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These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Road Bike Sizing Chart
Wondering about sizing for road bikes, and what proper fit is on a road bicycle for your height? Here's how to tell what the right size road bike is for you.
Bike Size Guide
Bike sizing can be tricky - here's how to figure out what size bicycle is best for your and how to make it fit you right
Sizing Guide to Mountain Bikes
Wondering about sizing for mountain bikes, and what proper fit is on a mountain bicycle for your height? Sizing on mountain bikes can be a bit erratic, to say the least, so here's a helpful guide to tell on how to tell what the right size mountain bike is for you.
How to Fit a Bike
Here's how to size a bike - what you need to know to fit yourself to the proper size bicycle
What is a Spinning Class?
Spinning has grown in popularity in recent years both among general fitness enthusiasts and with cyclists as a way to keep in shape among the off-season. Here's a description of what you'll find in a spinning class.
Kids' Bike Sizing Guide
Wondering about bike sizing for kid's bikes? Here's how to tell the right size kids bike you need.
The Right Bike for You
How to buy a bike - what kind of bicycle is right for you
All About Hybrid Bikes
A hybrid bike combines the best features of both road bikes and mountain bikes to produce a bicycle that is both fast and sturdy. Here's more about hybrid bikes and what makes them unique.
Bike Your Way to a Better Body
Bicycling is a great way to make yourself look and feel better. Learn how riding your bike can help you lose weight, build muscle mass, and help your posture and stamina.
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.
Sizing Guide to Hybrid Bikes
Wondering about sizing for hybrid bikes, and what proper fit is on a hybrid bicycle for your height? Sizing on hybrid bikes is more like a mountain bike than a road bike, so here's a helpful guide to tell on how to tell what the right size hybrid bike is for you.
BMX Gear Olympic Riders Use
Here's a photo of the bike used by BMX athletes in the Olympic games.
Bike Tire Buying Tips
Buying a bike tire shouldn't be too complicated. But there are lots of variables. Width, tread, diameter, material, etc., are all factors that affect performance and durability. Here's what you need to know when buying bikes tires.
All About Road Bikes
What is a road bike? This article will tell you all about road bicycles and what to look for in them.
Audrey Hepburn on a bike
Audrey Hepburn on a bike
History of Bikes
Bicycles in one form or another have been around for nearly 220 years. Find out more about their interesting history and see photographs and illustrations of bikes from then and now.
Ten Best Bike Jokes
The Ten Best Bicycle Jokes of All Time
Why Bike? Top 5 Reasons
Reasons to Ride a Bike - Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Ride a Bike
Types of Bike Pedals
Toe clips offer considerable advantages over platform pedals.
Bike Tire Guide
Here is an example of balloon tires like you'd find on a cruiser bike.
Lance Armstrong Books
Here's a list of books by and about American cycling legend Lance Armstrong, seven time winner of the Tour de France.
What is a Mountain Bike?
What is a mountain bike? Here's a description of what makes mountain bikes different, and what you want to look for when considering a mountain bike
Train for a Century Ride
A century ride (100 miles) is a major accomplishment for a cyclist. Here's a training plan that will help you prepare to reach that goal of riding your bike a hundred miles in one day.
Kid's Bikes-Finding a Deal
It can be hard to find a decent bike for a kid. You don't want to drop hundreds of dollars on something they'll outgrow, but you also don't want to saddle your child with a crappy piece of junk. So what to do? Here are some options for finding that perfect kid's bike.
Four Easy 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.
How to Change Gears
Want to know the basics of shifting from one gear to another when riding your bicycle? Here's how to change gears on your bike.
Trek Soho Review
Trek Soho Review - Here's a Review of the Trek Soho bicycle
Sprinting_strength
Strong sprinting ability is key to winning many bike races. Learn how putting in time at the weight room can provide big improvements in your sprinting.
Essential Bike Commuter Gear
Bike commuting is its own special type of riding. Here is a list of the gear and accessories you can't do without as a bike commuter to make your ride safe and comfortable.
Bike Nutrition
Riding a bike means you should eat differently than if you were just sitting on the couch. Find out about the nutrition you need to keep going on those longer rides
Cheating in Bike Racing
Blood doping and performance enhancing drugs have been a problem for professional cycling. Learn more here about cheating in bike racing.
