Active.com cycling Articles

8 Options for the Indoor Trainer

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Make sure your indoor cycling workouts don't lose your interest. Here are eight products that will keep your time on the indoor trainer interesting and productive.

6 Early-Season Time Trials

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Get the season started in exciting fashion with a thrilling race against the clock. Here are six time trials that test your speed and endurance.

What's the Right Intensity for Base Building?

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Base building is obviously the time to ramp up your skills for the upcoming season. But how hard should your intensity be? What's the most effective way to improve your fitness, without bonking in the process.

4 Tips for Planning Your Cycling Season

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The dead of winter is the time when cyclists start planning out the next season. Make sure your blueprint is right for you with these tips.

Your Guide to Getting More Aero

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Don't let wind drag keep you from riding your best. From gear suggestions to quick tips to ideas you probably never thought of, here are ways you can be more aerodynamic on the bike.

How to Handle a Bike Accident With a Vehicle

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

If your bike collides with a vehicle, there's certain steps to take in order to protect yourself. Here's a rundown of what you should do in the event of a bike/car accident.

Active Cycling Book Club

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Looking for a great read to aid your passion of cycling? From how-to books to entertaining narratives to insightful autobiographies, here a few of Active.com's favorite cycling books.

Winter Cycling Articles

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Cold weather and unpredictable conditions shouldn't mean you're confined to the indoor trainer for the winter. Follow the advice in these articles to keep your wheels rolling all year long.

6 Tips for Century Ride Rookies

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Preparing for your first century ride? The big day might come with setbacks you weren't prepared for. Here are six common challenges newbies might not expect, and what you can learn from them.

10 Tips for Your Fall Century Ride

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Whether you're enjoying a final late-season ride or just love cycling through all seasons, use these tips to get the most from your fall century.

Preparing for a Hilly Century

Most century rides have a hill or two, but some take pride in sending you up and over every elevation within 100 miles. These tips will have you ready for whatever terrain you're "inclined" to do.

Preventing Saddle Sores

Getting back on the bike after a layoff can literally be a pain in the butt. Making a few adjustments to your cycling wardrobe and bike, however, can limit the risk for saddle sores.

When Flesh Meets Earth

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Call it a scrape, a strawberry, minor abrasion or road rash; but they are all basically the same injury. Read on for ways to deal with wounds.

Tight IT Band? 3 Simple Exercises to Fix it Now

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Having issues with your IT band? Before you're forced off the bike, try these exercises to spur on the healing process.

How to Avoid Lower Back Pain While Cycling

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Back pain is a common problem among aging Americans, but it can also strike younger cyclists. End the aches by correcting these causes.

10 Tips From Hard-Core Bike Commuters

Want to start bike commuting, but don't know how to make the change? Two hard-core riders offer advice on weathering your two-wheel trip to work.

Intro to Bike Lights: A Safety Tool for All Seasons

It's imperative for cyclists who ride in the dark to have lights--often it's the law. Here's how you can increase the odds a car will see you, and that you'll see the pothole, root or whatever lies in your path.

Important Safety Tips for Commuting by Bike

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

You've seen them on the road. Vigilantly pedaling through rain, sleet and snow. "Lunatics," you comment to your co-workers. But secretly you want to be just like them. Here's some tips on how to commute safely.