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Bike Sizing Chart
Wondering about bike sizing and what proper fit is on a bicycle? Here's how to tell what the right size bike is for you.
The Right Bike for You
How to buy a bike - what kind of bicycle is right for you
All About Hybrid Bikes
A hybrid bike combines the best features of both road bikes and mountain bikes to produce a bicycle that is both fast and sturdy. Here's more about hybrid bikes and what makes them unique.
How to Fit a Bike
Here's how to size a bike - what you need to know to fit yourself to the proper size bicycle
Biking for Weight Loss
So, you’re thinking that it’s time to lose a few pounds. How about dusting off that bike in the garage and taking it out for a spin? Bicycling is ideal for weight loss because it burns a lot of calories.
Bike Your Way to a Better Body
Bicycling is a great way to make yourself look and feel better. Learn how riding your bike can help you lose weight, build muscle mass, and help your posture and stamina.
Bike Tire Buying Tips
Buying a bike tire shouldn't be too complicated. But there are lots of variables. Width, tread, diameter, material, etc., are all factors that affect performance and durability. Here's what you need to know when buying bikes tires.
All About Road Bikes
What is a road bike? This article will tell you all about road bicycles and what to look for in them.
Fix a Flat Tire
The first and most basic bicycle repair is how to fix a flat tire. Sooner or later, you will get a flat when out riding. It’s as certain as death and taxes. The directions in this article show you how to fix a flat and avoid a nice long walk back home.
Types of Bike Pedals
Toe clips offer considerable advantages over platform pedals.
All About Olympic BMX
BMX -- bicycle motocross -- is a brand new event at the 2008 Olympics. Find out more about what Olympic BMX is all about, including details on the course, riders and equipment.
Why Bike? Top 5 Reasons
Reasons to Ride a Bike - Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Ride a Bike
5 Quick Checks
There are 5 simple maintenance inspections you can do to ensure your safety by having a bike in good working order whenever you take it out. Find out what they are.
Jersey Winners - 2006 Tour de France
Damiano Cunego of Italy and Lampre (white jersey - best young rider), Floyd Landis of the USA and Phonak (yellow jersey race winner), Mickael Rasmussen of Denmark and Rabobank (polka dot jersey - best climber) and Robbie McEwen of Australia and Davitamon-Lotto (green jersey - best points finisher) pose for photographers at the start of the final stage of the 93rd Tour de France, on July 23 2006 in Paris, France. 71506759
Four Easy Tune-up Tricks
Sometimes the simplest things can have the biggest effect. Here are easy things you can do to tune-up your bike and improve performance - all without advanced knowledge or complicated tools.
Seven Essential Items
There are seven essential items to carry in your saddlebag for emergencies and repairs. Find out more about the seven most important things to carry when riding.
Robbie McEwen wearing the green jersey signifying the points leader at the 2006 Tour de France.
Robbie McEwen wearing the green jersey signifying the points leader at the 2006 Tour de France.
Install Clipless Pedals
Instructions on How to Install Clipless Pedals on a Bicycle -- Step-by-Step with Photos
What is a Spinning Class?
Spinning has grown in popularity in recent years both among general fitness enthusiasts and with cyclists as a way to keep in shape among the off-season. Here's a description of what you'll find in a spinning class.
Bike Nutrition
Riding a bike means you should eat differently than if you were just sitting on the couch. Find out about the nutrition you need to keep going on those longer rides
Alternative Bike Styles
Some bikes just don't fit the mold. This article looks at recumbents, tandems and tricycles and talks about how they may be useful for people with different needs or preferences than offered by the most common types of bikes.
Mickael Rasmussen - 2005 Tour de France, Stage 9, wearing the Polka-dot jersey
Mickael Rasmussen - 2005 Tour de France, Stage 9, wearing the Polka-dot jersey
Simple Steps to Avoid Flats
Avoiding flat tires on your bicycle is one of the main concern riders have. Learn here how you can do simple things to prevent flat tires on your bike.
Lance Armstrong - 2005 Tour de France
Lance Armstrong - 2005 Tour de France
Train for a Century Ride
A century ride (100 miles) is a major accomplishment for a cyclist. Here's a training plan that will help you prepare to reach that goal of riding your bike a hundred miles in one day.
