Recreational Cycling

Learn how to start biking long distances to beautiful places. Getting in shape can be easy and fun.

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.

The Renowned "Go Bold" mountain bike trail in Carolton Reserve Park off Border Road in Venice is well known to local bikers and hikers. But the park is so huge that trails are all over even on horseback.

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...that's not the right time to find out you don't have on hand what you need 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 Chain-Ring. Is this worth the investment?

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

Riding a bike offers many advantages, including health benefits, affordable travel, and swift travel through heavy traffic. This article looks at the downsides, however, listing 10 disadvantages of cycling.

Cycling has increased in popularity in recent years, due to the many benefits, which include health, affordability, environmental, and speedy travel around cities. This article looks at the main 12 advantages of riding a bike.

Is your bike starting to rust? Here are a few easy, affordable ways to remove that oxidization at home.

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

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.

Too many cyclists think they own the road and the pavement and that rules just don't apply to them. I disagree.

There is no doubt. This is THE premiere paved bikeway in the USA.

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

Cycling for health and sport. The irony of the modern cyclist. Trying to safely cycle in a world of 2000 pound metal monsters piloted by morons. Dedicated to Mike Hall.

There are many ways to enjoy bicycling in New York City. It is a wonderful way to explore the area and get a little exercise at the same time. Consider a ride from Harlem to Governor's Island!

Most of us are well aware of the negative consequences of alcohol, and yet the post-race ritual will often involve a drink or two, either in celebration or perhaps - in commiseration.

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. Read on to see the conversion.

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

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

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

Trying to choose the top fixed gear wheelset for your bike build? This article will take a look at four of the best options on the market, and offer a few helpful hints, tips and product reviews.

If you regularly do routine bicycle repairs, a work stand can really make your life a lot easier. There are a ton of duds on the market, so this article presents a few of the best choices to consider.

Featuring three cheap road bike tires for performance and value, from Vittoria, Schwalbe, and Hutchinson.

Picking a good bicycle for exercise and fitness depends entirely on how you ride. Here are a few examples of a few different styles of bikes that are great for working out in various settings.

Finding a good value mountain bike at a good price can be very tricky, and information isn't always forthcoming. This article looks at three of the top good, cheap mountain bikes available today.

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

A guide to preventing chafing and saddle rash while cycling. With focus on skin preparation, reducing friction and using chamois creams for comfort

Can you build your leg muscles through biking and does cycling up hills add thigh and calf bulk? Will it also make your body seem less feminine?

A guide to the best clincher cyclocross tires for racing and training in dry conditions, from the likes of Continental, Kenda, Maxxis, Michelin and Ritchey.

A guide to the best cyclocross tires for a mountain bike for winter racing. Featuring narrow MTB tires and options to cut through the mud.

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

If you're a cycling fan, a great bicycle computer with cadence measurement can really improve your enjoyment of the sport. This article lists the pros and cons of some of the best computers out there.

Finding a great quality, affordable urban city commuter bicycle is difficult. This article shows off five of the better options on the market today, and offers some tips for what to look for.

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 and durability, as well as performance.