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2024 ARTICLES

Article	Description	Source
Hip Flexor Pain and Cycling: The Ultimate Guide	The hips are a major focus point when it comes to cycling as it�s where the bulk of our power first originates in the pedal stroke. Unfortunately, many people start to feel hip pain in the cycling position or afterwards when they get off their bike.	ilovebicycling.com
How You Should Be Changing Gears on Your Bicycle (video)	Cross chaining woes & matching front and rear gears to minimize wear and tear on your drivetrain.	SportsShackEDM

2023 ARTICLES

Article	Description	Source
Year-Round Strength Training for Cyclists	A year-round strength and conditioning program is an essential aspect of training for every level of rider, from beginner to elite.	trainingpeaks.com
Two Winter Cycling Workouts For Building an Aerobic Base	Winter riding is the perfect opportunity to increase your body's efficiency and enable you to cope with higher stress loads. Try these two workouts to get your aerobic engine primed.	trainingpeaks.com
The 7 Best Free & Paid Indoor Cycling Apps to Keep You Engaged in 2023	These are the best free and paid indoor cycling apps. I tried & tested them all, so you don’t have to. Plus, I'll help you choose the one that suits your goals.	cyclistshub.com
All About Cycling Interval Training	Here’s a refresher on why interval training is so important for achieving your best cycling performance.	trainingpeaks.com
The Best Bike Trainers of 2023	When weather or timing just don't allow for an outdoor training session, bike trainers give you the inside option. Here are the best bike trainers of the year.	gearjunkie.com
How to Find and Raise Your Lactate Threshold	You can manipulate this biometric marker and become a better rider in every situation. Here’s how.	bicycling.com
Follow Doc's Advice, Foil Offseason Weight Gain	When you step upon the digital scale one morning, say in mid-December, and see that you're pounds past your optimal riding weight.	roadbikerider.com
How should older riders train?	Sometimes it’s been bitter experience!	roadbikerider.com
Eight HIIT workouts for faster rides	Take a look at eight sessions perfect for getting training benefits in a constrained time schedule	cyclingweekly.com
How to Keep the Elephant Off the Ebike	Rides are designated Class A, Class B, Class C, etc. by pace so that members can choose ones that match their speed and ability.	roadbikerider.com
Cycling with Asthma: How to Cope and Overcome Asthma- Related Issues on the Bike	Physical activity does not have to be off-limits because of asthma, but some days will be better than others.	liv-cycling.com
How to train your cardiovascular fitness (video)	This is a 13 minute video by Peter Attia MD. Link to full video (1hr 11 min)on this page	Peter Attia MD
Handling technique: How to corner on your road bike	Cornering safely and at speed is an essential skill for all cyclists. Here we talk you through the best techniques to maintain speed, and stay upright.	cyclingweekly.com
Ask the Coach: Did I Overtrain? Part 2	Overtraining? Yep — I’ve done that.	roadbikerider.com
Ask the Coach: Did I Overtrain? Part 1	Overtraining? Yep - I’ve done that.	roadbikerider.com
