Sometimes, people give up on cycling way too soon, and I can relate. When I first started riding my bike, I had pain in body parts I didn’t know existed! My sit bones ached, my back hurt, and my hands kept going numb. With that much pain, it just wasn’t fun to ride! Thankfully, I … Read more
When I first started taking longer rides on my bike, I found myself with aching hands and wrists. My fingers went numb to the point that I couldn’t even work the shifters, and I felt uncomfortable on the brakes. It took the fun out of riding and even caused me to be slower on the … Read more
If you watch any amount of cycling on YouTube, you’ve undoubtedly seen commercials for Zwift, TrainerRoad, or Sufferfest. Sure, Zwift is the app that makes fitness fun, but what’s all this hype about anyway? If you haven’t already joined the world of indoor cycling training, you might want to give it a shot. In this … Read more
If you’ve ever seen those pictures of the Tour de France cyclists, you might be taken aback by their appearance, just like I was. You’ll see extremely low body fat and large thighs with muscular, vascular legs. Is that what cycling actually does to the body? What is the effect of cycling on body shape? … Read more
How Important is Strength Training For Cycling? Strength training has many benefits for cyclists of all ages, like increasing power and helping prevent cycling-related injuries. While it can’t replace training on your bike, strength workouts can be another tool in your training workbox to help you excel as a cyclist. And yet, the cycling community … Read more
When I first started riding, I was terrified to go faster than 10 miles an hour, especially downhill. But with practice and hard work, my average speed increased, and now I can easily double that. Of course, everyone rides at a different pace, but you might be wondering, how long does it take to bike … Read more
Whether you’ve signed up for your first century or considering one soon, let me give you a hearty welcome! As you probably know by now, a century is a 100-mile bike ride that the cycling community hails as a rite of passage. I’m going to help you create a training plan and share some personal … Read more
Introduction Whether you’re new to Zwift or an active member, you’ve probably seen the unique bikes with glowing colorful wheels zipping around Watopia. These eye-popping beauties are the Tron bike, and in this article, we will unravel this mysterious machine in all its glory and tell you how you can get yours! What is the … Read more
What Is A Power Meter? One of the best things you can invest in for your bike is a power meter, however, there’s a lot more you’ll have to do than just buying it as it’s essentially useless without the knowledge on how to interpret it and what it’s telling you about your cycling. A … Read more
