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Zebra Oasis, World’s First 100% Recyclable Shoes
Here is our review of Zebra Oasis, the world’s first 100% recyclable shoes. These shoes also feature recycled CO2-injected soles.

Motosumo Indoor Cycling App Announces Week-Long Cycle for Change Initiative to Plant Trees
Motosumo – a worldwide interactive indoor cycling community – invites all their members and newcomers to burn calories together for #TeamTrees for greater impact. Motosumo pledges to plant a tree for every 5,000 calories burned during the campaign week. For seven days – starting March 13 2023 and ending 19 March 2023- all users of […]

Ten Essential Tips for Cycling in Wet Conditions
Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a beginner, these essential tips will help you stay safe and comfortable on your next rainy day ride, because our lives don’t stop due to a rainy day!

A Cyclist’s Guide to Avoiding Road Hazards
This guide is designed to provide cyclists with an overview of the most common road hazards and tips on avoiding them.

Shokz OpenRun Pro vs. Shokz OpenRun Bone Conduction Headphones: What’s the Difference?
Shokz OpenRun Pro and Shokz OpenRun are two of the very best open-ear bone conduction headphones in the world. They are also both at the top of our list of safe headphones for cyclists, thanks to their advanced bone conduction technology, which keeps your ears open to the traffic around you. While they have different price points, they look almost identical. This post sums up the differences between these two elite sets of Shokz headphones.

Things to Do As Soon As You Get a New Bike
Get ready to hit the road with this post on things to do as soon as you get a new bike. Find out how to set up your new bike. Learn the basics of bike maintenance, safety tips, and more.

Bike-Friendly Cities in the USA for your Next Vacation
One of the finest ways to see American cities is on two wheels. Seeing the sights by bike is the ideal option for casual cyclists who want to get a closer look at what our cities have to offer, while keeping active on your vacation. There are many great places for cyclists of all skill levels to have fun in the United States. This post will help you to find them.

How to Bike Safer and Reduce Your Accident Risk
We all worry about bike accidents. This post will help you to be informed about bicycle accidents: how they happen, how to prevent them, and what to do if you have a bike accident.

3 Hip Stretches to Cure Cycling Hip Pain
A very common complaint from cyclists is cycling hip pain. This post has a video showing three simple hip stretches that almost miraculously cured my own debilitating and very painful cycling hip pain.

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).

Top 10 Tips on How to Avoid a Sore Butt from Cycling
In this post plus video we share our 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.

Review of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic
We have published a review of the Samsung Galaxy 4 Classic smart watch because it is an all-round fabulous fitness and health tracker that Maggie and I both love. The physically rotating bezel makes it a joy to use. And it offers a wider range of features than any other Smart Watch or fitness tracker on the market.

7 of the Best Women’s Cycling Jackets for 2023 – 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!

7 of the Best Cheap Bike Computers under $70 for 2023 – Includes CatEye and Wireless
This post includes a chart comparing the features of 7 excellent cheap bike computers, plus videos and reviews. These 7 cheap bike computers are very popular and highly rated. All of them are sold by trusted companies with a solid reputation for quality bike computers – despite the very low price.

7 of the Best Baby and Child Bike Seats for 2023 – Reviews and Videos
Maggie features her picks for 7 of the best and safest baby and child bike seats to take your kids along for your bike ride. We include reviews and videos. Also, enjoy our quick comparison chart that will help you to choose the best option for your family’s needs.

7 of the Best Bike Computers for 2023 – from Budget to Premium
This post with videos compares 7 of the best bike computers available, 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.

7 Great Budget Bikes You Can Buy on Amazon in 2023
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 delivery and return policies to buy a budget 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.

7 of the Best Budget Indoor Bike Trainers for 2023
This post compares 7 of the best budget indoor bike trainers, ranging in price from well under $100, to around $700. These indoor trainers include Turbo, Fluid, Magnetic, Electronic and Air resistance trainers. We even feature an affordable smart trainer. An indoor bike trainer is a great way to build your cycling fitness when circumstances make it hard to go outside. Simply set up your regular bike on an indoor bike trainer and pedal away. In this post we also recommend a couple of essential accessories to make your indoor bike training experience more comfortable.

7 of the Best Waterproof Cycling Pants for Men and Women, 2023
We compare 7 of the best waterproof cycling pants for men and women. This post has everything you need to know to choose the best cycling pants. Includes a chart comparing 7 of the best waterproof cycling pants; reviews and videos; plus information about how to choose the best cycling pants, explaining the technology that produces pants that are both waterproof and breathable.