Effective Cooling for Cyclists	During the hot summer, hydrating properly is one of the keys to riding in relative comfort. And it’s not as simple as “drink before you’re thirsty” and “drink early and drink often.” Here's why.	roadbikerider.com
Gravel biking: everything you need to know	A crash course on the most popular buzzword in cycling and what it means for your gravel biking choices.	bikeperfect.com
Running and Walking May Be Good for Your Back	Rides are designated Class A, Class B, Class C, etc. by pace so that members can choose ones that match their speed and ability.	roadbikerider.com
Top 10 Essential Bike Handling Skills, Part 2	This week I’ll offer a few suggestions regarding riding well, i.e. more efficiently, more enjoyably, more safely	trainerroad.com
Top 10 Essential Bike Handling Skills, Part 1	As with most things performance-related, bike handling aptitude comes down to the same two foundational components: experience & relaxation.	trainerroad.com
How to Corner on your Mountain Bike	Cornering Tips From 20 World Champs, Skills Coaches, and Veteran Amateurs	www.singletracks.com
How to stop 'spring knee' pain from hampering your summer cycling season	Knee pain is common among cyclists - but more often than not it's an indication of a problem elsewhere. We take a look at the key causes and solutions.	cyclingweekly.com
How to Eat for a Long Bicycle Ride	The key to riding long distances is food and drink	roadbikerider.com
7 Tips for Cycling on Rough Roads	Most cyclists overlook-or are unaware of-the effect rough roads can have on your pace.	active.com
10 Tips to Prevent Saddle Discomfort	In a survey of RBR readers, saddle discomfort and saddle sores were the most frequent physical problem while riding.	roadbikerider.com
How to Optimize Your Pre-Season Cycling Training	I will show you some highly effective techniques that will help you perform better from the very first race.	training4cyclists
MTB Pre Season (1 hour sessions)	This 12 week Pre Season plan works on building your cycling fitness to help get you ready for a great season of MTB racing.	trainingpeaks.com
Rollers vs turbo trainers: which is better?	We seek to answer the greatest question known to cycling kind...	cyclingweekly.com
Fat Burning Interval Session \| 20 Minute Indoor Bike Workout (Video)	This is a great session to include in your regular training schedule throughout the season as well as being a fat-burning session it will also tap into your functional threshold power.	https://www.globaltrinetwork.com/
Complete Gravel Biking Guide — Everything to Know Before Hitting Gravel	Although riding on gravel isn’t new, the exciting bicycles and riding style have exploded in popularity, both recreationally and competitively.	bikexchange.com
How to Improve Your Cycling (with Threshold Training)	No doubt, the chances that you have heard about FTP before are high. However, in the slight chance you have not come across the term FTP, well, this article will explain what FTP is, and how to become a faster, stronger, and better cyclist using FTP.	roadcyclingacademy.com
Cycling knee pain: what causes it and how to avoid it	Learn how to avoid knee pain on the bike, and what to do if it happens to you	cyclingnews.com