Albert Einstein on a bicycle
Albert Einstein on a bike
Cross-Training
Use Cross-Training to Enhance Your Cycling - how cross training can improve your bike riding
Fix a Flat Tire
The first and most basic bicycle repair is how to fix a flat tire. Sooner or later, you will get a flat when out riding. It’s as certain as death and taxes. The directions in this article show you how to fix a flat and avoid a nice long walk back home.
Alternative Bike Styles
Some bikes just don't fit the mold. This article looks at recumbents, tandems and tricycles and talks about how they may be useful for people with different needs or preferences than offered by the most common types of bikes.
Simple Steps to Avoid Flats
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.
Pilates for Cyclists
Here are recommended Pilates exercises for cyclists - Pilates exercises that can make you stronger on the bike
Be a Better Biker
Bicycling is a great activity with many benefits. A regular routine of cycling will help you increase your fitness level, decrease your stress level and maybe even help you avoid depression. Here's how to make your cycling routines even more effective.
Bike Spokes
Bike spokes are the quiet parts of your bike. They don't move or draw much attention, but they're very important to your ride being safe and comfortable. Find out all about your bike spokes here.
What Are Bike Gloves For?
Bike gloves - why cyclists wear bike gloves. What bike gloves are for.
Seven Essential Items
There are seven essential items to carry in your saddlebag for emergencies and repairs. Find out more about the seven most important things to carry when riding.
The After Photo
Raleigh Single Speed Bicycle
New Chain Ring and Cog
New chain ring and cog Raleigh single speed
Whole Foods for Weight Loss
Whole foods are ideal for weight loss. Learn how eating whole foods can help you lose weight.
Pimp My Raleigh (For Commuting)
Raleigh single speed bike with commuter equipment
5 Quick Checks
There are 5 simple maintenance inspections you can do to ensure your safety by having a bike in good working order whenever you take it out. Find out what they are.
Single Speed Set-Up
Raleigh Single Speed Set-Up
Best Gifts Under \$25
Here's a list of the best gifts under $25 for that special bike rider in your life. Make your favorite cyclist smile at Christmas with this list of best bike gifts.
New Single-Speed Set-up
New Single-Speed Set-up
Parts Taken Off the Bike
Parts Taken Off the Bike
What is a Schrader valve?
Schrader Valve - What is a Schrader Valve?
Install Clipless Pedals
Instructions on How to Install Clipless Pedals on a Bicycle -- Step-by-Step with Photos
BMX protective gear
What kind of protective gear do you need when riding BMX? Here's a discussion of the types of protective gear you need when riding BMX.
Varsity College Cycling Teams
Here's a list of the U.S. colleges and universities that offer full-blown, university sponsored (not club) cycling teams.
Bike Spoke Problems
Bike spokes are pretty simple, and there's not much that can go wrong with them. But you can still have problems from time to time if you aren't watching. Find out all about potential problems with your bike spokes here.
Mountain Bike Suspension
Do you need shocks on your mountain bike? Find out here about soft tails and hard tails and what is right for you.
Rear Derailleur
Rear Derailleur Raleigh 12-speed Suntour
George Bush
President George Bush on a bike
The Leg Press
Having strong and powerful legs drives sprinting ability and improves your cycling overall. This article shows you how to do the leg press, one of the best exercises for strengthening your legs, giving you even more speed and power on the bike.
Patch a Tire Tube
Patch an inner tube from a bicycle tire - This article tells how to patch an inner tube.
Front Derailleur
Front Derailleur by Suntour on a Raleigh 12-speed bicycle
Route Mapping Tools
Want to know the five best websites for mapping your bike routes? This article reviews five of the most-widely used tools available and gives pros and cons of each.
Fixed Gear Flip-Flop Hub
fixed gear hub from Harris Cyclery
UltraFazer 5.0 bike light
Here's a review of the of the UltraFazer 5.0 bike light by NiteRider
Nifty Bike Commuter Stuff
Being a bicycle commuter can be a lot of fun. You're getting exercise, fresh air and saving on gas and the environment at the same time. Fortunately too, there are lots of nifty gadgets and gear to help your ride and make your commute all that more pleasant.
Lil' Barak Obama
Barak Obama on a tricycle
Fixed Gear Hub on the Raleigh
fixed gear hub on the Raleigh
Ditching Weightloss Roadblocks
No matter how good our intentions, there are some common pitfalls that can sink our journey to weightloss. Here's how to eliminate those dietary dangers to help you lose weight as you cycle your way to create a leaner body.
