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!

Pedal cadence can feel like a mysterious beast when you’re first getting serious about cycling. You hear racers talk about spinning at 100 revolutions per minute (rpm), while recreational riders might hover around 70 or 80. You might wonder: “Which is better for me?” That’s a fair question, and the answer isn’t always straightforward. Let