Every cyclist wants to get faster. Achieving this requires a blend of two essential factors: optimizing your bike’s performance and refining your personal training regimen (which includes your diet). Tune your bicycle to perfection and couple that with a well-tailored strength and conditioning program, and you’re on the fast lane to becoming a stronger and […]
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Bike Miles to Steps Calculator to Convert Your Cycling Distance into Walking Steps
The often-quoted benchmark of 10,000 steps per day is recommended by the CDC for maintaining optimal health. But, if you are a cycling enthusiast or a person who relies on their bike for daily commuting, have you ever wondered how your miles traveled by bike translate into steps, especially when trying to keep track of […]
Top 12 Road Bike Upgrades for Increased Speed and Ride Quality
Avid cyclists know the joy that comes with a smooth and swift ride. And while the rider’s skills are what matter most, the performance of your road bike can significantly influence your speed and – most importantly – ride quality. Upgrading key components of your bicycle can unlock new levels of efficiency, comfort, and speed. […]
Understanding the Increase in Weight of Tour de France Bikes
The UCI, cycling’s international governing body, has a rule stating that bikes must weigh no less than 6.8kg to prevent teams and bike manufacturers from building bikes that are too light and fragile to withstand the rigors of professional racing. There were once times when pro cycling teams mocked the rule as being outdated because, […]
How to Choose the Perfect Bike Size for Your Height and Inseam
Are you in the market for a new bike, but not sure what size to get? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Bike sizes are complicated and many people find the process of choosing a bike size to be confusing. In this blog post, we will walk you through the process of choosing the perfect bike […]
How to Protect Yourself From the Sun While Cycling
The fresh air and joy of cycling along a forest or sidewalk are exhilarating. But, this simple pleasure of speed and blurred surroundings hides a dismal and unavoidable disadvantage of cycling — the sun. Sunlight is excellent, but only in small doses. Too much sun and you’ll get badly burnt and suffer from heat stroke, […]