Riding

Looking to improve your hybrid bike? These 11 tips can give your bike the edge it needs.

Everything you need to know about bike touring: How to prepare physically and mentally, how to pack, and the best places to tour around.

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.

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.

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.

Few things can ruin the cycling experience like a wet bike seat, so here are a few ways to dry yours out.

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.

This is the must-have gear you’ll need for cycling in the rain.

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.

Trying to figure out the average cycling speeds by age? Here are the numbers you need to know.

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.

A seat cushion or padded shorts will usually make your bike seat feel more comfortable. Here are five useful tips for a comfier ride.

Thinking of getting a mountain bike for your daily commute? Here’s the truth about whether or not mountain bikes make good commuter bikes.

Can’t decide between a messenger bag or backpack for cycling? Here are the pros and cons of each.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

In the single speed vs. fixed gear debate, cyclists in each camp are equally vocal and passionate about their positions.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.