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The above is a pre-ride stretching routine for many cyclists. Newsflash: this type of stretching does more harm than good before and is best left until after the ride.

Whether a childhood pastime, a way of promoting fitness and health, or a beloved hobby, bicycles have touched countless lives around the world. In recent years, Americans have been seeing...

The sheer exhilaration of riding a bike as a child is enough to get someone hooked for life. Add a motor to the mix for some extra speed and it...

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...

Weight loss. Improved cardiovascular and lung function. Muscle development. Enhanced immune system. There are so many research-backed benefits to riding a bike, it’s a wonder that anyone would need more...

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has had a global effect on how billions of people go about their daily lives. Many “nonessential” businesses, such as restaurants and bars, nightclubs, movie theaters, and...

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...

Whether it’s to adopt a healthier lifestyle, be more environmentally friendly, or avoid the hassles and costs that come with driving a car, the option to commute by bicycle seems...