Ways to Make Your Road Bike Faster I often thought it laughable when considering cleaning your bike would make it faster. The only thing that would come to mind would be a placebo affect at best. But I was being narrow minded. When I began to implement the following recommendations I noticed how much better […]
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Pedaling Effectively
Pedaling Like a Pro Pedaling your bike may seem like a simple arbitrary action not worthy of investigating further. But have you ever watched a professional cyclist during a race like Le Tour de France and watched how they pedal? They make it look like an art form. What is it that the Pros do? […]
Where Should You Hold the Handlebars?
Where You Hold the Handlebars Depends How you hold the handlebars largely depends on the type of riding you are performing at that moment. There are some instances where you may transpose one hand placement in favour for another. Though it may come to some as natural and common as to where and when to […]
Consider a Riding Partner
Consider a Riding Partner I have been a road bike cyclist for the last seven years now and have really enjoyed every minute. Even getting flats can prove to educational as it sharpens your skill of roadside repairs. I have even fixed flats for a fellow cyclists as the good Samaritan I am. I almost always […]
Tips For Improved Braking
At first thought it would seem to be obvious how important braking is to any cyclist. However, all too often many cyclist out there including my own personal encounters, are far from mastering critical braking skills. Often ignored, but equally important, is the art of stopping properly. This is necessary to increase efficiency, save energy […]
Post Ride Recovery Practices
7 Post Ride Recovery Practices Recovery from a long and hard ride is as important as the ride itself. Here are seven tips you can follow to develop a ritual to rebuild your strength for your next ride. Record the Numbers One of the most anticipated times for a cyclist is when it is time […]