Bicycling: Most Popular Articles

Bike Sizing Chart
Wondering about bike sizing and what proper fit is on a bicycle? Here's how to tell what the right size bike is for you.

The Right Bike for You
How to buy a bike - what kind of bicycle is right for you

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.

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

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.

Why Bike? Top 5 Reasons
Reasons to Ride a Bike - Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Ride a Bike

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Types of Bike Pedals
Toe clips offer considerable advantages over platform pedals.

Ten Best Bike Jokes
The Ten Best Bicycle Jokes of All Time

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Raleigh side

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.

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.

Install Clipless Pedals
Instructions on How to Install Clipless Pedals on a Bicycle -- Step-by-Step with Photos

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.

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

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.

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.

Crank
Here are photographs of the Raleigh Sports English 3-speed Bicycle

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.

Lance Armstrong
Lance Armstrong - 2005 Tour de France

Raleigh single speed bike
Raleigh single speed bike with commuter equipment

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.

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

Raleigh hub
Raleigh hub

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.

Topeak MTX Beam Rack Review
This is a review of the Topeak MTX Beam Rack.

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Raleigh side2

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.

Whole Foods for Weight Loss
Whole foods are ideal for weight loss. Learn how eating whole foods can help you lose weight.

Cross-Training
Use Cross-Training to Enhance Your Cycling - how cross training can improve your bike riding

Route Mapping Tools
Want to know the five best programs for mapping your bike routes? This article reviews five of the most-widely used tools available and gives pros and cons of each.

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Raleigh side 3

Bike Rodeo Events
Bike rodeo activities - Games and activities that can be used in a bike rodeo

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.

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.

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.

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.

Topeak MTX TrunkBag Review
This is a review of Topeak's MTX TrunkBag DX.

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New chain ring and cog Raleigh single speed

Bike Tire Guide
Road bikes have tires designed to let a cyclist go fast. Here's what a tire looks like for a road bike or racing bike.

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Raleigh Single Speed Bicycle

New Single-Speed Set-up
New Single-Speed Set-up

Parts Taken Off the Bike
Parts Taken Off the Bike

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Raleigh rear

Jersey Winners 2006
Damiano Cunego of Italy and Lampre (white jersey - best young rider), Floyd Landis of the USA and Phonak (yellow jersey race winner), Mickael Rasmussen of Denmark and Rabobank (polka dot jersey - best climber) and Robbie McEwen of Australia and Davitamon-Lotto (green jersey - best points finisher) pose for photographers at the start of the final stage of the 93rd Tour de France, on July 23 2006 in Paris, France. 71506759

Blood Doping
Blood doping has been a problem for professional cycling. Learn more here about blood doping in bike racing.

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.

What Are Bike Gloves For?
Bike gloves - why cyclists wear bike gloves. What bike gloves are for.

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.

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.

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Raleigh 12-speed

Raleigh crank
Raleigh crank

Running a Bike Rodeo
Teaching proper hand signals is an important part of the event.

Single Speed Set-Up
Raleigh Single Speed Set-Up

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.

Pilates for Cyclists
Here are recommended Pilates exercises for cyclists - Pilates exercises that can make you stronger on the bike

Front Derailleur
Front Derailleur by Suntour on a Raleigh 12-speed bicycle

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.

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Rear Derailleur Raleigh 12-speed Suntour

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.

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.

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.

Cheating - Steroids
Improper use of steroids has been a problem for professional cycling. Learn more here about cheating through steroid use in bike racing.

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Mickael Rasmussen - 2005 Tour de France, Stage 9, wearing the Polka-dot jersey

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ibex Fausto Wool Jersey
Review of the Ibex Fausto Wool Cycling Jersey - this is a review of the Fausto wool cycling jersey by Ibex.

Patch a Tire Tube
This article tells how to patch an inner tube from a bicycle tire.

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.

Other Stuff to Take on a Ride
In addition to the basics -- tire tools, patch kit, etc., -- there are a number of nifty little things you might want to take on your bike ride to keep you safe and comfortable. Find out here what experienced riders carry that you might never expect to see in their pack.

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.

Olympic Cycling
Olympic bicycling is made up of several different events: Road, track, BMX and mountain biking. Find out more here about the events in Olympic Cycling.

Robbie McEwen green jersey
Robbie McEwen wearing the green jersey signifying the points leader at the 2006 Tour de France.

Canari Canyon Review
Review of Canyon Gel Black Baggy Cycling Shorts by Canari

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

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.

Team Profiles - Tour de France
This is an overview of the teams competing in the 2007 Tour de France, complete with lists of Tour de France riders and expert forecasting and predictions on the race results.

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.

