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Turbo-Charge Your Endurance Bike Rides with a Home-Made Hydration and Fueling Mix
This post will tell you how to make a very simple home-made hydration and fueling mix that really works. I use it myself on every bike ride over 60 minutes.Â
How to Modify Your Bike to Cycle with Thumb Arthritis (CMC Arthritis) or De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
This post is about how to modify your bike to cycle if you have are having pain caused by thumb arthritis. This modification would work equally well for cyclists with De Quervain’s tenosynovitis. Many cyclists eventually develop a common type of thumb arthritis, called CMC (carpometacarpal) arthritis. Since getting my diagnosis, I have modified my bike to make it easier to cycle without pain. This post describes the cheap changes I made to modify my bike. The post contains several ideas for you to make to modify your bike to cycle more comfortably with thumb arthritis. I also introduce you to a thumb splint I have recently discovered, which is excellent for protecting the CMC joint of the thumb.
How to Figure Out Your True Heart Rate Zones for Cycling Training – Tanaka and Karvonen Formulas
This post explains how to get past simplistic and outdated math formulas, and figure out your true heart rate zones for cycling training. To do this, we will explain how to apply the science-based Tanaka and Karvonen formulas to calculate accurate heart rate zones that match your age and your fitness level. That way, you can be sure you are not wasting your time, and ensure you get the training results you want.
Zone 2 Without the Anxiety: Why You Don’t Need Perfection
Confused by strict Zone 2 training rules and scared of power spikes? This evidence-based guide explains why average cyclists don’t need perfect Zone 2 rides—and how the Zone 2 dogma on YouTube causes unnecessary anxiety. The post explains why avoiding spikes became a thing, what spikes actually do, and why most of us don’t need to panic about them.
Great Deals in Highly Rated, Budget Bike Computers in 2026
This is an up-to-date listing of the best high quality but budget bike computers from trusted companies under $75.
Top 10 Scenic Flat Rouvy Routes for Big Gains in Zone 2
This post highlights beautiful Rouvy routes that will make it fun for you to spend hours doing indoor cycling training in Zone 2.
Stanley Park Seawall Bike Trail, Vancouver – Guide plus Video
This is a complete guide plus narrated video about the flat, family-friendly Stanley Park Seawall Bike Trail – one of the most beautiful bike trails in the world. Vancouver’s Stanley Park was recently named the top urban park in the world by Trip Advisor. It’s the third-biggest park in North America, comprising 400 hectares of rain forest, right in the heart of Vancouver. Flanked by English Bay and Burrard Inlet, the entire park offers magical water views, and shade from towering, ancient trees.
Our Climate Projections for 2500 Show an Earth that is Alien to Humans
Most of us ride bikes for many reasons—fun, health, community—and many of us also cycle because we want to do our bit to preserve our planet. This post reminds us all of the potential consequences if we fail to care for our planet.
Why You Should Be Watching Century Ride: Smart Cycling Advice for Your 50s and Beyond
Century Ride is a YouTube channel that I wanted to share with you. If you’re a cyclist in your 50s or older who wants to stay strong, smart, and cycling for decades to come, this YouTube channel can help you a lot.
Stop Spinning Your Wheels: How Cycling Training Zones Can Take You From Casual Rider to Race-Ready
Want to ride stronger and smarter? Learn how cycling training zones help you train with purpose and laser focus, boost your endurance, and prepare for events and races.
7 of the Best Bike Locks, with Independent Security Ratings
This post compares 7 of the best bike locks, and shows you the Independent Security Ratings of the strongest, most secure bike locks on the market. All but one of these locks are rated as Gold Standard by Sold Secure. Use this post to help you quickly choose the best possible bike lock to keep your bike as safe as possible from bike thieves.
I Got a UTI from My Cycling Shorts — How to Prevent Getting a UTI from Cycling as a Female Cyclist
How to Prevent Getting a UTI from Cycling as a Female Cyclist — Real Talk on Hygiene, Cycling Gear, and Smart Habits. Don’t be like me – I let my cycling shorts become a bacteria buffet!
The Cyclist’s Secret Weapon for Weight Loss
This post explains the science behind the cyclist’s secret weapon for losing weight. The secret weapon lies in the exhilarating and addictive nature of cycling, plus the way in which your calorie expenditure per hour while cycling can be steadily increased. Learn how this powerful change in calorie expenditure happens in this post.
DIY Sports Drink Recipes for Cyclists: Save Money, Ride Stronger
DIY Sports Drink Recipes for cyclists can both save you money and improve your performance, if you do it right. With just a few basic ingredients, you can mix up pro-level fueling at home—for a fraction of the cost and tailored to your needs. We provide sample recipes, and also explain what the differences are between glucose, fructose and maltodextrin. Knowing what they are—and where to find them—makes it easy to tweak your mix for your ride.
