Here’s a question I received last week from a novice cycling buddy: “Given your experience, what diet tips for cyclists do you have?” Nutrition isn’t something I was always concerned about. When I started out, I was a young man in my early twenties and believed I could eat whatever I wanted. I’d consume lots…
Just like any cyclist, beginner or experienced, there are mornings when I get up to ride and just don’t feel it. Maybe I’m overtired, sore, or just unmotivated. Whatever the reason, I’ve found it highly inspirational to keep my favorite cycling quotes on hand on the mornings when I feel like sleeping in an extra…
I know I’m a bit early for Christmas, but the fast approaching holiday season has me thinking about gift giving. In honor of just receiving my first Black Friday spam e-mail, I thought I’d share with you all the current inexpensive best sellers ($20 or under) in bicycle accessories. Just think of it as an excuse to…
Cycling is considered a very tough sport and that is because it’s based on dedication and great physical endurance, especially for those who plan on riding professionally. But besides the adrenal rush and the fact that learning how to ride a bike very well can help you get around, there are also a lot more…
If you are shopping for a new road bike, how do you know what to purchase? There are several brands marketed as the top in the industry, and even more models, series, and styles for you to weed through, making it all the more difficult to find the right option. With this said, knowing what…
Seeing as it’s been a while since I’ve published a piece of bicycle history, we’re going to jump back in time today to discover the history of the unicycle. Let me preface this post by stating that, though I’m not a unicycle expert, I have ridden a dozen or so over the course of my life…
The history of cycling itself, begun with the invention of the bike in 1800s; they started off as a tool for the rich and then became common in transportation and travelling. The first cycling sporting event took place in 1868 in Hendon, Middlesex. An English man named James Moore won this race on a solid…
Today helmets have become the main headgear for the people who spend most of their time in the saddle but earlier cyclists experienced lots of injuries until nothing was invented to save their head when they fell while cycling. The evolution of paved roads had also increased the chances of head injuries for the earlier…
Running and cycling are the two commonly used forms of aerobic exercises. Sometimes it becomes hard for one to choose which the best form of exercise will suit them. Perhaps, all are suitable ways of exercising and choosing one that will suit your individual needs is critical and depends on what one yearns for in…
Cycling has become a popular way of getting around in the modern world especially due to the adverse effects of conventional modes of transport on the environment. Though bicycles have been around for years, very few people know much about these 2-wheeled modes of transport. Here are interesting facts about cycling: Physical health According to…
