The dangers of using aerobars on group rides are often overlooked, but aerobars can be a cyclist’s best friend when used correctly. They allow for a fast and smooth ride that matches perfectly with a triathlon or time trial. Unfortunately, riders often insist on using aerobars during group rides, despite the mounds of evidence proving the dangers involved in [...]
12 fun facts about cycling remind us that summer is often a time when Florida cyclists get serious about their cycling. With more sunlight, more free time, and a calendar full of races to prepare for, it’s easy for cyclists to get lost in the training hustle. Training is something that requires immense amounts of dedication, focus, and patience. [...]
What is carb cycling? Cyclists tend to be active, health-conscious athletes who take pride in their appearance. Whether a cyclist is in shape due to a lucky metabolism or a strict diet, the active nature of any cyclist’s daily routine typically leaves them in great shape. Fad diets are something that is no stranger to the marketplace over the [...]
The Colombian Women's Cycling Team responds to uniform frenzy after their controversial cycling kit sparked backlash across social media. Worn during a race in Italy where the elite women’s Colombian team competed in Giro della Toscana last weekend, the “nude” uniforms had people from all walks of life giving their opinions. Contrary to some reports, the team was endorsed [...]
Here are top 9 reasons why cycling is the best sport ever Sore muscles, aching bones, and pains in areas of the body that you didn’t know existed. This is the life of an adult trying to get in shape. Going for a quick run isn’t as easy today as it used to be, and this, among many other reasons, is [...]
The Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon connects to some killer cycling tricks. Now that we have that out of the way, let’s jump into a list of the most exciting 20 famous people who pay their respect to two wheels: Robin Willams The beloved actor Robin Williams, who passed away in 2014 at the age of 63, was an [...]
Do professional cyclists live longer than you? Professional cyclists seem to have built a reputation surrounding premature death. While it may seem morbid, professional cyclists are often linked to taking questionable performance-enhancing drugs or being involved in catastrophic bicycle crashes, both of which may lead to tragic death. So, when a new study was released claiming the exact opposite, [...]
Recent studies and media buzz have largely surrounded the necessity to boost the level of physical activity for children throughout the country. In the United States, childhood obesity has more than doubled in the last 30 years, according to research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Programs such as “Let’s Move” have sprung up rapidly to [...]
Cycling makes its way to outer space as astronauts’ bodies withstand quite a bit when they are in a zero-gravity environment. Losing between 1 to 2 percent of their bone mass each month spent in space, these astronauts must exercise regularly to maintain healthy bone and muscle mass. On Earth, the average adult is advised to exercise for approximately [...]
Middle-aged men turn to cycling because it’s a sport that never discriminates against them. From professionals to beginners, from men to women, and from children to senior citizens, just about anyone can get on a bicycle for a ride. As the popularity of the sport continues to coincide with the growth in health education, it is becoming clear that [...]