Why Varying Your Cadence Can Make You a Happier, Stronger Cyclist
This post explains what cadence in cycling is, why it is important, and how you can improve your cycling by working on cadence. We also include a beginner workout for you to start working on your cadence. No tech or tools required!
7 of the Best Budget Bike Computers for 2026
In this post we use a handy comparative chart and reviews to present and compare 7 of the best budget bike computers. These bike computers range from super budget bare bones, to a highly recommended, powerful bike computer that offers 77 data fields and navigation via a choice of 5 different satellite systems – at a price much lower than you would pay for a comparable Garmin or Wahoo. Use our handy comparison to quickly choose the technology and budget that will work best for you on your future bike rides.
7 of the Best Baby and Child Bike Seats for 2025 – Reviews and Videos
Maggie features her picks for 7 of the best and safest baby and child bike seats to take your kids along for your bike ride. We include reviews and videos. Also, enjoy our quick comparison chart that will help you to choose the best option for your family’s needs.
The Best Cycling Workouts for Longevity: Why Zone 2 Might Be the Most Powerful Ride of Your Life
If you love cycling, you already know it’s good for your heart, your mood, and your waistline. But did you know that a specific kind of cycling—done at just the right intensity—can actually slow down aging at the cellular level? It’s called Zone 2 training, and it might just be the closest thing we have […]
Complete Bike Training Guide – From Couch to Confident Cyclist
This complete bike training guide is intended for complete beginners who want to get fitter, healthier, and enjoy their cycling time.
7 Easy Tips to Prevent Cycling Knee Pain
Here are 7 easy tips to prevent cycling knee pain. A few easy, simple, and inexpensive actions will help to prevent cycling knee pain and keep you on your bike. Includes video that shows you how to strengthen your knees, in order to prevent cycling knee pain.
How to Fix a Flat Bike Tire
Here’s a great post, with a video, about how to fix a flat bike tire, with very few tools. If you’ve been wanting to learn how to fix a flat bike tire, this post plus video should make it a snap.
How Indoor Cycling Can Cause Side Pain and How to Fix It
This post explains exactly how stationary cycling can cause side pain, and how to prevent and cure it. The good news is that it is usually nothing serious and can often be resolved with simple adjustments and stretches. This post will walk you through the stretches and strength-building exercises you can do to both prevent and relieve cycling-induced side pain.
Best Smart Watch to Monitor Your HRV: Garmin vs Fitbit vs Apple vs Samsung
Are you trying to decide which is the best smart watch to monitor your HRV (heart rate variability)? If so then this post is for you. HRV is an important fitness metric that you can use to improve your training and fitness. We compare some of the best smart watches to monitor your HRV. We focus on how well they do the job, how well they use this information to help you with your training, and how affordable (or not) they are.
The 10 Most Common Cycling Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
In this post we discuss the 10 most common cycling mistakes, and show you how to avoid them. We hope this helps you to get the most out of cycling, and not make the same mistakes we have made.
7 of the Best Waterproof Cycling Pants for Men and Women, 2025
We compare 7 of the best waterproof cycling pants for men and women. This post has everything you need to know to choose the best cycling pants. Includes a chart comparing 7 of the best waterproof cycling pants; reviews and videos; plus information about how to choose the best cycling pants, explaining the technology that produces pants that are both waterproof and breathable.
What is HRV, Why Should I Care, and How Can I Measure It?
HRV (heart rate variability) is an important fitness metric that is not yet widely appreciated. In this post we explain exactly what HRV is, show why you should care about it, and explain in detail how to monitor your HRV and use it to improve your training. We also compare some of the top activity trackers in terms of how well they work for tracking HRV and using it as a metric to improve your training and fitness.
Stretches and Exercises for Cyclist’s Knee (Patellar Tendinitis)
This post presents targeted stretches and exercises you can do to cure or prevent cyclist’s knee (patellar tendinitis). This is a painful condition that can keep you off your bike for weeks or even months. Our post will help you get back on your bike as soon as possible.
The Ultimate Guide to Stretches for Cyclists for Pain and Injury Prevention
In this guide, we present the best stretches for cyclists for all the most common cycling-related aches and pains. The stretches are organized into lists based on body parts and specific pains and injuries. Bookmark this post to refer back to every time that too much time in the saddle comes with a painful price.
Video: 3 Hip Stretches to Cure Cycling Hip Pain
A very common complaint from cyclists is cycling hip pain. This post has a video showing three simple hip stretches that almost miraculously cured my own debilitating and very painful cycling hip pain.
Middle Back Pain in Cyclists: Stretches and Exercises for Pain Relief
This post contains information on what causes middle back pain in cyclists, plus structured stretches and strength workouts to help you end the pain. At the end of the post we include useful tips and strategies for dealing with mid-back pain.