2007 Amgen Tour of California World Champion Paolo Bettini and National Team Chad Beyer
World Champion Paolo Bettini (in rainbow jersey) during the Stage 3 leg of the 2007 Amgen Tour of California, Stockton to San Jose.
Essential Bike Commuter Gear
Bike commuting is its own special type of riding. Here is a list of the gear and accessories you can't do without as a bike commuter to make your ride safe and comfortable.
What is a Mountain Bike?
What is a mountain bike? Here's a description of what makes mountain bikes different, and what you want to look for when considering a mountain bike
What Are Bike Gloves For?
Bike gloves - why cyclists wear bike gloves. What bike gloves are for.
Sprinting_strength
Strong sprinting ability is key to winning many bike races. Learn how putting in time at the weight room can provide big improvements in your sprinting.
Whole Foods for Weight Loss
Whole foods are ideal for weight loss. Learn how eating whole foods can help you lose weight.
Marcus Fothen wearing the white jersey at Tour de France 2006
Marcus Fothen wearing the white jersey at Tour de France 2006
Ten Best Bike Jokes
The Ten Best Bicycle Jokes of All Time
Cross-Training
Use Cross-Training to Enhance Your Cycling - how cross training can improve your bike riding
Team Profiles - Tour de France
An overview of the teams competing in the 2008 Tour de France, complete with lists of Tour de France riders and expert forecasting and predictions on the race results.
Tour de France 2008
The Tour de France is the premier event in cycling each year. Here is information on 2008 Tour de France riders and teams, current standings, details on the route and stages, plus everything else you need to know to be up on the latest on the 2008 Tour de France.
Bike Tire Guide
Road bikes have tires designed to let a cyclist go fast. Here's what a tire looks like for a road bike or racing bike.
Results - 2007 Tour de France
Final standings in the 2007 Tour de France
Cheating in Bike Racing
Blood doping and performance enhancing drugs have been a problem for professional cycling. Learn more here about cheating in bike racing.
Route Mapping Tools
Want to know the five best programs for mapping your bike routes? This article reviews five of the most-widely used tools available and gives pros and cons of each.
Topeak MTX Beam Rack Review
This is a review of the Topeak MTX Beam Rack.
Daily Olympic Bike Schedule
Here is a daily schedule of the cycling events at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games
Team USA BMX Riders
Here are photos and a brief profile of the BMX riders for Team USA in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Ditching Weightloss Roadblocks
No matter how good our intentions, there are some common pitfalls that can sink our journey to weightloss. Here's how to eliminate those dietary dangers to help you lose weight as you cycle your way to create a leaner body.
Track Bike Racing
Track bike racing offers tremendous Olympic excitement. Find out more here about the seven men's and three women's events that will be featured in track bicycle racing at the 2008 Olympics.
Pilates for Cyclists
Here are recommended Pilates exercises for cyclists - Pilates exercises that can make you stronger on the bike
Tour de France: Stages 10-19
Stage 15 Results - 2007 Tour de France
Raleigh single speed bike with commuter equipment
Raleigh single speed bike with commuter equipment
Tour de France 2008 race map
Tour de France 2008 race map; map of the stages of the 2008 Tour de France
Raleigh Single Speed Bicycle
Raleigh Single Speed Bicycle
Olympic Road Bike Race Course
Here is a profile of the course for the road bike races in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Topeak MTX TrunkBag Review
This is a review of Topeak's MTX TrunkBag DX.
Tour de France 2007
The Tour de France is the premier event in cycling each year. Here is information on Tour de France riders and teams, current standings, details on the route and stages, plus everything else you need to know to be up on the latest on the Tour de France.
Review of Cat Eye Strada
This is a review of the Strada Cyclocomputer made by Cat Eye. A product guide to the Cat Eye Strada Bike computer.
Be a Better Biker
Bicycling is a great activity with many benefits. A regular routine of cycling will help you increase your fitness level, decrease your stress level and maybe even help you avoid depression. Here's how to make your cycling routines even more effective.
Tips on Long Distance Riding
A century ride (100 miles) is a major accomplishment for a cyclist. You've trained for it and now it is time to ride. Here are tips to ensure you reach that goal of riding your bike a hundred miles in one day.
