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Cycling Chafing: Why It Happens and How to Stop It

Most riders assume chafing is just something cyclists have to suffer through. More often, it's a kit construction problem—and once you know what's actually causing the friction, you can fix it.
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Lifestyle Training intel

How to Train for a Century Ride: 12-Week Plan

Explore the key principles of training for a century ride so you can confidently conquer all one hundred miles.
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22 Best Gravel Races – 2024

This guide is your insider's look at 22 of the best gravel races across the U.S. Ready for a rough and rugged ride? Gear up and join one or multiple top gravel races.
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Ultimate Guide to Indoor Cycling: How to Effectively Train Indoors

Indoor cycling workouts are a great way for beginners and cycling pros to build strength, agility, and endurance. We’ll share 3 of our favorite workouts and insights on how you get the most out of...
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12 Tips for Safe Cycling at Night

Night-time rides come with their own set of challenges that require extra caution. Here are 12 practical tips to help you ride safely after dark.
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Deer Narrowly Misses Cyclist in Gran Fondo Hincapie

Last month's Gran Fondo Hincapie had a surprising twist–a deer bounded out from the tree line, vaulting over a cyclist named Edwin Gonzalez Montoya. Here's his story.
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Parts of a Road Bike: Anatomy of a Bike (+ Diagram)

Understanding the anatomy of your bike can help you identify opportunities to improve your ride. In this guide, we’ll explain the function of each bike component.
Safety Training intel

What is Bonking? And How To Avoid It While Cycling

Have you ever been enjoying a ride until, without much warning, you have no energy to keep pedaling? This abrupt energy drain is termed “bonking." Here's how to prevent it.
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How to Get into Cycling: 15 Beginner Cycling Tips

Cycling is the way to go if you want to amp up your fitness, boost your mental well-being, and even expand your social circle. Here are tips to help you get started.
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11 Common Cycling Injuries and How to Treat Them

You can avoid many cycling-related injuries with the proper training, technique, and prevention. In this guide, we’ll cover some of the most common cycling injuries and how to prevent and treat them so you can...
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Cycling Is Our Life

We’re not a bike company. We’re a people-who-ride-bikes company — founded by a family who loves riding bikes. Cycling is more than what we do. It’s who we are. That’s why we work so hard to make the cycling community better for riders just like you.