Dogs and Bikes
Dogs and Bikes - How to Respond When Man's Best Friend Isn't So Friendly

Bike Clothes Review
Looking to snazz up your wardrobe for the spring? Here's a collection of jerseys, shorts and tights that may be perfect for your riding.

Stage 3, Amgen Tour of CA
World Champion Paolo Bettini (in rainbow jersey) during the Stage 3 leg of the 2007 Amgen Tour of California, Stockton to San Jose.

Marcus Fothen - white jersey
Marcus Fothen wearing the white jersey at Tour de France 2006

Patching a Tube
This article tells how to patch an inner tube from a bicycle tire.

Lance Armstrong
Lance Armstrong is one of the best bicycle racers of all time. Find out more here about Lance Armstrong.

Track Bike Racing
Track bike racing offers tremendous Olympic excitement. Find out more here about the seven men's and three women's events that will be featured in track bicycle racing at the 2008 Olympics.

Coolmax by Headsweats Review
A review of the Headsweats products for cyclists - Reviews of the Shorty, Skullcap and Coolmax Classic by Headsweats

Best Gifts Under \$25
Here's a list of the best gifts under $25 for that special cycling someone in your life.

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.

Ozon Bib Shorts Review
Want to know what we think of the Ozon bib shorts by GORE BIKE WEAR? Check out our review of the Ozon bib cycling shorts by GORE BIKE WEAR.

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.

TdF 2007 - Stage Recap 1-9
Stage Five Results (July 12) - 2007 Tour de France

Bike Chain Key Ring
Put the bike chain on your key ring.

Competing in Olympic BMX
Have dreams of being in the Olympic BMX competition? Here's how to earn a spot on the team.

Toe Clips - Definition
Wondering what toe clips are? Here's a definition and explanation of what toe clips are and do on a bicycle.

Olympic Road Bike Race Course
Here is a profile of the course for the road bike races in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Bike Recall Notices
This is a list of recall notices for bicycles and bike parts issued by the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and or the bike manufacturers.

Review: Chrome knickers
Chrome's Shins knickers reviewed. A review of the Shins knickers made by Chrome.

Review - Pedalite Pedals
A review of the pedals by Pedalite. Pedalite has new blinking pedals and we've got them reviewed.

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

Boure Thermal Tights/Knickers
Here's a review of the Boure Thermal Bib Knickers, a snazzy piece of cycling wear.

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.

Review - H-Flexx Bib Shorts
This is a review of the H-Flexx Bib Shorts made by Louis Garneau.

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.

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2006 Tour de France - Stage Twenty PARIS - JULY 23: Thor Hushovd of Norway and Credit Agricole crosses the finish line and celebrates winning stage 20 of the 93rd Tour de France, on July 23 2006 in Paris, France. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) 71506979

Review: Argyle jersey-Twin Six
Here's a review of the snappy and stylish Argyle jersey by Twin Six.

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

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2006 Tour de France - Stage Eighteen MACON, FRANCE - JULY 21: David Millar of Great Britain and the Saunier Duval team formed an early breakaway with Yaroslav Popovych of the Ukraine and the Discovery Channel Team during stage 18 of the 93rd Tour de France between Morzine-Avoriaz and Macon on July 21, 2006 in Macon, France. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) 71495327

Blackburn Voyager headlight
A review of the Voyager 4.0 bicycle headlight made by Blackburn. Find out what's great about it; find out what's not.

Olympic Road Bike Racing
You want to be an Olympic competitor in the road bike race? Here's how you earn a spot on the Olympic team to compete in the road bike race at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.

Sugoi Shelby Cycling Jersey
Here's a review of the men's Shelby Jersey by Sugoi.

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Bicycle frame definition - What is a bike frame

2006 TdF - Stage Ten
2006 Tour de France - Stage Ten PAU, FRANCE - JULY 12: The peloton makes its way towards Pau during stage 10 of the 93rd Tour de France from Cambo-Les-Bains to Pau, on July 12 2006, in Pau, France (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) 71423785

Sunglasses by Ryders Eyewear
Here's a review of cycling eyewear by Ryders Eyewear, including the new Intersect Interchangeable and Slipstream sunglasses

About - Bicycling Buyer's Guide
Find Guide reviews, top picks, and advice you can use before you buy.

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.

UltraFazer 5.0 bike light
Here's a review of the of the UltraFazer 5.0 bike light by NiteRider

Ridge Runner Vest - L.L. Bean
Your Guide's review of the Ridge Runner Vest from L.L.Bean in hi-vis yellow.

