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Not Every Exercise Builds Strength the Same Way. This One Delivers the Explosive Power Cyclists Need.
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (118+ words) This simple unweighted move trains power, control, and quick acceleration'whether you're chasing a podium, a Strava segment, or the fast group ride. Climb Stronger With Strength Training How Cycling Can Help You Achieve Weight Loss Goals PSA: These Foods Relieve…...
Why American Cycling Should Just Embrace the Crit
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (229+ words) Stop treating crits like lesser racing. They're a distinct skillset and the most accessible way to grow American cycling. American bike racing has a bad habit of judging itself against Europe. That makes sense up to a point. Europe has…...
The Wrong Tire Size Can Make Your Gravel Bike Feel Weird on the Road
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (819+ words) A 28mm road tire may fit your gravel bike, but handling, comfort, and pedal clearance can change fast. With modern gravel bikes evolving to fit and be optimized around ever-larger tires'many up to 57mm or 2. 25 inches'it raises a question: What happens if…...
I Took a Gamble on Ali Express Bike Gear'These 5 Products Actually Delivered
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (750+ words) These under-the-radar Ali Express finds held up through years of riding and thousands of miles. Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. How we test gear. Many cyclists avoid shopping…...
How to Ride Longer Without Overdoing It
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (167+ words) Bicycling experts Bill Strickland, Monique Lebrun, and Jason Griffin share how to grow your endurance with smarter progression, better recovery, and fewer setbacks. Tom Messina is a multidisciplinary graphic designer and editor bringing his years of experience to Hearst Magazines…...
That Painful Knot in Your Back Doesn't Have to End Your Ride'Here's What to Do
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (853+ words) From bike fit to foam rolling to targeted stretches, these expert-backed tips can help you ride without nagging back tightness. It may seem like your lower body is doing most of the work when you ride, but cycling can put…...
The Hidden Company Behind Countless Custom Bikes Was About to Disappear.
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (593+ words) Small American framebuilders relied on Paragon. Firsthand is trying to keep that support system alive. When Paragon Machine Works announced on March 27, 2026, that it was ceasing major operations, it hit the hand-built bike world hard. Not because Paragon was flashy....
Tadej Poga'ar Helped Shape ENVE's SES 4. 5 Pro, Making It Lighter, Narrower, and Hooked
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (338+ words) ENVE says the hook is about rider demands and UCI insurance, without changing the tubeless-only mission. Here's what's new and why it matters. In practical terms, this is not a return to old-school clincher compatibility, as the 4. 5 Pro is still…...
Don't Let the Heat Ruin Your Ride: 5 Memorial Day Deals to Stay Cool (Plus an Editor-Approved DIY Hack).
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (711+ words) Memorial Day sales are the perfect time to stock up on hydration, sun protection, and heat-ready gear'plus a trick we use on the hottest rides. Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from…...
Not Built for Climbs? These Strategies Helped Me Conquer Alpe d'Huez, Stelvio, and the Tourmalet
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (1663+ words) Climbing never feels easy to me. But these mental, pacing, fueling, and gearing tricks have helped me survive'and even enjoy'some of the world's toughest roads. Some riders seem to float uphill. Their cadence stays smooth, their shoulders stay quiet, and…...