Bicycle Commuter Act
What is the bicycle commuter benefit act? How can you save money through it? Find out more here.
CO2 Cartridges
CO2 cartridges - what are CO2 cartridges and inflators and why would I want to use them
The Leg Extension
Having strong and powerful legs drives sprinting ability and improves your cycling overall. This article shows you how to do the leg extension, one of the best exercises for strengthening your legs, giving you even more speed and power on the bike.
The Raleigh Rear Wheel and Hub
Hub Harris Cyclery Fixed Gear Hub
Full view of the Raleigh set up as a fixie.
Fixed gear bike. The Raleigh set up as a fixie.
The Squat
Having strong and powerful legs drives sprinting ability and improves your cycling overall. This article shows you how to do the squat, one of the best exercises for strengthening your legs, giving you even more speed and power on the bike.
Tips on Long Distance Riding
A century ride (100 miles) is a major accomplishment for a cyclist. You've trained for it and now it is time to ride. Here are tips to ensure you reach that goal of riding your bike a hundred miles in one day.
The Hamstring Curl
Having strong and powerful legs drives sprinting ability and improves your cycling overall. This article shows you how to do the hamstring curl, one of the best exercises for strengthening your legs, giving you even more speed and power on the bike.
Bike Racing Schedule by Event
Here is a schedule of the cycling events at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games, sorted by event
Kona Major Jake Review
Here's a review of the Major Jake cyclocross bike by Kona. The Major Jake is one of the top cyclocross bikes on the market, and this review gives you our feedback and rating on the Kona Major Jake.
Power Grips Pedal Strap Review
Power Grips Pedal Straps Review - a Review of the Power Grips Pedal Straps
laptop bags and racks
What are the best bike laptop carriers? Here are your top choices in best bags and racks for carrying your laptop computer on your bike.
Avoid Chafing
Chafing and rash caused by bike shorts is a common problem for cyclists. Here are ways you can avoid rashes and chafing on your next ride.
Review of Cat Eye Strada
This is a review of the Strada Cyclocomputer made by Cat Eye. A product guide to the Cat Eye Strada Bike computer.
Blood Doping
Blood doping has been a problem for professional cycling. Learn more here about blood doping in bike racing.
Fort Collins Bike Brewery Tour
a guide to a bike tour that takes you stop-by-stop through five microbreweries in Fort Collins, Colorado
Spoke Maintenance
Bike spokes typically don't require a lot of maintenance. But here's what to look for in regular inspections of your wheels to make sure your spokes are in proper working order and your wheels are true
All About Olympic BMX
BMX -- bicycle motocross -- is a brand new event at the 2008 Olympics. Find out more about what Olympic BMX is all about, including details on the course, riders and equipment.
Cheating - Steroids
Improper use of steroids has been a problem for professional cycling. Learn more here about cheating through steroid use in bike racing.
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.
Review-A2B Metro Electric Bike
Review: Electric Bike - A2B Metro by Ultra Motor
1991: Lance Armstrong Competes in the Ironman Triathlon
Lance Armstrong 1991 Ironman Triathlon
Toe Clips - Definition
Wondering what toe clips are? Here's a definition and explanation of what toe clips are and do on a bicycle.
What is a Presta Valve?
Presta Valve - What is a Presta Valve?
Mars 3.0 Tail Light -Blackburn
Here's a review of the Mars 3.0 Bike Tail Light by Blackburn. Expert opinions about the Mars Taillight by Blackburn.
Candy Pedals Review
Candy Pedals Review - Here's a review of the Candy Pedals by Crank Bros.
The Raleigh set up as a fixie.
Fixed gear bike. The Raleigh set up as a fixie.
Lee Iacocca
Lee Iacocca on a bike
Crankset - Definition
What is a crankset on a bicycle? Here's the definition of a crankset.
Review - Joneswares Wool Pants
Joneswares Wool Pants - Review of Trek and Urban Wool Pants by Joneswares
Review: Word-Lock Bike Lock
Wordlock Bike Lock Review - here's a review of the Word-lock bike lock. Word Lock uses letters instead of numbers as the lock combination, making it easy to remember.
Patching a Tube
This article tells how to patch an inner tube from a bicycle tire.
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.
