In this post, we offer 5 useful tips for parents to help keep their kids safe when they are riding their bikes. The best part is that most of our tips involve spending time with your kids, whether it be cycling, or fixing bikes. These activities could end up being some of your child’s most cherished memories of their childhood.
Cycling the Erie Canal
Jonathan Duda shares how he cycled the entire length of the historic Erie Canal. It is a 360 mile route across New York State from Buffalo to Albany. All who complete this route become certified “End-to-enders”!
What is Augmented Reality Cycling?
Augmented Reality is going to change the way we shop for bikes, and the way we ride them. This post explains what augmented reality is, and how it is changing cycling.
11 Tips for Traveling Light On Your Long-Distance Cycling Tour
Our 11 tips for traveling light on your long-distance cycling tour will help you to successfully prepare for your bike tour. You may be intimidated by the thought of a long-distance bike tour because of all the things you would need to carry. However, fear no more. Our tips will get you focused and make sure you are traveling light.
5 Doctor’s Tips to Start Cycling Again after Knee Replacement Surgery
Are you trying to return to cycling after knee replacement surgery? If so, our post can help. Riding a bike is a great form of physical therapy following knee replacement surgery. In this post Dr. Nakul Karkare offers tips for safely returning to riding your bike after knee replacement surgery.
My Hybrid Bike – The Ultimate Fix for Knee Pain
If you suffer from knee pain, this post explains how a properly set-up hybrid bike may offer a way to exercise without causing further knee pain.
The Way of the Roses – Cycling Coast to Coast Across England
For those of you planning your first cycling tour, here is a first-hand account of what it felt like to one adventurous cyclist. Friend of the site, Pete Martin, recalls the first time he embarked on a long distance, solo cycling trip. In his case, he cycled the Way of the Roses coast to coast route across England.
3 Days and 275 Miles to End AIDS: This is Cycle for the Cause
Read this first-hand account by Marcus Woollen about his personal motivation and training to ride 275 miles in Cycle for the Cause, to raise crucial funds and awareness that support the New York City’s LGBT Community Center’s HIV prevention and support services. There’s nothing quite like completing a challenging bike ride for a cause you truly care about, so read this post and be inspired!
The 10 Best Stretches for Cyclists
Many cyclists suffer from lack of flexibility and poor posture, and many of us suffer injuries. Stretching is the best way to combat these problems. This post explains the 10 best stretches for cyclists, and shows how they target the key parts of a cyclist’s body. Start with 10 minutes a day, 4-5 times a week and you will very quickly start seeing and feeling improvements. As a bonus, you will also be able to cycle more efficiently!
5 Ways that Cycling Boosts Your Brain Function
This post is about 5 ways that cycling can boost your brain function. People who cycle often do so to boost their physical health. But it’s exciting to learn that cycling also helps to build a better brain, both functionally and structurally. Here’s what science says about the cognitive benefits of pedaling.
7 Tips for New Recumbent Trike Riders
Have you ever considered getting a recumbent trike? A recumbent trike is a bike with three wheels and a reclined style. While recumbent trikes are especially great for older cyclists with balance challenges, they are also ideal for all kinds of people for many reasons. Here we offer 7 tips for new recumbent trike riders.
Outbound Lighting Road & Trail Bike Lights
The Outbound Lighting Road and Trail Bike Lights are high-end bike lights that are lighting up the cycling world! Of course, they are not cheap, but with cycling gear, you get what you pay for. If you are in the market for excellent, high-end bike lights, read on!
NOBULL Trainers Review – The Best Mountain Biking Shoe You Are Not Using?
This post reviews the NOBULL trainers – which just may be the best mountain bike shoes you are not using! Read our review, which highlights the fact that these trainers combine retro nostalgia with innovative SuperFabric and top-notch construction.
7 Benefits of Recumbent Trikes
In this post we highlight 7 benefits of recumbent trikes, including fun, stability, safety, social interaction, exercise, and comfort!
Britain’s Most Picturesque Cycling Routes under 100 Miles
One of the best ways to see Britain is from your bike. This post offers suggestions to enjoy some of Britain’s most picturesque cycling routes under 100 miles.
The Pros and Cons of the Schwinn S29 Full Suspension Mountain Bike: Things to Consider Before Buying
The Schwinn S29 29″ Wheel Full Suspension Mountain Bike is an affordable, entry-level bike for people over 5’8″. This post lists the pros and cons of this mountain bike, so you can decide whether it might be suitable for you to try out the fun sport of mountain biking.
How to Protect Yourself when Cycling in the Summer Sun
In this post, Florida cyclist Karen Matthews shares valuable tips about how to protect yourself while cycling in the summer sun.
FAQs About Hydration for Cyclists
As a cyclist, you know hydration is important — but that doesn’t mean you don’t have questions. For a crash course in everything you need to know about hydration, check out the following FAQs about hydration for cyclists. A little knowledge and a lot of common sense are really all you need to ensure you are sufficiently hydrated for your bike rides!
5 Can’t-Miss Places to Ride Your Bike in Washington
If you are lucky enough to be in the area, Washington state offers many excellent opportunities to explore trails and roads. In this post we feature five great places to ride your bike in Washington. We have included three bike rides on trails, and two bike rides on roads.
Cycling in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco: Imlil to Imi ‘Oughelad
For those of you craving cycling adventure, here is a slice of extreme cycling adventure in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. This account will either inspire you to get out there and embrace the unknown on your bike – or make you decide that your morning commute to downtown is enough adventure already!
