Cycling Uphill Tips – UPDATED – How to Cycle Up Hills Faster?
When you challenge yourself by riding uphill, your bike and body are competing against resistance. The resistance when riding uphill helps build your quadriceps and hamstrings. Not only that it can help improve your V02 and lactate threshold. However, what is the other benefits of...
Cycling Fasted – Should You Go Cycling Before Breakfast?
Whether you are looking to lose weight, or utilize fat as an energy source, there may have been times you have begun cycling fasted. When performed correctly, cycling fasted can provide benefits to your cycling fitness. But what are they? And is cycling before breakfast a...
Does Cycling Tone Your Bum? Cycling Bum Before & After
When it comes to reducing buttocks size and toning your bum, does cycling help? You bet! However, by combining it with a healthy diet and calorie-appropriate meals, cycling can help you trim weight off your bum and the rest of your body. In this article, we answer...
Numb Hands Cycling – Can Cycling Cause Numbness? Updated 2021
One of the most common discomforts experienced by new cyclists is numb hands while cycling. Thousands of new riders every year experience numbness in the hands and fingers, as well as pins and needles. So what causes numb hands when cycling? And how do you...
Is Cycling Good for Lower Back Pain? Complete Guide – Updated 2021
Lower back pain is something we all experience a few times each year. Often it can pass within a few days, or it can be more serious and keep us off the bike for months. It can be caused by many things both on and off...
Saddle Setback – UPDATED 2021 – Understanding Bike Saddle Offset
Saddle setback or commonly know as saddle fore-aft, refers to the position of the saddle in relation to the bottom bracket. Both setback and offset are important factors when it comes to your position on the bike and can affect both comfort, balance, and power. In...
Haute Route Training Plan – UPDATED 2021 – A Complete Guide
For many cyclists, the Haute Route events are the highlight of the season. They not only test your endurance but your climbing and mental ability on the bike. Over multiple days the choice of events push your body to the limit as you climb some of...
Sit Bone Pain While Cycling? A Complete Bicycle Saddle Width Guide
Sit bone pain while cycling is a common issue cyclists face. Often this is related to the saddle. However, other factors such as overstretching, injury, and prolonged sitting can also cause pain in the sit bones while riding. In this article, we look at what may...
Twisted Pelvis & Hip Position While Cycling – A Complete Guide
Unfortunately, more than 90% of males and females feel the effects of a twisted pelvis cycling each day. While they might not know it directly, most cyclists sit on their saddle with a rotated pelvis. That means the body is out of alignment and places...
KOPS Method – A Complete Guide To Knee Over Pedal Spindle
Cycling should be a comfortable sport no matter if your riding for one or six hours. But to be comfortable, you need to be set up correctly on your bike. Even though bike fitting has been around for years many people still follow the KOPS...