health and fitness

Whether you took the winter off to heal an injury, dodge burnout, or simply enjoy a well-earned break, there’s something about the promise of summer racing that stirs the legs...

If you ride a bicycle long enough, the inevitable will happen: you’re going to crash. One moment, you’re happily pedaling along, and the next thing you know, you’re looking up...

Building fitness as a cyclist over the winter months requires a structured plan incorporating indoor and outdoor training, strength work, and recovery. A well-designed plan will optimize for gradually increasing...

The difference between a good cyclist and a great cyclist is explosive power. No matter what cycling discipline you participate in, explosive power is a secret weapon for advancing in...

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...

Surveys show that of Americans who regularly work out, over 50% report that their workout occurs before 10:00 A.M.

Regardless of the cycling discipline you lean toward—yes, even me, the beer-drinking mountain biker—can benefit from high-intensity interval training

A few years after becoming a father, I rediscovered and fell back in love with mountain biking. Shortly after, I realized nothing would bring me greater joy than having my...

Countless cyclists eagerly anticipate the arrival of summer’s warm weather, longer daylight hours, green landscapes, and cycling events However, for others, summertime means scorching sunshine and soaring temperatures

Cycling is not only a great way to stay fit and explore local surroundings, but for many, it also serves as a gateway to a vibrant community where meaningful connections...

The simple act of riding a bike instead of driving a car can have a profoundly positive impact on the environment. According to a notable study conducted by MIT in...

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...

In the past, discussing mental health was reserved for doctors and private settings. However, the last decade has seen more resources devoted to learning about the brain and mental health....

Anyone who pursues an athletic endeavor, whether recreationally or professionally, knows what an injury means: time away from doing something we love and need—bike riding. There is an undeniable mind-body...

Most people can recall the carefree days of childhood, riding their bikes for the sheer joy of it. Yet somehow, in the years between childhood and adulthood, many leave this...

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...

The struggle of having to exercise in hot weather is all too real. While many people simply forgo their daily fitness regimen when the heat is too much to bear,...

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.

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...

'Yoga is soooo overrated!' said nobody, ever. That’s because anyone who has adopted a consistent yoga routine knows firsthand the many benefits that accompany all that stretch, conscious breathing, and...

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!...

If you didn't grow up riding a bike through your neighborhood streets, you might find cycling a bit daunting at first. However, it's just as easy for an adult to...

Cloudy skies with a forecast of rain might make you change your mind about heading out on your bike. You are not alone: cyclists from Miami to Portland deal with...

Bicycling can have a plethora of positive health effects. Cycling increases muscle strength in your lower body and spikes a healthy brain protein essential to maintaining and improving neural pathways....

Children are encouraged to go outside and ride their bikes so they can get their bodies moving and breathe in some fresh air. Doctors tell us to ride a bike...