Riding

Picture yourself cruising through the countryside on a breezy afternoon, feeling like you could pedal forever. Your legs don’t burn the way they used to, your breathing feels easier, and that old ache in your knees has faded into memory. Does that sound like a stretch? It doesn’t have to be. Boosting your pedaling speed, […]

Let’s be honest: long climbs can be a roller coaster of dread, excitement, and sometimes pure stubbornness. One minute you’re thinking, “I’ve got this.” The next, you might be cursing the slope and wondering why you ever left the comfort of flat roads. Yet, there’s an undeniable satisfaction in conquering a tall mountain pass or

You know what? Sometimes I wish we never had to look behind us while cycling. It’s tempting to just focus on the open road, feeling the breeze on our cheeks, and forgetting entirely that there might be other riders or cars approaching. But reality demands we keep tabs on what’s behind, whether it’s a friend

Are you feeling a bit puzzled about whether you should be pulling up on your pedals? You’re not alone. Cyclists have debated this topic for decades, and the myth that you ought to actively yank upward on one pedal while pushing down on the other still comes up in group rides and casual conversations. Let

By the time many of us reach our 50s or beyond, we’ve learned that our bodies don’t always cooperate the way they used to. Maybe your knees twinge on chilly mornings, or your back feels stiff if you hunch over the handlebars for too long. That doesn’t mean your cycling days are done—far from it!