Best Bike Quotes
Best Bike Quotes - Best Quotes About Bike Riding
Crank
Here are photographs of the Raleigh Sports English 3-speed Bicycle
Crazy Color Bikes from Varsity Bikes and Transit
Crazy Color Bikes from Varsity Bikes and Transit
Oakley Jawbone Eyewear Review
Oakley Jawbone sunglasses review. The Jawbone sunglasses by Oakley feature interchangable lenses with an anti-streak coating and high definintion optics. Read a full review of this performance eyewear here.
Team USA BMX Riders
Here's a profile of Mike Day, Team USA competitor in the BMX event of the 2008 Olympic games.
Bike Rodeo Events
Bike rodeo activities - Games and activities that can be used in a bike rodeo
Pete Doherty
Pete Doherty riding a bike in the mud
EPO Abuse in Pro Cycling
Abuse of EPO as a chemical blood doping agent has been a problem for professional cycling. Learn more here about EPO use in bike racing.
Dressing for Cool Weather
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
Amphetamine Abuse
Abuse of performance enhancing drugs including amphetamines has been a problem for professional cycling. Learn more here about amphetamine abuse in bike racing
Time Trial Results - Women
Olympic Cycling Results - Women's Time Trial - list of Olympic medal winners in the women's time trial event for road bike racing.
Madonna
Madonna on a bike
Winterize your bike
Winterize your bike - how to store your bicycle for the winter
Review:Motobecane Outcast 29er
Review of the Motobecane Outcast 29er mountain bike - Motobecane Outcast 29er mountain bike review
Barak Obama
Barak Obama on a bike
Primal Wear Rock Jerseys
Primal Wear makes some distinctive cycling jerseys, and their line of rock jerseys are no exception. Read a review of Primal Wear's line of cycling jerseys featuring some of the kings of rock & roll.
Ibex Fausto Wool Jersey
Review of the Ibex Fausto Wool Cycling Jersey - this is a review of the Fausto wool cycling jersey by Ibex.
Eggbeater Pedal Review
Eggbeater Pedals Review - Here's a review of the Eggbeater Pedals by Crank Bros.
Slime Tube Sealant Review
Slime Tube Sealant Review - this a review of the Slime Tube Sealant
Robin Williams
Robin Williams on a bike
Zara Phillips
Zara Phillips
Dressing in Layers
To stay warm when riding in cooler weather, it's important to dress in layers. But what exactly does that mean? Find out here how to dress in layers so you can say warm on the bike when it gets cold.
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley riding a bike
Tennisball Grips Ease Numbness
Do-It-Yourself Project shows how to install tennis ball grips on your bicycle to ease numbness and soreness issues in your hands and wrists.
Topeak MTX Beam Rack Review
This is a review of the Topeak MTX Beam Rack.
Ride Safely in Traffic
The key to bicycling safely in traffic is to be visible, ride predictably and to choose appropriate routes. This article tells you how to be seen by motorists, how to ride so that they can anticipate your moves as well as how to identify ideal places to ride when you take to the streets.
Olympic BMX Rules and Judging
BMX -- bicycle motocross -- is a brand new event at the 2008 Olympics. Here are details on the rules of Olympic BMX and how the competition works.
Review - Pedalite Pedals
A review of the pedals by Pedalite. Pedalite has new blinking pedals and we've got them reviewed.
Sting
Sting riding a bike
Topeak MTX TrunkBag Review
This is a review of Topeak's MTX TrunkBag DX.
Track Bike Racing
Track bike racing offers tremendous Olympic excitement. Find out more here about the riders, rules and events that will be featured in track bicycle racing at the 2008 Olympics.
Lance and His Bike
May 1994: Lance Armstrong of the United States in action in Austin, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Mike Powell /Allsport
Mike Day - rider for Team USA BMX
Mike Day USA Olympic BMX
Bike Chain Key Ring
Put the bike chain on your key ring.
Sunglasses by Ryders Eyewear
Here's a review of cycling eyewear by Ryders Eyewear, including the new Intersect Interchangeable and Slipstream sunglasses
Lance Cuts Loose!
Lance Armstrong waterskiing 1994
Lance Armstrong wearing the Oakley Jawbone sunglasses in 2009.
Lance Armstrong - Oakley Jawbone sunglasses
Slime Flat Resistant Tubes
This is a review of the Slime Flat Resistant Tubes, bike tubes treated with a special sealant to fix punctures and keep you going.
The Police band on bikes in Paris
Stewart Copeland, Sting and Andy Summers of The Police arrive on Velib bicycles before being inducted as 'Knights in the Order of Arts and Letters' at the Ministry Of Culture in Paris in October 2007.
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