Olympic Medalists Madison -Men
A List of Olympic Track Cycling Medalists in the Men's Madison Event - Olympics Track Bike Racing Champions in the Madison Event
Olympic Road Bike Racing
Road bike racing is one of the premier events of the Summer Olympics. Here's everything you need to know about Olympic road bike racing.
Other Stuff to Take on a Ride
In addition to the basics -- tire tools, patch kit, etc., -- there are a number of nifty little things you might want to take on your bike ride to keep you safe and comfortable. Find out here what experienced riders carry that you might never expect to see in their pack.
Nifty Bike Commuter Stuff
Being a bicycle commuter can be a lot of fun. You're getting exercise, fresh air and saving on gas and the environment at the same time. Fortunately too, there are lots of nifty gadgets and gear to help your ride and make your commute all that more pleasant.
TdF 2007 - Stage Recap 1-9
Stage Five Results (July 12) - 2007 Tour de France
EPO Abuse in Pro Cycling
Abuse of EPO as a chemical blood doping agent has been a problem for professional cycling. Learn more here about EPO use in bike racing.
History of Bikes
The High Wheeler Bike or "Penny Farthing" was the next major development in the line of bicycle refinements
Lance Armstrong Books
Here's a list of books by and about American cycling legend Lance Armstrong, seven time winner of the Tour de France.
Dogs and Bikes
Dogs and Bikes - How to Respond When Man's Best Friend Isn't So Friendly
New Single-Speed Set-up
New Single-Speed Set-up
Tennisball Grips Ease Numbness
Do-It-Yourself Project shows how to install tennis ball grips on your bicycle to ease numbness and soreness issues in your hands and wrists.
BMX Gear Olympic Riders Use
Wondering what BMX athletes wear and ride in the Olympics? Here's the complete guide to gear and bikes used by BMX riders in the Olympics.
Blood Doping
Blood doping has been a problem for professional cycling. Learn more here about blood doping in bike racing.
The Leg Extension
Having strong and powerful legs drives sprinting ability and improves your cycling overall. This article shows you how to do the leg extension, one of the best exercises for strengthening your legs, giving you even more speed and power on the bike.
Olympic BMX Rules and Judging
BMX -- bicycle motocross -- is a brand new event at the 2008 Olympics. Here are details on the rules of Olympic BMX and how the competition works.
Single Speed Set-Up
Raleigh Single Speed Set-Up
New chain ring and cog
New chain ring and cog Raleigh single speed
Patching a Tube
This article tells how to patch an inner tube from a bicycle tire.
Parts Taken Off the Bike
Parts Taken Off the Bike
Spoke Maintenance
Bike spokes typically don't require a lot of maintenance. But here's what to look for in regular inspections of your wheels to make sure your spokes are in proper working order and your wheels are true
Cheating - Steroids
Improper use of steroids has been a problem for professional cycling. Learn more here about cheating through steroid use in bike racing.
Olympic Road/Track Cycling
Olympic bicycling includes road events, track racing, BMX and mountain biking. Find out more here about the events in Olympic Cycling.
Patch a Tire Tube
This article tells how to patch an inner tube from a bicycle tire.
Bike Rodeo Events
Bike rodeo activities - Games and activities that can be used in a bike rodeo
Raleigh side
Raleigh side
Canari Canyon Review
Review of Canyon Gel Black Baggy Cycling Shorts by Canari
Front Derailleur
Front Derailleur by Suntour on a Raleigh 12-speed bicycle
Bike Spoke Problems
Bike spokes are pretty simple, and there's not much that can go wrong with them. But you can still have problems from time to time if you aren't watching. Find out all about potential problems with your bike spokes here.
Bike Racing Schedule by Event
Here is a schedule of the cycling events at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games, sorted by event
Out-of-the-Norm Rides
Bike rides with a twist. Sure, the weekend club rides are great. But for a truly memorable time, don’t miss these crazy bike rides. Midnight rides, Critical Mass, naked rides and more.
Critical Mass
Critical Mass is equal parts protest, demonstration and celebration of the rights of cyclists to own the road. Sometimes confrontational, Critical Mass bike rides are an assertion of cyclists' rights through a recapturing of city streets, usually in the middle of rush hour.
Bike Spokes
Bike spokes are the quiet parts of your bike. They don't move or draw much attention, but they're very important to your ride being safe and comfortable. Find out all about your bike spokes here.
