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How to Make Your Bike More Comfortable, Depending on Your Pain Points

Neck or back aches? Hand numbness? We have quick tweaks to sidestep these common cycling complaints.

By Molly Hurford
May 1, 2025
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Beginner Cycling

female road biker rides along sunny country road

How Long Does It Take to Ride a Century?

Apr 28, 2025
cyclist riding bicycle by tree on winding road

How to Taper for Your Next Big Event

Apr 24, 2025
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3 Expert-Endorsed Tools to Level Up Your Home Shop

Apr 18, 2025
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How to Master Your Zone 2 Rides

Apr 17, 2025
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Build Upon Your Training to Tackle 200 Miles

Apr 11, 2025
cyclist riding up a gravel road in cool weather

6 Long Distance Cycling Tips You Need

Apr 15, 2025
alison tetrick

Beginner-Friendly Cycling Tips From Pro Riders

Apr 9, 2025
peter abraham

Unlock the Secrets of Riding at 50+

Mar 31, 2025
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Avoid These Mistakes on Your 1st Bikepacking Trip

Mar 14, 2025
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How-To Videos

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Bike to Play Video: How to Fix a Tubeless Tire with a Plug in 5 Minutes

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Watch: How to Bunny Hop

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Watch: How to Wheelie

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Watch: How to Track Stand on Any Bike

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A Video Guide on Layering for Any Temperature

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Cycling Advice

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Bike Maintenance Basics You Should Know

By Pam Moore
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How These Couples Solved the Cycling Speed Gap

by Caitlin Giddings
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How to Clean Your Cycling Water Bottles

by Molly Hurford
asian woman cyclist she is exercising in the houseby cycling on the trainer and play online bike games

How to Avoid Bike Trainer Boredom

By Jessica Coulon and brian fiske
zwift

I Finally Tried Zwift After Riding for 16 Years

By Molly Hurford
cyclist crosses tram tracks on a dedicated crossing for cyclists and pedestrians

How to Ride Across Metal Road Surfaces Safely

by Caitlin Giddings
portrait of smiling female cyclist riding gravel bike at sunset on winter evening

Your Cold-Weather Layering Guide for Winter Riding

by jason sumner
young woman training on road bicycle at city street

7 Tips for Learning How to Sprint on a Bike

By Natascha Grief, NASM-CPT, -CES, -CNC, -BCS, -SFC
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6 Tips for Surviving a Huge Charity Ride

by Elspeth Huyett
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10 Cycling Skills to Perfect This Winter

By Molly Hurford
helmets before injuries

6 Things To Do Before Every Ride

by brian fiske
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15 Beginner Cycling Questions—Answered

By Pam Moore
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How to Test Ride a Bike Before You Buy It

By Molly Hurford
how to do an idaho stop and rolling stops

How to Safely Do an Idaho Stop

By Molly Hurford
cyclist riding on a rural road near a farm

How to Prepare for Long Ride

By Molly Hurford
learn how to talk to the bike fitter to avoid mistakes when sizing a bike

10 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Pro Bike Fit

by Joe Lindsey
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How to Ride a Road Bike: Skills Every Rider Needs

By Molly Hurford
how to pace long rides

How to Pace Long Rides

By Morgan Tilton
an illustration of a cyclist on a mountain bike in a canyon

What I Learned When I Lost It on a Mountain Bike

By Jacqueline Marino
a man riding a bike on a rocky terrain

Mountain Biking vs Road Cycling: How They Compare

By Amanda Capritto
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Should Your Bike Fit Change as You Age?

By Molly Hurford
cycling is not only a hobby but a lifestyle

I’m a Big Rider. Here’s How I Make Climbing Easier

By Michael Venutolo-Mantovani
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Tips for Your First Century Ride

By Pavlína Černá
road bicyclist

How to Improve Your Pedal Stroke

By Molly Hurford
create the best bike route for all types of rides

Create a Bike Route for All Types of Rides

By Michael Nystrom
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Your Guide to Staying Safe on Strava

By Selene Yeager and Molly Hurford
adjusting brake levers on handlebars

Quick Tips for Making Your Bike More Comfortable

By Molly Hurford
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5 Crucial Bike Maintenance Hacks

by james stout