When riding a bike, a helmet is something that must be worn. Whether you are eight or eighty years old, a helmet will make the difference between you walking away after an accident or you winding up in the hospital.
The state championship time trial this past Saturday was my last race of the season. After a season filled with ups and downs I was putting a lot of pressure on myself to do well at this last race.
Finding the correct bike saddle for your body and fit can be one of the toughest things for a cyclist. There is no quick and easy answer as to what saddle is best, so what measures can you take to find the one that works best for you?
We quickly picked up speed and I quickly moved my hands to squeeze my brakes and slow myself down. It was 2009 and I was definitely still a novice cyclist, deathly afraid of going downhill swiftly.
My little stage race, which pales in comparison to the Tour de France, was definitely a challenge for me, pushing myself to the limit three times in just two days.
This is a great time of year for cycling. However, lately I have found myself dragging my feet rather than running out the door to ride my bike.
The routes were definitely challenging but it was the farms and locally sourced foods that made this ride a truly unique and special one.
Participating in Strava can be a lot of fun. However, it can quickly become an obsession and source of pressure as it takes on a life of its own.
It’s a beautiful sunny day and you are enjoying a wonderful ride on your bike when all of a sudden you realize you have a flat tire. Here are the steps you need to take in order to get the flat changed and continue on with your ride.
It is always frustrating when your bike is not working properly. However, if you spend some time learning the basics of how your bike works you can probably save yourself some frustration by being able to prevent or solve more minor problems yourself.