Take the extra time to plot out your bike tour, and your journey down the road will be much more enjoyable.
You're not just training your legs and lungs - you're also getting used to spending lots of time on a bicycle seat. Even if you're in shape, hours of riding will make your body sore if you aren't...
Flat tires happen every once in a while. The good thing is fixing it on a bike is much easier than on a car for example. You will not need to buy a new tire either, unless someone slashed it. You...
A rusty bike chain can literally slow you down and cause irritating noise. A properly lubed chain shifts better and extends chain life. Here's how to keep your links properly lubed and trouble-free.
Before riding too far away from home, make sure you and your bike are comfortable with one another.
Driving your bike or bikes to a killer ride is easy once you get the knack of putting your bike on your trunk or rooftop rack. Here are the basics.
Make sure you have all the right tools when you're ready to mount your bike rack. Once you have all the materials you need, putting the rack on takes just a few minutes.
Learning to adjust the gears yourself can really add to your enjoyment of cycling and probably save you some money in the process. However, if you feel like you're getting in over your head, take...
Nothing can ruin your day faster than finding that thieves have made off with your loyal two-wheeled friend. Here are some steps you can take to keep that from happening.
If your shifter cables are frayed or rusted, it may be time to replace them.
Visas for individual bicycle travel are frequently denied, making a group tour your only option. Choose a tour operator that concentrates on China or East Asia.
Road bikes are thin-tired bikes with drop handlebars for use on paved surfaces. Before running to the store to purchase one, review these steps.
Follow these guidelines to keep long bike rides comfortable and enjoyable.
At a stoplight, but just don't want to put your feet on the ground? Follow these steps to keep yourself balanced.
It's been said time and time again: Helmets save lives. For tips on finding the right bike helmet for you, follow these steps.
Clipless pedals allow you to get more power in every rotation. They may feel awkward at first but will make you a more efficient cyclist in the long run.
Attacked by a tree? Jumped by a rock? Or is that poor bike chain just rusted and sad? There are plenty of ways a bike chain can jump off the pulley and keep you from using your bike, but it's...
You've been ripping through the hills or touring the country and city roads - your bike chain is now filthy. Time to give it a thorough cleaning.
If you're in Santa Monica, California and you have to get to Boston Harbor without a plane ticket, grab your bike and ride across the United States!