How-Tos & Tips
Cycling | The Best Exercise for Fat Loss
Starting a workout routine such as cycling is always tough, but can be tougher if one is overweight or “fat”. One of the ways to get started is combine exercise and enjoyment and for this, cycling is at the top of the list when it comes to fat loss! It allows you to go places, […]
Cycling Pain and Aches and How to Fix Them
Cycling done wrong can cause pains and aches. The most common reasons for pain are: Poor bike fit Poor cycling posture. Here are the common pains so you can troubleshoot or even avoid pain in the future. 1. Neck Pain One of the most common cycling pains is neck pain. Around 44% of male cyclists […]
Balanced Nutrition For Cycling – How to Fuel Up Your Body As a Cyclist
A good cycling nutrition plan is essential to help you perform your best. A lot of factors such as the time of your ride, the duration, the intensity impact the type of food you should have pre and post-ride. Sometimes if your ride is too long and intense, you might need to carry a few […]
DIY: 5 Easy Steps to Convert Your Bike Tires to Tubeless
The first tubeless tire was created by Mavic back in 1999. Since then, they’ve become massively popular as they suffer fewer punctures. People started using tubeless tires on mountain bikes first, and now almost all bikes have them! How Tubeless Tires Work Tubeless tires are similar to traditional tires; just that they don’t have a […]
15 Ways To Cycle Safely
Cycling is a pleasurable activity that can turn into horror should you find yourself in an accident. At the end of the day the bike is an elegant frame, that is no match for speeding vehicles. It is thus important for the cyclist to cycle safely and be responsible (for his life!). Safety for cyclists […]
Cycling in Mountains: How to Master Ascents and Descents
Cycling in the mountains is a whole different game. It comes with downhills, climbs, hairpin bends, and sweeping valley views. If you are cycling off-road in the mountains you may be hurtling down (or trudging up) single-tracks, going over rocks and roots. If cycling on smooth roads, you may be navigating blind corners as you […]
Bike Size Charts & Finding the Right Size Cycle
It is tempting to order a bike online as you often get great deals! For this you must know what is the right cycle size for you. In fact, even when buying a bike from a store you should know the right size for your body; and avoid leaving the store with a bike that […]
Cycling for Weight Loss? Top 10 Tips To Do it Right.
What better way to lose weight than taking up a childhood activity, and making it your fitness activity! If you like to exercise outdoors, and are not that fond of the confines of a gym, select cycling as an option for weight loss. It is also kind on the knees, and easier to begin than […]