7 of the Best Budget E-bikes under $1000 for 2023
This post with video reviews showcases the best BUDGET e-bikes under $1000 you can buy on Amazon. A really great e-bike can cost a lot of money – but the good news is that if you want to try electric bikes for the first time, you can buy decent quality e-bikes for less than $1000 on Amazon. In this post, we show you the best budget e-bikes we could find. Pick one, try it out, and experience the joy of electric biking!

How to Get Bike Fit: Complete Bike Training Plan
This is a complete bike training plan that is suitable for new cyclists who want to get fit, build muscle, and burn calories. It is based on principles of rest, moderation, consistency – and progressive overload and interval training. Following this bike training plan will enable you to dramatically increase your fitness level, strength, and cardiovascular health.

7 of the Best Smart Watchers and Fitness Trackers for 2023
This video-packed post presents our picks for 7 of the best fitness trackers. Includes chart to easily compare all of the activity trackers! All of these fitness trackers offer excellent ways to track your bike rides and other athletic activities. They also offer a range of other health stats, plus numerous other fitness and health features as well. Tracking your activities is one of the best ways to improve your health, because tracking motivates you to exercise more.

7 of the Best Waterproof Cycling Jackets for Men and Women in 2023
This post highlights and compares 7 of the best waterproof cycling jackets for men and women for cycling in rainy weather. We present a handy chart to make your choice quick and easy. A premium waterproof cycling jackets keeps rainwater out, while letting your sweat and body heat escape, so that you can stay dry and maintain a comfortable core temperature as you cycle. Check out these 7 excellent cycling jackets, and decide which one is right for you.

7 of the Best Bike Locks to Keep Your Bike Safe in 2023
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. Use this post to help you quickly choose the best possible bike lock for your own specific needs.

Our Ultimate Gift Guide – 90 Best Gifts for Cyclists
In this gift guide for cyclists we offer suggestions for the 90 best gifts for cyclists in 20212 grouped into price ranges. Whether you are looking for a Secret Santa gift under $15, or something very special for the cyclist you love (where price is no object) – we have you covered! Our suggestions are based on the items that our readers consistently buy and enjoy. And also on products that we personally use and love. We have a handy chart that shows you all of our top gift picks at a glance. After that, we have more details about our top suggestions, plus handy links to many more gift choices.

Best Budget Gifts for Cyclists Under $15 and Under $30
In this guide we present dozens of ideas for the Best Budget Gifts for cyclists, all arranged in an easy-to-scan chart. We have two categories: Best Budget Gifts for Cyclists under $15, followed by Best Budget Gifts under $30. Our suggestions are based on the items that our readers consistently buy and enjoy. And also on products that we personally use and love. After the chart, we have more details about our top suggestions, plus handy links to many more gift choices.

7 of the Best Budget Bike Computers for 2023
In this post we use a handy comparative chart and reviews to present and compare 7 of the best budget bike computers. These bike computers range from super budget bare bones, to a highly recommended, powerful bike computer that offers 77 data fields and navigation via a choice of 5 different satellite systems – at a price much lower than you would pay for a comparable Garmin or Wahoo. We even found a high-tech bike computer for less than $100.

Garmin Edge 1030 Plus vs Garmin Edge 1030. What’s the Difference?
This post lists all of the upgrades to be found in the Garmin Edge 1030 Plus vs the GPS bike computer it replaced, the Garmin Edge 1030. At the end of the post we include a video that showcases the impressive features of the Garmin Edge 1030 Plus. This comprehensive post will help you to decide which bike computer you should buy.

7 of the Best Bike Lights for Night Riding and Commuting in 2023
This post compares 7 of the best bike lights for night riding and bike commuting. Use our chart to compare these 7 bike lights, and decide which one is right for your cycling needs. Includes best super bright helmet light, best all round commuter bike light, best bargain bike light, best taillight, best bargain combo bike light set, and best super bright handlebar lights.

Garmin Edge 1040 vs 1030 Plus: What’s the Difference?
With the debut of the new Garmin Edge 1040, a lot of people are wondering what’s new about the 1040. Is the upgrade to the 1040 worth it? This post sums up what is new about the Garmin Edge 1040 vs 1030 Plus, so you can make up your own mind if the upgrade is useful for you.
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