This post will help you understand why you should always watch your hydration levels. And among other things, we will also give you a tip or two to help you keep adequately hydrated at all times.
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.
Buyer’s Guide to Finding the Best Cycling Sunglasses
Cycling is a great sport that provides an excellent cardiovascular workout while you enjoy the beauty of nature. However, one essential element that is sometimes overlooked is protecting your eyes. Cycling sunglasses are an excellent investment for any cyclist to ensure clear vision and protection from the sun’s harmful rays and from air-borne debris while […]
7 Tips for Cycling on Rough Roads
Cycling is a great way to stay in shape, see new places, and enjoy nature. However, even the most seasoned cyclists may struggle to ride over uneven roads. It takes ability and planning to go over rough terrain, including potholes, gravel, and cobblestones. We’ve included eight helpful recommendations that cover everything from picking the proper […]
How to Modify Your Bike to Cycle with Thumb Arthritis (CMC Arthritis)
This post is about how to modify your bike to cycle if you have are having pain caused by thumb arthritis. Many cyclists eventually develop a common type of thumb arthritis, called CMC (carpometacarpal) arthritis. Since getting my diagnosis, I have modified my bike to make it easier to cycle without pain. This post describes the cheap changes I made to modify my bike. The post contains several ideas for you to make to modify your bike to cycle more comfortably with thumb arthritis.
Making Wearable Technology More Comfortable While Cycling
Wearable technology has become increasingly popular among cyclists, as it provides us with an array of features to help make our rides more enjoyable and safer. However, one of the main issues that people face when using these devices is comfort – as they can often feel bulky and uncomfortable while cycling. After all, every […]
7 Tips to Prepare Yourself For A Long Bicycle Ride
Many people now embrace long bike rides as an adventure. This post offers 7 tips on how to prepare yourself for a long bicycle ride.
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.
How to Help your Kids Bike to School
The easiest way to make sure your kids get enough exercise is to help your kids to walk or bike to school. This post provides advice and tips on how to help your kids start to bike to school safely.
How to Carry a Water Bottle on ANY Bike
Here’s a cheap, elegant, and easy solution to the problem of how to carry a water bottle on any bike. Are you having a problem figuring out how to carry a water bottle on your bike? This problem is caused by the geometry of certain bikes, for example, ebikes. Unusual frames, or the need to accommodate a motor and a battery, often mean there is no space left for a water bottle cage. We have a solution for you.
How to Fix a Flat Bike Tire
Here’s a great post, with a video, about how to fix a flat bike tire, with very few tools. If you’ve been wanting to learn how to fix a flat bike tire, this post plus video should make it a snap.
How to Buy a Bike on Amazon in 2023
Usually, I would recommend that you buy a bike at your local bike shop. However, that is not possible or easy for everyone, and there is actually a good alternative: buy a bike on Amazon, and take advantage of the many benefits this online retailer offers. Here’s a post with recommendations for some excellent brand name bikes that are great deals on Amazon.
How to Change Gears on a Bike – Beginner’s Guide
Changing gears can be confusing for beginner cyclists. This post is a guide for beginner cyclists. It explains how gears on a bike work, why you should change gears on a bike, and how to change gears on a bike.
Smart Phone vs a Bike Computer for Recording Bike Rides – Which is Better?
This post has an in-depth comparison of using a smart phone vs. using a bike computer to record bike rides. Compare the pros and cons, so you can decide for yourself which will work better for you.
7 Easy Steps to Teach a Child to Ride a Bike
This post describes 7 easy steps to teach a child to ride a bike, based on our experience teaching our own kids and grandkids. The post includes short videos illustrating the most crucial points. Some of the tips here will surprise you, as they are contrary to conventional thinking on the subject. We learned the hard way – by getting it wrong a few times!
Our Top Nine Tips for Safe Winter Cycling
Winter cycling can be a challenge, but our top nine tips for safe winter cycling will help to keep you safe.
Safe Winter Cycling – How to Cycle Safely in the Winter
Winter cycling can be challenging, especially if you live in a climate that gets both cold AND wet. However, safe winter cycling is possible and even enjoyable, with careful planning and a little expense. Comfortable, safe winter cycling comes down to preparing your bike, preparing yourself, and having the right equipment. Here is a complete guide to safe winter cycling.
Do You Need a Cycling Jersey?
Do you really need a cycling jersey? Good cycling jerseys vary in price from around $40 to around $180, and even more. You may be wondering: “Why would I spend that kind of money, when I already have plenty of perfectly good shirts?” The truth is that cycling jerseys have technical features that will make you more comfortable while you ride your bike. And if you are into performance cycling, a great jersey may even help you to ride faster and longer. This post includes lots of technical details about cycling jerseys, plus advice on what kind of cycling jersey would work best for you, how to care for your cycling jersey, and a comparison of 7 of the best cycling jerseys.
How to Choose the Best Bike Light
A great bike light is essential for cycling – both for seeing, and for being seen. But with so many great bike lights on the market, how do you choose the best one? Read this post to find out exactly how to choose the best bike light for bike commuting.