7 Easy Ways To Carry a Spare Tube on a Road Bike
To carry a spare tube on a road bike, keep it in a saddlebag, in a water bottle, or affixed to your bike via tape or straps. Here are seven easy solutions.
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5 Tips on How To Make a Bike Seat More Comfortable
A seat cushion or padded shorts will usually make your bike seat feel more comfortable. Here are five useful tips for a comfier ride.
How To Train for Your First Gran Fondo or Sportive
Endurance rides should make up about 80% of your Gran Fondo training, with incremental distance increases on your long rides each week. Here’s a training program you can use.
11 Ways To Improve Your Hybrid Bike
Looking to improve your hybrid bike? These 11 tips can give your bike the edge it needs.
Do Mountain Bikes Make Good Commuter Bikes? [Pros and Cons]
Thinking of getting a mountain bike for your daily commute? Here’s the truth about whether or not mountain bikes make good commuter bikes.
Messenger Bag or Backpack for Cycling: How To Choose
Can’t decide between a messenger bag or backpack for cycling? Here are the pros and cons of each.
Average Cycling Speed by Age (With Easy-to-Read Chart)
Trying to figure out the average cycling speeds by age? Here are the numbers you need to know.
Is Mountain Biking Dangerous? Not if You Take Steps to Reduce the Risk
Mountain biking has its risks, but it doesn’t have to be dangerous if you practice common sense, keep your bike in good working order and use proper protective equipment.
Why Is Your Bike So Hard To Pedal?
If your bike is unusually hard to pedal, you need to give it a good inspection. Check the wheels and all components of the drivetrain for signs of damage, wear and tear.
How to Ensure Your Knees Stay Healthy While Cycling
Cycling with proper form can strengthen the muscles around your knees, but if you experience knee pain while cycling and choose to ignore it, that can lead to injury and long-term damage.
Complete Guide to Bike Touring
Everything you need to know about bike touring: How to prepare physically and mentally, how to pack, and the best places to tour around.
How to Carry a Suit on a Bike
If your job requires you to wear a suit, cycling to work may seem like a challenge. How do bike commuters get to work without showing up in a sweaty or dirty suit?
Should You Get a Road Bike or a Mountain Bike?
If you’re having trouble deciding between a road bike and a mountain bike, take a moment with us to compare their differences, pros and cons.
Using Your iPhone as a Bike Computer
An iPhone can do everything a bike computer does and adds some convenience, but it comes with downsides such as battery drain, less weatherproofing and questionable durability.
How to Get Used to Your Bike Seat
If you’re new to regular bike riding, then you’ve probably noticed some soreness from your seat. Here’s how to make it go away as quickly as possible.
The Best Ways to Dry Out Your Wet Bike Seat
Few things can ruin the cycling experience like a wet bike seat, so here are a few ways to dry yours out.
You Can Ride a Bike With a Flat Tire, But You Shouldn’t
Getting a flat tire is at best a huge inconvenience and at worst extremely dangerous, so don’t be tempted to ride your bike with a flat tire.
The Difference Between Single-Speed and Fixed-Gear Bikes
In the single speed vs. fixed gear debate, cyclists in each camp are equally vocal and passionate about their positions.
Learn How to Ride a Bike Without an Instructor
You’re not alone if the idea of finding an instructor to teach you—a grown person—how to ride a bike seems daunting. That’s OK. You can easily learn to ride your bike alone.
Can You Take a Hybrid Bike Off Road? (And Should You?)
The term “hybrid” suggests a bike that might be able to satisfy your need for nimble road riding while also being able to tackle some rough terrain on the weekend. But can a hybrid bike truly go off road?
Winter Bike Commuting Tips for Preparing Yourself and Your Ride
You don’t have to give up on winter bike commuting after one bad experience. Instead, consider these tips for how to enjoy those long, cold, invigorating rides.
4 Ideas for Where To Put Your Bike Lock While Riding
Your bike lock doesn’t have to be a burden while you ride. One solution is to leave it at your destination, or you can use these ideas for carrying it.
Defensive Cycling is the Secret to Staying Safe on the Road
Motor vehicles kill 850 cyclists in the U.S. each year, but you don’t have to become a statistic as long as you understand defensive cycling.
Is Bike Commuting Enough Exercise?
The average adult needs about 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week. Cycling to work will cover this for some people, but not others.
How to Secure a Bike Without a Lock
We have some ideas for how to secure your bike without a lock. Some methods aim to deter a thief from targeting it altogether, while others are designed to slow thieves down.