Denis Voitenko

Half of your fitness lives in your leg muscles, in the mitochondria that burn fat, sugar and, late in a long ride, your own muscle protein. Here is how training...

Pro cycling teams stopped grinding out heavy sets to failure and started watching bar speed instead. Velocity-based training loads the bar at 60 to 70% of max, pushes every rep...

The old advice was pasta and a banana. The newest research in cyclists says 1.6 to 2.0 grams of protein per kilogram a day, double the RDA, with 30 to...

The skin-and-bones climber of the 2000s is gone. Today's pros are as lean as ever but carry more muscle, because durability, the power you still have after three hours, is...

Winter on the trainer is the one time of year you control every variable, so spend it fixing a specific weakness. Four of them, fading after 90 minutes, a low...

Aerobic fitness carries over between sports, but unevenly: running and cross-country skiing transfer to the bike well, swimming barely at all. The real payoff is what cycling cannot give you,...

Dirty 30s are eight 30-second efforts at 120% to 150% of FTP with a minute easy between them, 26 minutes door to door. The Norwegian research behind short intervals, the...

Winter is the only stretch of the year long enough to build real strength. Here is how mountain bikers should spend it: two heavy gym sessions a week, a minimal...

Pro riders eat 90 to 120 g of sugar an hour and amateurs copy them. Now lean, high-volume cyclists are turning up with prediabetic bloodwork. What the studies show, what...

Washington rewrote its e-bike definition in ESSB 6110, effective June 11, 2026. Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 e-bikes with pedals and 750 watts or less stay bicycles: no...

Every e-bike in New York City is capped at 15 mph, a red light on a bike is a traffic ticket again as of March 27, 2026, and no-fault pays...

A new car costs $12,863 a year, per AAA, which works out to roughly a workday of pay every week. An e-bike costs about $1,000. Yet riders who buy one...

A bike cargo trailer costs $150 to $600, hooks to the bike you already own in about ten seconds, and hauls 100 lbs of groceries without changing how the bike...

Push hard for long enough without recovering and training stops making you faster. Here is how normal fatigue turns into overreaching and then overtraining syndrome, why cyclists are unusually good...

Somewhere in your riding group there is someone injecting BPC-157 near a knee that has hurt since March. Here is what is in the vial, what the research says it...

Connecticut rewrote its e-bike rules in Public Act 25-159 and Public Act 25-65, effective October 1, 2025. Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 e-bikes stay bicycles: no license, no...

The pandemic bike boom is aging into the best used-bike market in memory, and the easiest one in which to buy somebody else's problem. Here is how to price a...

Illinois signed Public Act 104-0854, effective January 1, 2027. Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 e-bikes stay bicycles: no license, no registration, no insurance mandate. Anything over 750 watts...

Mountain bikers visit the emergency room twice as often, but road cyclists suffer the more severe injuries, the worse head trauma, and nearly all the fatalities. A 2025 trauma study...

Good climbers are made, not born. The research points to a handful of trainable levers: power-to-weight ratio, VO2max intervals, threshold work, heavy strength training, cadence, and pacing. Here is what...

The old warning that lifting makes cyclists slow and bulky has not survived the research. Two heavy gym sessions a week improve pedaling economy, sprint power, and fatigue resistance, and...

Chain lube is the cheapest performance and durability product in cycling, and most riders use the wrong one. Here is how wet lube, dry lube, drip wax, and hot melt...

A pain cave is a corner of your home where the bike is always ready and the only variable left is whether you show up. Here is what it costs...

A gear ratio is chainring teeth divided by cog teeth, and that one division explains almost everything about how a bike climbs, cruises, and sprints. Here is how to read...

Golf participation is at an eight-year high, yet in tech, finance, and health-minded leadership the deal has moved off the fairway and onto the bike. A two-hour group ride replaces...

Auto insurance covers bicycle accidents more often than most riders realize, but only in certain scenarios. Which policy pays, how much, and whether you recover at all depends on the...

Iron gets all the attention, but it is one of a dozen numbers that decide whether your legs show up. Here is the complete blood panel worth asking your doctor...

Wildfire smoke and summer ozone are now part of every cyclist's training calendar. Here is what the Air Quality Index actually measures, how hard exercise multiplies your dose of pollution,...

Creatine is one of the safest, most studied supplements on the shelf, and you do not need to race to benefit. Here is what it does for cyclists, what it...

New Jersey now registers e-bikes the way it registers mopeds. Starting June 26, 2026, riders schedule an appointment at a Motor Vehicle Commission center, show proof of ownership, and walk...

The Norwegian 4x4 is the most studied interval workout for raising VO2 max: four 4-minute efforts at 90-95% of max heart rate, three minutes easy between. Here is how cyclists...

The e-bike regulatory landscape is shifting rapidly in 2026. From New Jersey's S4834 reclassifying all e-bikes as motorized vehicles to California’s proposed AB 1942 registration mandates, riders face a new...

The e-bike regulatory landscape is shifting rapidly in 2026. From New Jersey's S4834 reclassifying all e-bikes as motorized vehicles to California’s proposed AB 1942 registration mandates, riders face a new...

New Jersey now requires most e-bike riders to register their bike, hold a driver's license, and carry liability insurance. Anything with a throttle or capable of assisting past 20 mph...

