Bicycle Tires: The Basics

Pneumatic tires were invented in 1888 by John Dunlop, and were an immediate success because they were a more effective and lighter alternative to solid rubber tires. Because Dunlop’s tires were hard to repair, Edouard Michelin invented detachable tires that...

Preparing for Your First Triathlon

  The cycling segment is arguably the most important part of a triathlon race. Sandwiched between swimming and running, cycling is the area where you can make up or lose the most time. The 12.1 mile segment makes up about half of the total time that you will...

Eating While Cycling

Because cycling is an endurance sport that can take a lot out of you physically, it is important to stay energized during your ride. If you are cycling for long periods of time, you will need to periodically eat and drink during your time on the bike. This blog post...

Practice Makes Perfect

When we begin to learn something for the first time, our efforts may seem discouraging or pointless. When preparing to go out and compete in cycling, for example, we may find ourselves feeling anxious and unmotivated because we aren’t in shape or we can’t...

Adjusting Your Bike Prevents Injury

  Riding a bicycle that does not properly fit your body can be a pain—literally. Adjusting your bicycle is crucial. Adjusting your bike can not only make a huge difference as to your efficiency when you ride, but it is also important in preventing serious pain...

Cycling Exercise Tips: Strengthening Your Core

To be able to cycle faster for longer, you have to be willing to train the muscles that are most important for your performance. Arguably, the most important muscle group you can train in order to become a better cyclist is your core.  What is my “core?”...