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2006 Tour de France - Stage Fourteen GAP, FRANCE - JULY 16: Stage winner Pierrick Fedrigo of France and Bouygues Telecom in action on his way to winning stage 14 of the 93rd Tour de France from Montelimar to Gap on July 16, 2006 in Gap, France. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) 71459122

Landis Peloton in 2006 Tour
2006 Tour de France - Stage Twelve CARCASSONNE, FRANCE - JULY 14: Race leader Floyd Landis of the USA and Phonak rides in the peloton during stage 12 of the 93rd Tour de France on July 14, 2006 from Luchon to Carcassonne, France. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) 71440915

Crankset - Definition
What is a crankset on a bicycle? Here's the definition of a crankset.

Trek Anthem Helmet - May 06
Trek Bike Helmet Recalled - Anthem C Elite Helmet Recalled by Consumer Product Safety Commission - May 2006

Tour de France 2007 race map
Tour de France 2007 race map; map of the stages of the 2007 Tour de France

Compete in Olympic Track Bike
Have dreams of being in the Olympic Track Bicycle Racing competition? Here's how to earn a spot on the Olympic Track Bike Racing team.

Olympic Medalists - Road Race
Here's a list of Olympic Medalists in Men's Road Bike Racing - Olympic Champions in the Men's Road Cycling Event

Daily Olympic Bike Schedule
Here is a daily schedule of the cycling events at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games

What Makes a Great Bike Path
Great bike paths have certain distinct traits. Here's a list of five things to look for when considering where to ride.

Thule Rack Recall
Thule has announced the recall of several models of its bike rack. Find out all the details here on the recall announcement from Thule.

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MACON, FRANCE - JULY 21: The pelolton make their way through the French countryside during stage 18 of the 93rd Tour de France between Morzine-Avoriaz and Macon on July 21, 2006 in Macon, France. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) 71495688

Track Bike TimeTrial - Women
Here's a list of Olympic cycling medalists in the women's track bike racing time trial event - Olympic cycling champions.

SRAM Force Brake Recall
SRAM Force Bicycle Brakes Recalled by Consumer Product Safety Commission

Viatceslav Ekimov
2006 Tour de France - Stage Seven RENNES, FRANCE - JULY 08: Viatceslav Ekimov of Russia and the Discvoery Channel team in action during stage 7 of the 93rd Tour de France, an individual time trial from Saint-Gregoire to Rennes on July 8, 2006 in Rennes, France. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) 71398008

Bicycling - Articles
An index of Articles for the Bicycling guide site.

Floyd Landis in Yellow Jersey
2006 Tour de France - Stage Twelve CARCASSONNE, FRANCE - JULY 14: New race leader Floyd Landis of the USA and Phonak prepares for his first day in the yellow jersey during stage 12 of the 93rd Tour de France on July 14, 2006 from Luchon to Carcassonne, France. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) 71441210

Olympic Champs - 1000 M Sprint
Here are the medal winners in the Men's Olympic 1000 M sprint cycling race

Bike Racing Schedule by Event
Here is a schedule of the cycling events at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games, sorted by event

Tour of Missouri Overview
An overview of the Tour of Missouri, including information on riders, teams, race stages and routes and standings for the 2007 Tour of Missouri

Points Race Men Medalists
List of Olympic Track Bike Medalists in the Men's Points Race - Olympic Champions in Track Bike Racing Men's Points Race Event

Track Medalists 4000M Pursuit
Olympic Cycling Medalists in the Men's 4000 M Pursuit - Track Bike Racing Medalists in the Summer Olympic Games 4000 Meter Pursuit

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2006 Tour de France - Stage Ten PAU, FRANCE - JULY 12: The peloton makes its way towards Pau during stage 10 of the 93rd Tour de France from Cambo-Les-Bains to Pau, on July 12 2006, in Pau, France (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

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2006 Tour de France - Stage Eighteen MACON, FRANCE - JULY 21: The riders pass some French men dressed as cows during stage 18 of the 93rd Tour de France between Morzine-Avoriaz and Macon on July 21, 2006 in Macon, France. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) 71495677

John Forester Interview
An interview with John Forester, the creator of the Effective Cycling program - page 2

Results - 2007 Tour de France
Final standings in the 2007 Tour de France

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2006 Tour de France - Stage Twenty PARIS - JULY 23: - JULY 22: Floyd Landis (2nd from L) of the USA and Phonak rides onto the Champs-Elysees on his way to winning the 93rd Tour de France, on July 23 2006 in Paris, France. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) 71506788

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2006 Tour de France - Stage Eleven COL DU TOURMALET, FRANCE - JULY 13: The group containing the yellow jersey of the race leader climb to the summit of the Col du Tourmalet on stage 11 of the 93rd Tour de France on July 13, 2006 from Pau to Val-D'Aran, Spain. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) 71432000