Recreational Cycling

Mountain biking is bigger than ever, here are some handy tips for getting started.

Read on to determine when you should replace your saddle, and watch a video detailing exactly how to switch out your bike seat!

Bicycling is a great outdoor activity that benefits the cardiovascular system. It’s low impact and can reduce stress levels, and coasting down hidden alleys is an adventure of exploration. The best finds are found behind main street riding on two wheels.

A puncture repair kit is practically essential when cycling, but in this guide we cover some of the additional useful tools to bring on a recreational ride for making temporary repairs in the event of a breakdown.

A fantastic, strenuous, climbing road ride in Boulder with a gorgeous, long descent down a jeep road features just about everything that makes cycling in Colorado great.

If you need to get in some aerobic work but don't have a lot of time, this ride starting at Linden and Wonderland Hills Drive is a good workout beginning on the west side of Boulder.

The Shimanami Kaido has seen a spike in popularity in recent years. Since it's not far from the Sanyo Shinkansen line, it's accessible to most tourists. Here's how to get the most out of the seaside cycling road and its amenities.

A review of the Maxxis Mud Wrestler Cyclocross tire after a year of use in dry and muddy conditions racing.

Where in the world is Zwift's fictional Watopia land based on? Including the best Watopia routes for tourists

A guide to the toughest climbs on Zwift including within Watopia as well as tough Alpine style ascents like the Alpe Du Zwift and the beautiful Bologna Time Trial Climb used in the Giro d'Italia

Sometimes you make new friends while out on the bike...

A review of the lightweight and aerodynamic Carnac Notus Race cycling helmet.

When you're out on the trail, miles from home on the gravel road, or up there all alone on the mountain, you don't want to find out that you don't have the tools to fix a flat on your bike.

A guide to some of Gran Canaria's best cycling climbs, including top Strava KOM's, and the best roads to bicycle, such as the Valley of the Tears and Serenity.

There are benefits to bucking conventional wisdom. I just rode for 3 days along the Great Allegheny Passage, a bike trail built on the remains of a railroad line that was built a hundred years ago through the rugged Allegheny Mountains between...

A review by a cyclocross racer of the Diadora X Vortex Pro II Mountain Biking Shoes for SPD pedals.

I just upgraded my mountain bike from a 2x10 to a 1x12 with a 34T Chainring. Is this worth the investment?

A review of the Bryton 530 cycling computer: analysing GPS connectivity, power functions and how to create a route track from external websites.

While riding a bike offers many advantages, including health benefits, affordable travel, and a way to bypass heavy traffic, cycling also has its drawbacks, including road hazards, exposure to dangerous drivers, and the inability to carry passengers.

Cycling has increased in popularity in recent years. This article explores twelve advantages of riding a bike, including health, affordability, environmental, and transportation.

Is your bike starting to rust? Here are a few easy, affordable ways to remove that oxidization from chrome, including with steel wool.

Pros and cons of ordering a dirt-cheap city bike online from Amazon.

Pedal power! The "human engine" is more efficient than you think. Human Powered Vehicles (HPVs) have taken on many forms and they are testing the ingenuity and physical prowess of their engines.

Cyclists think they own the road and that rules just don't apply to them. Here are 10 reasons why cyclists are the worst.

How to use MTB disc brakes with road-style brifters (shifter/brake combo levers) without the mushy feel or long lever travel.

So really...why are men’s and women’s bikes shaped differently? The answer has to do with outdated fashion rules that women no longer have to follow...so why does the difference persist?

The best singletrack, cross country and downhill mountain biking trails. The best enduro training spots as well as family friendly off road cycling routes in Sherwood Forest.

My friend Daniel wanted to convert his 1971 Raleigh International to a Randonneur-style commuter. See how I did it here!

Learn a bit about tandem bikes while hearing the song "Daisy Bell" which was inspired by this specific type of bicycle. That song chorus was a family favorite!

It's actually quite easy to make money from cycling as a hobby and obtain free kit if you become a writer, blogger, brand ambassador, eBay seller, or even a tour guide

A guide to cycling training in Mallorca, featuring some of the best cycling climbs on the island: Sa Colobra, San Salvador, and the fabled Coll de Soller, and a strava leaderboard.

From value for money options like the Vittoria Diamante Pro Pista to the ultra-lightweight Veloflex Record, here is a guide to some of the best clincher bicycle tires for track cycling.

Are you looking for a bigger behind like Kim's or Beyonce's? Could cycling help you to get a bigger butt? What gym exercises could you use to enhance your booty?

A review of the characteristics of the Vittoria Cross XL Pro clincher cyclocross tire from a muddy Sherwood Forest.

Finding a cyclocross bike under $1000 can be a hard task. Here's a review of the Diamondback Steilacoom RCX bike which would make an excellent CX bike for beginners.

This is a guide to some of the best road cycling climbs and routes on Lanzarote, Tabayesco, the longest climb on the island. This includes a selection of other climbs to really challenge your riding experience.

This article features three cheap road bike tires for performance and value from Vittoria, Schwalbe, and Hutchinson.

How do you ride your bike? This is the most important factor in selecting a good bicycle for exercise and fitness. Here are some examples of a few different styles of bikes that are great for working out in various settings.

If you're hunting for the best BMX bike for $300 or under, you'll have a tough go. This article is written to help you identify a few budget options that are well built, fun to ride and easy to get.

A guide to some of the best cycling trade team jerseys and kits from the history of the Tour De France, from Cipollini's red Saeco team to La Vie Claire's Mondrian-inspired designs.

A review of the Michelin Mud 2 cyclocross racing tire, an awesome clincher CX tire designed, as the name suggests, for muddy conditions

This is a guide to preventing chafing and saddle rash while cycling. This article focuses on skin preparation, reducing friction, and using chamois creams for comfort

Can you build your leg muscles through biking? Does cycling up hills build calves and thighs?

This is a guide to the best clincher cyclocross tires for racing and training in dry conditions from Continental, Kenda, Maxxis, Michelin, and Ritchey.

A review of the Shimano PD-M540 SPD Pedals. These mountain bike pedals have excellent capabilities for cyclocross racing.

A guide to choosing the best bar tape for your road bike. There are lots of choices out there, from cork to synthetic tape and even leather.

Buying a road bicycle can be daunting for beginners. This article will take a look at five of the best, affordable entry level road style bikes you might like, offering a brief review of each one.

Building a fixed gear bike on a budget? Upgrading? This article reviews a selection of the best single-speed cranksets around, looking at build quality, durability, and performance.

A guide to Hardknott Pass and Wrynose Pass. The hardest cycling climbs in the Lake District and England.

Looking for a bicycle to ride in the city? This article reviews a handful of the best urban bikes for riding in cosmopolitan environments. We'll offer some tips and suggestions too!