Here are our Top Ten Tips to Lose Weight Cycling, gathered from real people who have succeeded in their quest to lose weight cycling!
7 of the Best Bike Locks to Keep Your Bike Safe, 2021
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 Set Up a Commuter Bike
Are you planning to set up a commuter bike? This post has all the information you need to set up a commuter bike to meet your needs, including how to choose a suitable bike, and how to equip it with essential accessories for safe and comfortable bike commuting.
Complete Guide to Stretching for Cyclists
Every cyclist needs a complete guide to stretching, to prevent cycling knee and hip pain, and injuries in general. This post explains why cyclists need to stretch, describes the focus areas that cyclists need to prioritize, and introduces you to the most important stretches you need to do to prevent pain. Cycling knee and hip pain in particular is a major concern for many cyclists. The stretches in this post are an easy way to prevent cycling knee pain and hip pain. We also include some basic exercises, if you want to be even more proactive! This post also includes two videos to show you how easy these moves actually are.
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.
New Cycling Flask on KickStarter – Check it Out!
Here is news of a great new KickStarter run by the inventor of a new cycling flask for cyclists. And it’s available for a limited time on KickStarter at a reduced price. Let’s help make this invention a reality by helping the inventor reach his goal.
How Much Aerobic, Anaerobic, and HIIT Cycling Training Should You Do?
This post plus video explain the differences between aerobic, anaerobic and HIIT cycling training. We also suggest how much of each kind of training you should be doing to achieve your own specific cycling training goals.
10 Top Tips to Keep your Bike from being Stolen
Here are my top ten tips to keep your bike from being stolen, because nobody wants the trauma of losing their beloved bike. Follow these tips to keep your beloved bike safe!
How to Help End Organized Bike Theft Crime in Vancouver – and Protect Your Bike
Bike theft in Vancouver is often carried out by organized crime rings. As a result, Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers recently (22 June) called for tips to help defeat these crime rings. This post includes two tips for you to help end organized bike theft crime, and also protect your own bike.
How to Buy Used Bikes on Craigslist (and Other Online Marketplaces)
Post and video to help you buy a bike online without getting ripped off. Thinking of buying a used bike on Craigslist, Kijiji, eBay, LesPAC, or any other Online Market Place? Here’s a guide to help you find a good quality, bargain-priced used bike. This guide will show you what research you should do, what to watch out for, and which brands can be trusted when you set out to buy a used bike. Includes a step-by-step video showing all you should check for when assessing a used bike.
Complete Bike Frame Size Guide – Bike Frame Measurement and Size Charts
This complete bike frame size guide will show you how to figure out the correct bike frame size for adults and kids. This post includes all you need to know about bike frame measurement, and includes handy bike frame size charts for adult bikes and kid’s bikes. The adult charts include sizes for hybrid bikes, mountain bikes, and road bikes. This guide also includes advice on whether to choose a women-specific bike. And it also shows you how to figure out whether you have a good Ape Index! The guide wraps it all up with a definitive video that will show you exactly how to measure for correct bike frame size.
Intermittent Fasting, Cycling, HIIT, and Weight Loss
There are some who say that the combination of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and intermittent fasting caused the “weight to just fall off.” Others say it is an inherently dangerous and even crazy combination. We know for sure that intermittent fasting is a research-proven way to reduce your insulin and glucose levels, and as a result, increase the weight you can lose by exercising. But how would it work with bike training? Would it help you to lose weight, or would it make it impossible for you to crank your pedals efficiently? This post, plus video, will help you decide if you want to give it a try.
The New Garmin Enduro Smart Watch – Is it a Good Choice for Cyclists?
Garmin has a brand new smartwatch, the Garmin Enduro, and it has a very impressive secret weapon. The question is: Is the Garmin Enduro a good choice for cyclists? The answer is nuanced – it really depends what kind of cyclist you are, and what you need your smart watch to do. This post will help you figure out if this new fitness watch is for you. Watch the video review, check out our list of Pros and Cons of the Garmin Enduro, and decide for yourself!
7 of the Best Bike Computers, 2021 – from Budget to Premium
This post with videos compares 7 of the best bike computers available in 2021, 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 of the Best Waterproof Cycling Jackets for Men and Women, 2021
This post highlights and compares 7 of the best waterproof cycling jackets for men and women for cycling in rainy weather. A premium waterproof cycling jackets keeps rainwater out, while letting your sweat and body heat escape, so that you can stay dry, while also maintaining a comfortable core temperature as you cycle. Check out these 7 excellent cycling jackets, and decide which one is right for you.
Two-year-old Cyclist Shows Off Trail Riding Skills
Kashius Weme rides the trails better than most adults in the word. This two-year-old hails from Nanaimo, BC, Canada. His third word was “bike” (after the usual two first words). His mom Kimeesha See says that he has “loved bikes since before he could walk.” Watch this video to see how amazing this tiny cyclist […]
World’s Stupidest Ebike Thieves
The video below was made by eBikes USA. It shows the ridiculous lengths would-be thieves went to, in order to try to steal ebikes. They failed to get any bikes, but they did damage thousands of dollars worth of beautiful bikes. If you want to learn about the RIGHT way to get a new ebike, […]
Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Start Cycling Daily
Cycling is a low impact, effective form of exercise that can provide you with many physical, emotional and mental health benefits. This post contains the top five reasons why you should include cycling into your healthy lifestyle routine.
Specialized Announces Brand New E-Bike – the Como Super Light
Specialized has just unveiled the new Specialized Como SL (Super Light), an electric pedal assist Class 3 ebike designed for anyone and everyone. Building on Specialized’s decades of industry knowledge, the everyday commuter can now benefit from the same Super Light technologies that go into Specialized performance models like the Vado SL, the Creo SL and the Levo SL. SL e-bikes are approximately 40% lighter than traditional e-bikes, and yet will still assist you up to 28mph.
A Guide to Buying a Used Electric Bike
Electric bikes are expensive and many of us simply cannot afford to buy a new one. Buying a used e-bike can save you a lot of money, and is a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly option. However, you need to be careful about certain things to make a smarter choice. For example, you need to make sure […]