2022 ARTICLES

Article	Description	Source
The 10 Best Strength- Training Exercises for Cyclists	These moves help you ride longer and stronger - and protect you from injury.	bicycling.com
30 Minute Indoor Cycling Workout - Fat Burning Intervals (Video)	The rolling roads will challenge you with high and low cadence intervals	RI:ID
How a Bike Trainer Works - and 5 Indoor Cycling Mistakes to Avoid	Five ways people short - circuit their own trainer workouts and how to beat them	bicycling.com
Anti-Aging: Mastering Fatigue	Fortunately, by understanding fatigue you can mitigate its effects.	roadbikerider.com
Off-Season Exercises for Cyclists	Off season training for cyclists should include two important components: injury prevention and performance.	athletico.com
Top 10 Tips For Riding Singletrack (Video)	How To Ride Singletrack Faster	gmbn.eu
Too Much Sodium Abets Obesity	You may want to absolutely crush it, or you may hope to simply survive it. But what you certainly don’t want during a demanding ride is to cramp up.	roadbikerider.com
How to Build Your Quads and the 7 Best Exercises to Try	Bigger quads mean more than just looking great in a pair of shorts.	livestrong.com
How to Maintain Proper Cycling Posture for Comfort and Efficiency	Good posture not only ensures optimal performance and efficiency, but also helps prevent injuries by reducing strain on the body.	cyclingiq.com
How & When To Ride Out Of The Saddle When Riding A Bike	Global Cycling Network's Pro Tips	https://plus.globalcyclingnetwork.com/
7 Hacks for Staying Warm on Cold Rides	From stopping at a nearby gas station for snacks and hand warmers, to cranking up the effort as you head back home.	active.com
What To Expect - Your First Cycling Functional Threshold Power Test	There are numerous articles regarding How to Perform an FTP test, but not much on (a) prepping for or )b) what to expect from your first FTP test.	roadbikerider.com
How to Improve Your Riding out of the Saddle	Here’s how you can become more efficient at pedaling out of the saddle and how you can integrate the right amount of practice for the racing that you do.	trainerroad.com
8 Steps to Correct Cycling Posture	There are a lot of things that contribute to an excellent cycling composure and the efficiency that can be seen in experienced riders.	bikingbro.com
Eat and Sleep to Recover from Intense Exercise	When you exercise for endurance, you use up glycogen and you damage muscle fibers	roadbikerider.com
Tips for Long Distance Cycling	Here are some tips for pedaling long distances with at least some measure of comfort	roadbikerider.com
Proper Cycling Form - 14 Tips for Best Riding Practice	You will be much better at it if you ride with the proper cycling form.	biketips.com
The Whens and Whys of Mountain Bike Gear Shifting	When should I shift? How many gears? Which way?	singletracks.com
11 Tips on How to Ride a Road Bike on Gravel	You can ride your regular road bike on gravel	roadbikerider.com
You Know What to Eat Before a Ride. What About When?	While eating’s influence on elite-level cycling may not be quite so high, diet does play a large part.	roadbikerider.com
How to train for long events with short workouts	Eight tips for optimizing your training to make the most of the time available for riding.	velonews.com
Gravel bike clothing guide: the best kit for gravel riding	Whether your look is lycra racer or adventure gravel casual, here is Cyclingnews’ guide to gravel bike clothing	cyclingnews.com
How to Deal With Numb or Tingly Fingers Cycling	Hand discomfort is usually caused by improper bike fit. But poor riding technique also plays a role.	roadbikerider.co
For Getting Better Sleep, Resistance Exercise May Be Superior to Aerobic Exercise	Based on findings, interventions focused on resistance exercises may be a new way to promote better sleep and improve cardiovascular health.	scitechdaily.com
Anti-Aging: Resistance Training Will Help Your Riding	The rate of atrophy can be slowed with exercise, and most of it can even be reversed with resistance training.	roadbikerider.com
For Getting Better Sleep, Resistance Exercise May Be Superior to Aerobic Exercise	Based on findings, interventions focused on resistance exercises may be a new way to promote better sleep and improve cardiovascular health.	scitechdaily.com
6 Kinds of Intensity Training: Which One Is Best for You?	Intensity training doesn't mean hammering. It means simply training at the right intensities to improve your performance, i.e., pedaling somewhat harder than normal.	roadbikerider.com
7 Tricks to Help You Stay on Track and Achieve Your Goals	But even with the best plans and intentions, you can still find yourself losing sight of your goals.	liv-cycling.com
How to Climb on an E-Mountain Bike	Timing each pedal stroke to get the most benefit out of the motor while keeping your body weight carefully balanced over the bike and choosing the best line is easier said than done.	liv-cycling.com
11 Tips for Beating your Seasonal Depression Funk	What is SAD, How Do I Know I Have It and What Can I Do About It#63;	liv-cycling.com
Glutes ' not firing' ?; How to make the most of the biggest muscle in your body	Sedentary lifestyles, poor posture and overtraining can all lead to ineffective use of your backside	cyclingweekly.com
E-Mountain Bike Braking Tips	Due to their weight, E-bikes tend to carry more momentum as you descend, impacting how and when you want to engage your brakes to slow down.	liv-cycling.com
How to adjust bike brakes & stop them from rubbing?	Adjusting your own brakes is pretty easy if you know how to hold a screwdriver and what you�re doing.	bikestation.org
How To Layer For Cold Weather Cycling	21 Answers to your questions	bikehike.org
Cycling Weight Training	The good news about our cycling exercise programs and weight training ideas are that regardless of your body shape and size, almost anyone can achieve the benefits.	netfit.co.uk

