This post is about how to modify your bike to cycle with thumb arthritis (CMC arthritis) . This kind of arthritis causes pain while cycling, especially while using your thumbs to change gears. Many cyclists (including me) eventually develop a common type of thumb arthritis, called CMC (carpometacarpal) arthritis. Since getting my diagnosis, I have modified my bike to make it … [Read more...]
Why You Should Be Watching Century Ride: Smart Cycling Advice for Your 50s and Beyond
If you're a cyclist in your 50s or older who wants to stay strong, smart, and on the road for decades to come, I want to put a YouTube channel on your radar that’s made a real impression on me: Century Ride, hosted by the sharp and down-to-earth Kelly Patchet. Kelly’s in her 50s herself, and she’s creating the kind of intelligent, experience-based cycling content that’s … [Read more...]
I Got a UTI from My Cycling Shorts — How to Prevent Getting a UTI from Cycling as a Female Cyclist
How to Prevent Getting a UTI from Cycling as a Female Cyclist — Real Talk on Hygiene, Gear, and Smart Habits Let’s talk about something not glamorous but very real: getting a UTI from cycling. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are painful and horrible, and to be avoided at all costs. If you’re a female cyclist, especially one who loves long rides or rides daily, listen up — your … [Read more...]
7 of the Best Baby and Child Bike Seats for 2025 – Reviews and Videos
Here are 7 of the best baby and child bike seats to keep your child safe on bike rides. This post includes a handy comparison chart so you can quickly choose the best bike seat for your child. There are also videos and reviews to help you decide. If you want to take your child cycling with you, your first thought will likely be the safety of your child. But there are other … [Read more...]
7 Easy Tips to Prevent Cycling Knee Pain
Here are my top 7 best ways to prevent cycling knee pain. Cycling knee pain causes pain to millions of cyclists, and even causes many to quit cycling, whether temporarily or permanently. This is of course part of a vicious cycle of bad health, because scientists have proven that exercise is so good for you that exercise can even be called a miracle cure for most of the diseases … [Read more...]
