Bicycling

Training for any type of bike race requires dedication and hard work. Bike races can be in excess of 200 kilometers in length (the longest stage of the 2009 Tour de France was 224k!) and cyclists...

We well I first bought my Trek I really had no plans on riding a century, just got it to commute to and from work. Then I pretty much fell in love with riding and wanted to challenge myself so 4...

Riders in a bike race--especially events on longer course--will eventually face the time when they have the urge to go. Learning how to evacuate, or relieve, yourself safely and efficiently during...

Preparing yourself for a 12-hour mountain bike race takes time and dedication. Proper preparation includes building a training plan around race day. No matter whether you are a novice or an...

Training for a 80km mountain bike race is a process that takes a lot of energy, patience, determination and discipline. The training period, or the weeks leading up the race, will require...

An endurance mountain bike race is a true mental and strength test. Having a solid game plan can help take away race day anxieties and prepare you for whatever is thrown your way. Proper...

You never know what might be thrown your way during a 24-hour mountain bike race. Race-day preparation can either make or break your race. These tips can help take away race-day worries and get...

Each of the five most popular types of bicycle road races around the world has a uniqueness that sets it off from the others. While the terrain and topography may vary, road races are all run on...

A successful attack during a cycling race can be done using an opponent's draft to gain speed before pedaling ahead of him at the last second. Understand the art of launching attacks during a race...

Bike races are a lot like math tests; you can’t cram for a math test and you can’t cram for a bike race. But just as you want to sharpen your pencil and make sure your slide-rule’s oiled before...

In their two centuries of existence, bicycles have evolved from two-wheel push toys to speedy race machines made out of space-age materials.

Choosing the right set of race wheels for a criterium bicycle race can be difficult. But with the knowledge of a few variables you can outift your bike to perform perfectly on race day.

Your next race is coming up, and you need to prepare to perform your best. Despite your training, race-day performance can be greatly affected by your preparation the week before. Diet and...

The time trial is often called "the race of truth" by cyclists. It's just one rider against the clock over a specified course and distance. Riding a time trial requires planning, training, and a...

Learn how to recover with expert tips and advice on competitive cycling in this free video clip on bike and bicycles.

Learn how to train on Saturdays with expert tips and advice on competitive cycling in this free video clip on bike and bicycles.

Learn how to train on Sundays with expert tips and advice on competitive cycling in this free video clip on bike and bicycles.

Learn how to race on a Cyclocross bike in this free video clip about tips for racing through mud on a Cyclocross course.

Learn how to race on a Cyclocross bike in this free video clip about tips for racing through sand on a Cyclocross course.

Learn how to race on a Cyclocross bike in this free video clip about tips for racing a Cyclocross bike.

Learn how to race on a Cyclocross bike in this free video clip about the rules of a Cyclocross race.

Learn how to race on a Cyclocross bike in this free video clip about understanding a Cyclocross course.

Learn tips for cooling down in competitive cycling and bicycle racing in this free online instructional sports video.

Learn warm up tips for competitive cycling and bicycle racing in this free online instructional sports video.

Learn tips for competitive cycling and bicycle racing in this free online instructional sports video.

Learn warm up tips for competitive cycling and bicycle racing in this free online instructional sports video.

Learn nutrition tips for competitive cycling and bicycle racing in this free online instructional sports video.

Learn race day tips for competitive cycling and bicycle racing in this free online instructional sports video.

Learn about crit in the sport of competitive cycling and bicycle racing in this free online instructional sports video.

Learn about time trials in the sport of competitive cycling and bicycle racing in this free online instructional sports video.

Training for competitive cycling can involve some specific types of races that can be matched to the rider's natural abilities, developed skill and endurance, or interest. There are three basic...

The Tour de France, first run in 1903, is the world's largest and most prestigious bicycle race. The grueling, 23-day, 21-stage race circles the French countryside, up the footfills of the Alps,...

Bicycle sprint races are a test of patience and endurance. You need to have a passion for cycling and the willpower to prepare for such a demanding sport. A positive state of mind, a winning...

A bicycle sprint race is incredibly fast and strategic. The sprint race requires a quick burst of speed and energy to get to the finish line first. The distance of the race depends on the type of...

The key to winning this century-old French bicycle race is to be Lance Armstrong. If you're not, then you'll need years of training, incredible power and stamina, several bikes, a coach, a...

A wise man once said, "A race doesn't begin when the start gun goes off, it starts much earlier in the form of training and preparation." Here are some tips to help you get prepared.

Many races take place at high elevation, early in the morning, or during the colder months of the year. These tips should help get you to the finish warmly and safely.

Since race season usually runs through the summer months, you'll often find yourself racing on some of the hottest days of the year. Here are some tips to help get you through the day with a smile...

Many people eventually choose to upgrade their mountain bikes to suspension forks or their road bikes to carbon fiber forks. If you have the right tools, this is relatively easy. Otherwise, bring...

Installing a headset reqires a headset press and a crown race slide punch. If you don't have these tools, have a bike shop do the installation (usually $15-20).