Florida’s 2026 e-bike laws (SB 382/HB 243) mandate a 10 mph limit near pedestrians, ID for Class 3 riders, and fines for motor mods. While coverage isn't mandatory, riders are...

What every cyclist needs to know about protecting their bike, health, and finances in 2026

By 2026, higher deductibles, shrinking subsidies, and surprise ambulance bills will make a post-crash hospital visit far pricier for cyclists—so it’s smart to reassess health coverage now and consider a...

E-bikes are becoming a popular choice for teens, offering freedom and practicality, but parents need to carefully match bike type, size, and class (1, 2, or 3) to their child’s...

Velosurance’s state-by-state analysis ranks Vermont #1 for bike-commuter-friendliness, followed by Oregon and Minnesota, using a 100-point model across ridership, infrastructure, road laws/safety, and federal funding. The study highlights how strong...

Moped-style e-bikes blend vintage moto looks with modern power, but discerning buyers should look past the hype and focus on weight, motor type, range, proven electronics, service support, and security...

The truth is, cycling can be simpler, cheaper, and more enjoyable than the experts want you to believe. These 25 opinions might ruffle some lycra-clad feathers, but they're designed to...

This article debunks the five most common myths about bicycle coverage under this type of insurance, revealing the hidden limitations, exclusions, and financial risks that could leave you pedaling without...

Specialty bicycle insurance is designed around how cyclists actually ride, store, and risk their bikes. Specialty bicycle insurance policies understand the unique risks cyclists face and provide targeted protection that...

While it isnt a direct replacement for a car, more people should consider purchasing an e-bike rather than another EV.

Whether you are a road, gravel, or mountain biker, we all want to go faster. Any cyclist will tell you that a critical component to progressing as a rider is...

When specialty bicycle insurance is discussed, one might be quick to associate it with coverage on high-end or customized bicycles owned by aficionados and used for racing or other special...

Recovering from injuries or undergoing rehabilitation can be a challenging and sometimes frustrating journey, but incorporating electric bicycles, or e-bikes, into your rehabilitation program can make all the difference. While...

Tires can drastically affect your ride, they can be the difference between winning or losing, crashing or “saving it,” riding with confidence or with fear. If your bike is due...

How important is the warranty? Are all warranties the same? What does the warranty really cover? These are the questions that most consumers ask when shopping for a bicycle or...

For many who enjoy riding outdoors, winter weather often means the end of outdoor activities. However, most regions have days that could very well be ideal for a winter ride—if...

Winter riding can be every bit as enjoyable as warm-weather riding when you do it right. However, if you head out unprepared, it could turn out to be the worst...

Winter weather doesn’t have to put an end to your rides, but it does mean that you’re going to have to make a few adjustments to continue enjoying them year...

While a casual rider likely has little concern regarding how much they’re actually sweating, if you’re an endurance cyclist or ride competitively, knowing your sweat rate is a critical component...

As a cyclist, there are few experiences more terrifying than that of being hit by a car. A popular belief is that riding a bicycle is a dangerous pastime, but...

These days everyone has the same idea: get outside and exercise! While it might be as simple as hopping onto the saddle for some, many have to commute to local...

A widely held belief is that prolonged intense workouts, such as endurance races, compromise the immune system. While evidence suggests that may be the case, it also suggests that a...

For awhile, commuting by bike was getting a pretty bad rep. In fact, at one point, bicycling started to see a consistent decline. However, in recent years, many communities have...

Track cycling might just be one of the most exciting, fast-paced facets of the cycling world. It requires a specialized bike and sharp technical skills. And while there’s nothing easy...

Changing a bike tire might not seem like an especially important life skill, but if you ride a bike in any capacity, it’s a skill you should learn. No one...

Health benefits, environmentally-friendly transportation, and exhilarating fun are just a few of the many reasons why cycling is so popular. What makes cycling so different from almost any other sport...

Whether your passion is shredding a singletrack, an intense road hammerfest, or just a leisurely pedal, there’s one thing all cyclists tend to agree on: riding is an exhilarating experience!...

Whether you’re trying to escape the everyday stresses of life, setting out for an adrenaline packed adventure, want to become one with nature, or simply feel the need to go...

Once in awhile an unexpected movement arises in the cycling world and takes many by surprise. The most recent discipline to emerge is cyclocross racing and gravel riding, on very...

If you spend any significant time on two wheels, you will eventually crash. While accumulating riding experience will cut down on the frequency of crashes, even the most experienced riders...

As with any competitive sport, triathlon carries certain inherent risks ranging from road rash to more dire consequences like financial loss and liability. Risk isn’t fun to talk about, but...

If you commute by bike, then you are most likely aware of the joys that come with being “one with your environment” during your ride. However beautiful your commutes may...

Carrying your bicycle in or on your car is an excellent way to expand your cycling experience and makes it much easier to find quiet country roads or some sweet...

Take your bike for a quick pedal around the neighborhood to make sure the gears and brakes are working well. Then take your allen key tool set and check every...

If there’s one thing you need to know about mountain biking safety, it’s that you need to wear a helmet. In the event that you fall off your bike, crash,...

If you carry your precious bike around on the roof of your car you probably live in fear of the day you forget the bike is up top and drive...

First, remove the outer cable cover from the stops on the frame. This will allow you to slide the outer cover along the cable so you can lubricate the shifting...

Have you let the muck and grime build up on your bike or did you just spend a ride hammering through some nasty wet roads or trails? If your bike...