Sitting in the saddle for as much of a long climb as possible is the most aerobically efficient way to the top. Standing on the pedals will burn up vital glycogen stores faster. If you must get out of the saddle to give your backside a rest, try to resist rocking the bike too much ...
A common problem with new cyclists is using the wrong gear to cycle up hills. In fact, most new cyclists choose to use a high gear since you can cycle faster in that gear. But you should avoid cycling uphill in a high gear. Why? Because it will take way more effort than it needs ...
You’ll learn how to push the pedals faster, ride stronger, and level up your training, whether that training happens in the gym or out on the road. 1 HIIT Up Your Training Getty Images This first tip may seem obvious: To cycle faster, you have to practice cycling at higher speeds ...
When approaching hills, it's important to widen the gap between cyclists to allow for deceleration. Avoid getting out of the saddle when someone’s right behind you. Your back wheel will drop back about half a bike length. This could cause them to swerve or brake sharply. Before you want...
I've been bikepacking for a while but never really followed a maintenance schedule. A few weeks ago, I took my bike to a mechanic because I heard some noise. The mechanic did a quick overhaul, and I was sent on my way. However, a few weeks later, while descending steep hills, I s...
Workout: After a warm-up, set the treadmill to a challenging incline (start with 4-6%) and run at a hard but sustainable pace for 2 minutes. Then, reduce the incline and pace for a 2-minute recovery jog. Repeat this cycle 5-10 times depending on your fitness level. ...
Winston P. Lewis, 63, from Newark, New Jersey, who has been cycling since he was young as a means oftransportation, is open to switching to an e-bike one day. “My outlook for the future is to cycle until I can’t with an e-bike. It will extend how long I can ride. I will...
For instance, start by doing hilly rides with 1,000 feet of climbing and slowly add distance until you can complete 3,000 feet of climbing in a single outing. Another way to enhance power is to do short,high-intensity sprint intervalsup steep hills. These sprints should last between 60 ...
Travel from the cities to the coast and national parks with this guide to getting around in Kenya. Jan 24, 2025 • 11 min read Login Save your favorites! Sign into save, get inso & more Sustainable Travel Take the night train in Sweden, from Stockholm to the Arctic ...
Choose theCycleoption from the blue dropdown menu. You can use theAvoiddropdown to choose to avoid hills and busy roads, if you have that preference. Tap on the greenGobutton next to the route you wish to take. Once you've calculated your route, you can get directions read to you by...