The 7-Day Summer Legs Challenge is designed to target trouble zones, specifically the thigh area. We’ll show you how to tone legs in a week and reduce Saddlebags and cellulite by performing thechallenge as below and following aclean-eating plan. OUR LATEST VIDEOS As with all the Summer C...
With a little bit of trial and error, it’s usually possible to find a comfortable saddle position and avoid pain in the sit bones. However, if the pain is severe or persistent, it’s important to see a healthcare professional to rule out any other potential causes. How Long Does It T...
Raw skin caused by chafing can ulcerate and become infected, escalating to actual saddle sores. These can be excruciating, and may make it impossible to cycle for a while. They usually look like irritated, raised sections of skin. They may also look like pimples – pores filled with bacteria...
A variation on road bikes is what is called a relaxed design road bike, such as theSequoia Eliteabove. These are designed to make it easier for you to be in the saddle for many hours – so they are really good if your aim is to do your first criterium orcharity bike ride. My Sequo...
Follow these expert-backed tips to treating tight quads and getting back in the saddle, pain-free.
This could be because of the choice of pedal or a worn-out/dirty cleat and pedal interface. Either way, this can become a major problem. Even though you pedal in a linear motion there is rotation that occurs through the chain between the foot, ankle, knee, and hip. There needs to be...
Endurance training sends a signal to become more energy efficient and use more fat as fuel, whilehigh intensity training sends the muscles an adaptive signal to become bigger and strongerand more efficient using glucose for fuel. With high amounts of endurance training you are at a higher risk...
The things that had become the “new normal” were suddenly out of reach: simple things like taking a walk in the nearby park to relieve cabin fever, doing yoga class on the lawn of the local fairgrounds, and eating outside at our favorite dog-friendly restaurant. Now we all have to ...
How to set seat height accurately if you are a bike fitter: Focus on the velocity of extension of the rear of the knee under significant load. That velocity should be a constant. If you see even the tiniest flicker of acceleration at the rear of the knee before the bottom of the pedal...
Pack hydration and nutrition.Short trips become long trips, and long trips become all-day adventures on road bikes. They are so much fun to ride and explore — the day may get away from you! Tip #6: Riding Long? Fuel Throughout the Entire Ride ...