Ride Safely in Traffic
The key to bicycling safely in traffic is to be visible, ride predictably and to choose appropriate routes. This article tells you how to be seen by motorists, how to ride so that they can anticipate your moves as well as how to identify ideal places to ride when you take to the streets.
Old Gears - Rear Derailleur
Rear Derailleur Raleigh 12-speed Suntour
Stages of 2008 Tour de France
List of Stages for the 2008 Tour de France
The Leg Press
Having strong and powerful legs drives sprinting ability and improves your cycling overall. This article shows you how to do the leg press, one of the best exercises for strengthening your legs, giving you even more speed and power on the bike.
Primal Wear Rock Jerseys
Primal Wear makes some distinctive cycling jerseys, and their line of rock jerseys are no exception. Read a review of Primal Wear's line of cycling jerseys featuring some of the kings of rock & roll.
Team USA Road Race Riders
Here's a profile of Christian Vande Velde, Team USA competitor in the road race event of the 2008 Olympic games.
History of Olympic BMX
Here's the history of BMX -- bicycle motocross -- which is a brand new event at the 2008 Olympics. Find out more about how Olympic BMX came about.
Kid's Bikes-Finding a Deal
It can be hard to find a decent bike for a kid. You don't want to drop hundreds of dollars on something they'll outgrow, but you also don't want to saddle your child with a crappy piece of junk. So what to do? Here are some options for finding that perfect kid's bike.
Battlefield Bike Tours
Battlefields, state and national parks and historical sites are often perfect for bicycle tours. Here are some historic sites and historical themed tours including some from the Revolutionary War, the Civil War and the Underground Railroad you should consider for bike touring.
The Squat
Having strong and powerful legs drives sprinting ability and improves your cycling overall. This article shows you how to do the squat, one of the best exercises for strengthening your legs, giving you even more speed and power on the bike.
Australian BMX Olympic Hopeful Luke Madill
Australian BMX Olympic Hopeful Luke Madill
Landis and Peloton in 2006 Tour de France
2006 Tour de France - Stage Twelve CARCASSONNE, FRANCE - JULY 14: Race leader Floyd Landis of the USA and Phonak rides in the peloton during stage 12 of the 93rd Tour de France on July 14, 2006 from Luchon to Carcassonne, France. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) 71440915
Mike Day USA Olympic BMX
Mike Day USA Olympic BMX
Coolmax by Headsweats Review
A review of the Headsweats products for cyclists - Reviews of the Shorty, Skullcap and Coolmax Classic by Headsweats
Compete in Olympic Track Bike
Have dreams of being in the Olympic Track Bicycle Racing competition? Here's how to earn a spot on the Olympic Track Bike Racing team.
Raleigh Sports English 3-speed Bicycle
Here are photographs of the Raleigh Sports English 3-speed Bicycle
The Calf Raise
Having strong and powerful legs drives sprinting ability and improves your cycling overall. This article shows you how to do the calf raise, one of the best exercises for strengthening your legs, giving you even more speed and power on the bike.
Raleigh hub
Raleigh hub
Mountain Bike Suspension
Do you need shocks on your mountain bike? Find out here about soft tails and hard tails and what is right for you.
The Hamstring Curl
Having strong and powerful legs drives sprinting ability and improves your cycling overall. This article shows you how to do the hamstring curl, one of the best exercises for strengthening your legs, giving you even more speed and power on the bike.
Raleigh side 3
Raleigh side 3
Raleigh side2
Raleigh side2
Fix A Flat Tire
The first and most basic bicycle repair is how to fix a flat tire. Sooner or later, you will get a flat when out riding. It’s as certain as death and taxes. The directions in this article show you how to fix a flat and avoid a nice long walk back home.
Competing in Olympic BMX
Have dreams of being in the Olympic BMX competition? Here's how to earn a spot on the team.
Mars 3.0 Tail Light -Blackburn
Here's a review of the Mars 3.0 Bike Tail Light by Blackburn. Expert opinions about the Mars Taillight by Blackburn.
Toe Clips - Definition
Wondering what toe clips are? Here's a definition and explanation of what toe clips are and do on a bicycle.
Dressing for Cool Weather
Cooler temperatures mean terrific riding conditions. But knowing how to dress for it means the difference between comfortable riding and being too cold or too hot. Learn here how to dress right for cool weather riding
Running a Bike Rodeo
Teaching proper hand signals is an important part of the event.
