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4-Week Cycling Training Plan to Get Faster
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (1540+ words) If you already ride consistently, this month-long program shows exactly how to add speed work without overdoing it. You've been training consistently, riding a few days a week and have built a decent base. But now, maybe you're hoping to…...
Can Anyone Stop Tadej Poga'ar? The Riders to Watch at the 2026 Tour de France
15+ hour, 31+ min ago (1931+ words) Tadej Poga'ar enters as the favorite, but Jonas Vingegaard, Paul Seixas, and a deep field of sprinters, climbers, and dark horse challengers could make this Tour unforgettable. On Saturday, 184 riders will kick off the 2026 Tour de France with a 19. 6-kilometer…...
Tour de France FAQ: How Riders Win, What the Jerseys Mean, and Why Teams Launch No-Hope Attacks
15+ hour, 45+ min ago (1880+ words) From prize money to bathroom breaks, here are 30 answers every new Tour de France fan should know. We're biased, of course, but we think the Tour de France'which starts on Saturday in Barcelona'is one of the greatest and most exciting…...
Do Bike Helmets Really Expire? I Asked the Biggest Brands Why They Tell Riders to Replace Old Helmets
18+ hour, 56+ min ago (464+ words) Helmet brands don't agree on when to replace an old helmet'but they all point to the same practical takeaway. Most riders know the crash rule: If you hit your head, replace your helmet. What a lot of riders do not…...
Gravel Riding Feels Rough Until You Learn These Handling Skills
22+ hour, 13+ min ago (937+ words) Enjoy the rough road with the right techniques. When experienced cyclist Chris Hadgis headed to her first gravel race, Central Pennsylvania's 120-mile un PAved, she discovered 30 miles of rocks and terrain that bounced her around like "human popcorn" on her…...
Experts Say Seniors Should Avoid These 10 Strength Moves'Here's What to Do Instead
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (1368+ words) Expert-backed swaps help older riders build strength while protecting joints and balance. How we treat our bodies compounds over the years, explains Julie Logue, M. P. H. , senior program manager for Silver Sneakers, "the way you have cared for your body over time…...
Researchers Have Studied Whether Cycling Affects Sperm Count'Here's What They Found
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (856+ words) The research is mixed on whether cycling affects male fertility'but doctors offer some tips on protecting your swimmers, if you have concerns. As an avid cyclist, intense training can improve your endurance and race times. But if you're male, are…...
Specialized's Tarmac SL9 Remains the Benchmark Road Bike. But It's Biggest Rival Is the Bike It Replaces.
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (665+ words) Specialized's newest flagship race bike is faster and more refined than ever'but the already-excellent SL8 makes the case for upgrading harder than expected. The headline result of that work is a claimed 4-watt aero gain over the SL8. On paper, that is…...
Bike Commuting Doesn't Have to Be Stressful. These 14 Riders Explain How to Make It Work
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (1405+ words) Cyclists from cities across the country reveal the small habits, smart gear, and mindset shifts that make a bike commute easier to stick with. New to cycling'or ready to improve? Dial in the core skills that make every ride smoother…...
These Road Cycling Skills Separate Casual Riders From Serious Cyclists
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (1913+ words) Nuts-and-bolts ways to learn to get faster, be more comfortable, and feel more confident on your road bike'no matter how long you've been riding. When was the last time you thought about your road bike skills? We often get so…...