Bike commuting to work – and to any other destination – is becoming more necessary, especially in large, urban environments. Knowing the associated dangers is a must. Knowing how to anticipate…

Mountain bikers can enjoy this area known for its open meadows, vistas, and wildlife such as elk and black bear. The Valle Vidal, part of the Carson National Forest, offers mountain biking…

Railtrails are old railway lines converted into groomed trails. They offer peaceful and pleasant scenery and great bicycling trails for the whole family to enjoy. For those who love outdoor sports,…

A professional bike fitting can help to prevent overuse injuries, improve cycling performance and enhance overall comfort. The best money that can be spent to enhance bicycle performance is to get…

Purpose-built single speed bikes have a horizontal dropout; that’s the groove where the rear wheel axle fits. These dropouts allow for easy chain tensioning. Most hardtail mountain bikes have vertical dropouts…

Looking at a cyclocross bike from a distance, it appears to be a type of road bike. Upon closer examination, a cyclocross bike looks like it was built out of leftover…

Drafting is a technique with which bike racers can save energy at the expense of the riders in front of them. This phenomenon lies at the heart of bike race strategy.…

Bike racing is arguably the most strategic sport in the world, and the only one in which the countryside itself is the playing field. While most European viewers know it as…

With spring approaching, bicyclists everywhere will look to their local shops for tune-ups. Here’s a primer to help the recreational rider get the most bang for the buck. When shopping for…

Mountain Unicycling or MUnicycling is seen by many as an extreme sport but keen unicyclists often buy a MUnicycle (mountain unicycle) just to get fitter. Once the basics of unicycling are mastered, what…