Review - Pedalite Pedals
A review of the pedals by Pedalite. Pedalite has new blinking pedals and we've got them reviewed.
Ozon Bib Shorts Review
Want to know what we think of the Ozon bib shorts by GORE BIKE WEAR? Check out our review of the Ozon bib cycling shorts by GORE BIKE WEAR.
Raleigh rear
Raleigh rear
Sunglasses by Ryders Eyewear
Here's a review of cycling eyewear by Ryders Eyewear, including the new Intersect Interchangeable and Slipstream sunglasses
Bike Recall Notices
This is a list of recall notices for bicycles and bike parts issued by the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and or the bike manufacturers.
Events in Olympic Road Racing
One of the Olympic bicycling events is the road bike competition, which is actually several separate events. Find out more here about the racing events in Olympic Road Cycling.
Donny Robinson
Donny Robinson
Ibex Fausto Wool Jersey
Review of the Ibex Fausto Wool Cycling Jersey - this is a review of the Fausto wool cycling jersey by Ibex.
Best Gifts Under \$25
Here's a list of the best gifts under $25 for that special cycling someone in your life.
Review - H-Flexx Bib Shorts
This is a review of the H-Flexx Bib Shorts made by Louis Garneau.
Olympic Medals - Women's Road
Here's a list of Olympic Medalists in Women's Road Bike Racing - Olympic Champions in the Women's Road Cycling Event
Dressing in Layers
To stay warm when riding in cooler weather, it's important to dress in layers. But what exactly does that mean? Find out here how to dress in layers so you can say warm on the bike when it gets cold.
Review: Chrome knickers
Chrome's Shins knickers reviewed. A review of the Shins knickers made by Chrome.
Amphetamine Abuse
Abuse of performance enhancing drugs including amphetamines has been a problem for professional cycling. Learn more here about amphetamine abuse in bike racing
Bike Chain Key Ring
Here's a cool way to show your love for cycling. Take an old bike chain and snip off a length and then attach it to your key ring. Easy step-by-step instructions
Boure Thermal Tights/Knickers
Here's a review of the Boure Thermal Bib Knickers, a snazzy piece of cycling wear.
Stage Seven - Tour de France Viatceslav Ekimov
2006 Tour de France - Stage Seven RENNES, FRANCE - JULY 08: Viatceslav Ekimov of Russia and the Discvoery Channel team in action during stage 7 of the 93rd Tour de France, an individual time trial from Saint-Gregoire to Rennes on July 8, 2006 in Rennes, France. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) 71398008
What Makes a Great Bike Path
Great bike paths have certain distinct traits. Here's a list of five things to look for when considering where to ride.
SRAM Force Brake Recall
SRAM Force Bicycle Brakes Recalled by Consumer Product Safety Commission
Review: Argyle jersey-Twin Six
Here's a review of the snappy and stylish Argyle jersey by Twin Six.
Raleigh crank
Raleigh crank
Olympic Medalists - Road Race
Here's a list of Olympic Medalists in Men's Road Bike Racing - Olympic Champions in the Men's Road Cycling Event
BMX Photo Gallery
BMX Photo Gallery
Crankset - Definition
What is a crankset on a bicycle? Here's the definition of a crankset.
Tour de France 2007 race map
Tour de France 2007 race map; map of the stages of the 2007 Tour de France
Shanaze Reade
Shanaze Reade
UltraFazer 5.0 bike light
Here's a review of the of the UltraFazer 5.0 bike light by NiteRider
Ridge Runner Vest - L.L. Bean
Your Guide's review of the Ridge Runner Vest from L.L.Bean in hi-vis yellow.
Medalists 4000M Team Pursuit
Olympic Track Bike Racing Medalists in Men's 4000-Meter Team Pursuit - Olympic Track Cycling Champions Men's 4000-Meter Team Pursuit
John Forester Interview
An interview with John Forester, the creator of the Effective Cycling program
Time Trial Medists - Men
Here is a list of Olympic medal winners in the men's time trial event for road bike racing.
Review - LGarneau Fusion Glove
This is a review of the Louis Garneau Fusion 3-in-1 Gloves.
Olympic Champs - 1000 M Sprint
Here are the medal winners in the Men's Olympic 1000 M sprint cycling race

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