For many athletes, the off season is not a season of rest. It is a season of increased training, of improvement and of power. Many athletes use the off season to train harder, train faster and train longer. The season may have pointed out some flaws, or they may have become aware of certain shortcomings. […]

Michigan has been a bicycle-friendly state for over 25 years. The sport has grown so rapidly that there are now cycling clubs covering the entire state. Michigan cycling clubs are divided into eight different geographic locations.
Michigan Cycling Clubs - Region 1
Clubs operating in region one, which includes Detroit and Grosse Pointe, include the Michigan Human […]

The term “bicycle” was coined in France in the mid 1860s where these “vehicles for human transport” required a rider to balance to be able to ride. The same is true today: if you can’t balance on it, you can’t ride it.
The first really popular and commercially successful cycle design was a French one. Developed […]

The Kazakhstan Cycling Federation is committed to integrity on all levels. The Kazakhstan Cycling Federation does not tolerate inappropriate behavior on its athlete’s part even if that inappropriate behavior means a win for Kazakhstan.
A win that is ill gotten means nothing in the long term and recently the Kazakhstan Cycling Federation proved this commitment to […]

Indoor cycling can be a necessity for those serious cyclists who need to ride several times a week. Indoor cycling workouts can aid in improving one’s ride by giving the cyclist an opportunity to ride in spite of poor weather conditions. These indoor cycling workouts can be based on how intensive the cyclist may ride […]

Bicycle racing is a very competitive sport. People such as Lance Armstrong (to name a very popular and recognizable cyclist) don’t appear in the cycling world everyday. These professional cyclists train hours upon agonizing hours every single day. Chances are that you don’t have aspirations to become a professional cyclist like Lance Armstrong, but there […]

In winter your cycling needs are different than they are in summer. First you have to change the wheels on your bikes then you have to make sure that you have the right brakes. Once your bike is sorted and you are ready to hit the road you need to make sure that you are […]

Cycling tours can be so much fun especially for those who love to bike. Depending on what kind of bicycle you have, you can either have a tour focused on smooth roads or a tour that can go off road at times. Most cycling tours take several days to complete depending on the participants in […]

If you want to get the maximum results out of your cycling events, then you’ll want to check out a cycling skinsuit. With a skinsuit, you’ll get greatly decreased wind resistance and sweat absorption, making for an easier and more comfortable ride. Recent developments have only made these features better with newer, more comfortable, and […]

Like every sport, cycling requires its own type of equipment, for safety and for success. Cycling is a sport of speed; consequently, cycling equipment must battle wind resistance while it optimizes the power of the athlete. When spectators look at a cyclist, they notice the tight-fitting shorts and shirts, the aerodynamic helmets and the small, […]