaling: How to Find the Right Folding E-Bike for You
This post plus video offers advice on how to choose a folding e-bike. Folding e-bikes have the advantage that they are easy to transport and store.
7 of the Best Bike Computers, 2020 – from Budget to Premium
This post with videos compares 7 of the best bike computers available in 2020, ranging from budget to premium. There are so many great bike computers that choosing one can be overwhelming. This post about 7 of the best bike computers will help you figure out what works for your needs. It includes a handy comparison chart of the features of each bike computer. These bike computers made the list for one of two reasons: either because they are really cheap yet can do the essential functions; or because they offer an impressive range of features.
Garmin Varia Vision and Varia Rear Light Radar
This post with videos explain what the Garmin Varia Vision and Garmin Rear Light Radar do. The Garmin Varia Vision is a very slick, well-designed Heads Up Device that enables you to read the data on your Garmin Edge bike computer without having to take your eyes off the road. It fits easily to your cycling glasses, and is light weight. And the Garmin Rear Light Radar makes you more visible to motorists, and also alerts you to vehicles approaching from behind. The aim is safety, of course. But many people wonder if these high tech gadgets are worth their high price? Well, right now they are on sale, so it’s a good time to evaluate them and decide if they are luxuries, or if they are something you need.
7 Great Budget Bikes You Can Buy on Amazon in 2020 – Road, Mountain, Cruiser, Hybrid and Comfort Bikes
Reviews, comparative chart, and videos to tell you all about 7 great budget bikes you can buy on Amazon, including Cruisers, Mountain bikes, Hybrid bikes, Road Bikes, and Comfort Bikes. Take advantage of Amazon’s excellent delivery and return policies to buy a cheap bike without anxiety. Plus, some reputable brand name bikes are now available on Amazon, so there are some great options available. Post includes Pro Tips on how to buy bikes from Amazon.
5 of the Best Smart Indoor Trainers for Effective Indoor Training
This post presents a chart, reviews, and videos to help you compare 5 of the Best Smart Turbo Indoor Trainers. One of these trainers could be your key to taking your cycling speed and fitness to new levels, indoors.
What is a Smart Turbo Indoor Trainer?
Are you thinking about doing some indoor bike training, but confused about all the different options? This post aims to explain what turbo trainers are, and what smart indoor trainers are. We aim to give you enough information to make a smart decision!
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What’s New About the Garmin Edge 1030 Plus? Garmin Edge 1030 Plus vs Garmin Edge 1030
