Articles Index
Heart Rate Training and Spinning / Indoor Cycling: a Powerful Combination
This article describes how you can develop your cardiovascular endurance through indoor cycling (also known as “Spinning”) sessions, which allows you to very specifically and intentionally utilize heart rate training under controlled circumstances.
Katy Trail ride journal - Day 3
This is an account of day 3 of my May 2011 misadventures on a cross-Missouri ride on the Katy Trail, a 240-mile former rail line now converted to a bike path.
Katy Trail ride journal - Day 2
Katy Trail ride journal - Day 2 - May 9-13, 2011.
Katy Trail Ride Journal - Day 1: May 9, 2011
This is an account of my May 2011 misadventures on a cross-Missouri ride on the Katy Trail, a 240-mile former rail line now converted to a bike path.
Arkansas Mountain Biking Report: Cedar Glades Park
Cedar Glades Mountain Biking Trail: a report on the trails at Cedar Glades Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Check Your Bike Shoe Cleat Bolts Twice a Year
Simple maintenance on your bike shoes -- five minutes once or twice a year -- can help you avoid bigger problems.
Lance Armstrong
Lance Armstrong is one of the best bicycle racers of all time. Find out more here about Lance Armstrong.
Schedule of USA Cycling National Championships in 2012
Here's the schedule of all the USA Cycling National Bike Racing Championships in 2012.
Simple Steps to Avoiding Flat Tires
Avoiding flat tires on your bicycle is one of the main concern riders have. Learn here how you can do simple things to prevent flat tires on your bike.
TV Broadcast Schedule - 2008 Amgen Tour of California
Here's the TV schedule for broadcasts of the 2008 Amgen Tour of California
Tour de France 2007
The Tour de France is the premier event in cycling each year. Here is information on Tour de France riders and teams, current standings, details on the route and stages, plus everything else you need to know to be up on the latest on the Tour de France.
Dynamo Lights Mean No More Batteries
Commuter and all-weather riders should consider giving dynamo-powered lights a try. Here's why ditching batteries for your bike lights in exchange for a little generator mounted in the hub that you power when the wheels go around might be a good idea.
Team Profiles for the 2008 Tour de France
An overview of the teams competing in the 2008 Tour de France, complete with lists of Tour de France riders and expert forecasting and predictions on the race results.
Improve Your Cycling Fitness with Spin Class Interval Training
Interval training can benefit cyclists of all levels. Find out more here about how you can do interval workouts in spin classes that'll really benefit you and make you stronger.
Getting Started in Biking
Getting Started in Biking - Thinking about taking up bicycling? Whether for fun, fitness or transportation, riding a bike is a great way to get around. Here are the basic things to think about if you're getting started in biking.
Biking for Weight Loss
So, you’re thinking that it’s time to lose a few pounds. How about dusting off that bike in the garage and taking it out for a spin? Bicycling is ideal for weight loss because it burns a lot of calories.
Out-of-the-Norm Rides
Bike rides with a twist. Sure, the weekend club rides are great. But for a truly memorable time, don’t miss these crazy bike rides. Midnight rides, Critical Mass, naked rides and more.
2011 Amgen Tour of California
An overview of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California professional bike race with stage and route information.
All About Olympic BMX
BMX -- bicycle motocross -- is still a very new Olympic event, making its debut at the 2008 Olympics games in Beijing. Find out more about what Olympic BMX is all about, including details on the course, riders and equipment.
Weightlifting to Improve Your Cycling: The Calf Raise
Having strong and powerful legs drives sprinting ability and improves your cycling overall. This article shows you how to do the calf raise, one of the best exercises for strengthening your legs, giving you even more speed and power on the bike.
Bike Riding in Washington, D.C.
Bike riding - in Washington, D.C. - For many reasons, Washington, D.C. is the ideal place to ride a bike. For a tourist or a visitor, a bicycle offers an easy way to cover lots of ground, yet still see things up close and in person. Here's a guide to bike riding in Washington, D.C.
Four Easy Bike Tune-Up Tricks
Sometimes the simplest things can have the biggest effect. Here are easy things you can do to tune-up your bike and improve performance - all without advanced knowledge or complicated tools.
Dress Right for Cool Weather Riding
Cooler temperatures mean terrific riding conditions. But knowing how to dress for it means the difference between comfortable riding and being too cold or too hot. Learn here how to dress right for cool weather riding
Cranksgiving
Cranksgiving is a bike ride and food drive. Originated by bike messengers in New York City, riders take a shopping list of items needed by local food pantries and ride/race from store to store collecting what's needed.
Portland Church Has Special Shrine for Cyclists
At St. Stephan's Episcopal Church in Portland, the only known U.S. church with specific welcome and emphasis on cycling, bike riders are made to feel especially welcome.