2021 ARTICLES

Article	Description	Source
Get Fitter and Faster - With An Inner Tube	If you have an inner tube that is punctured beyond repair don’t throw it away, it could make you both fitter and faster.	roadbikerider.com
Bike Fit Calculator	How to by JensonUSA	Jenson USA
How To Avoid Sore Shoulders Whilst Cycling (video)	Pain in your neck and shoulders can make even the toughest rider climb off their bike in agony.	GTN Coaches Corner
What Is The Optimal Cadence For Cycling? (video)	Do you ever wonder how you can improve your Cycling cadence? Or how to prepare for an in Ironman with regards to strength training?	GTN Coaches Corner
Should I ride longer or ride harder?	Is intensity or endurance the key to cycling fitness?	cyclist.co.uk
Strength and Stretching Guide For Cyclists	Cyclists typically get tight through their lower backs, hamstrings, hip flexors and glutes	thebodymechanic.com.au
What Causes Neck Pain when Cycling (video)	(incl: three possible solutions)	Bike Fit Advisor
Cycling Pedaling Technique	Improve your pedaling mechanics and technique to improve your aerobic efficiency, cycling motor skills and muscle development, and cycling power and performance.	1vigor.com
Best cheap bikes: beginner road bikes and commute machines reviewed	What to expect for your money in the best cheap bike sector, plus your guide to choosing the right first road bike for you	cyclingweekly.com
Numb Hands While Cycling? (A Simple Approach to Fixing-video)	This happens and a simple way we can stop this from happening.	Cam Nicholls
Cycling training plans: for beginners, intermediates and racers	Get into cycling, get fitter, or ride faster with our cycling training plans	cyclingweekly.com
Why you need “longer” hamstrings for cycling	Having tight hamstrings can contribute to restricted hip range of motion.	thebodymechanic.com.au
8 Reasons Why Cyclists Get Knee Pain	The repetitive nature of the sport means that overuse injuries are common, with knee injuries probably being the most common of all.	thebodymechanic.com.au
12 Tips to Avoid Overtraining	Needing more recovery is one of the inevitable consequences of aging. However, you have some control over this by practicing good recovery.	roadbikerider.com
Try These Cycling Intervals to Get Faster on A Bike	Unfortunately there’s not a single interval method that does it all. It depends on which aspect of your fitness you are attempting to improve	roadbikerider.com
Find the inner strength within: The three pillars of self-motivation	Sports psychologist Dr Josephine Perry explains why mastery, autonomy and belonging are the holy trinity underpinning your cycling passion	cyclingweekly.com
Do fasted rides really work?	Whether it be losing weight, improving your on bike efficiency or utilizing fat as a energy source. When executed correctly fasted rides can provide improvements across all areas of your cycling.	cyclingweekly.com
How to Train for Endurance Cycling	Focus on the essential aspects of fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength/endurance and flexibility.	rei.com
How to lose weight cycling: Six essential tips	Here's a quick guide to losing that weight to improve your riding	cyclingweekly.com
Saddle sores	How to prevent and treat them	cyclingweekly.com
Tips for effective rest and recovery after cycling	Everybody's heard it said that recovery is as important as training	cyclingweekly.com
How to Diagnose, Treat, and Avoid Saddle Sores	Keep your nether regions comfortable and healthy mile after mile	bicycling.com
How to use your brakes properly (video)	Look at the safest and most effective way to use your road bike brakes, whether you&re riding alone or as part of a group	bicycling.com
How to resume your training after a break	Restarting after a break can be daunting, but there are ways to ease the pain	cyclingweekly.com
4 Training Myths for Cyclists 50 and Older	By Chris Carmichael	trainright.com
What is FTP in cycling and how do I test and improve it?	Here's everything you need to know	cyclingweekly.com
The Best Stretches for Cyclists to Ease Soreness and Prevent Injury	Undo the strain of cycling with a few key moves that keep your muscles loose and strong on and off the bike	bicycling.com

2020 ARTICLES

Article	Description	Source
Top 5 Exercises To Do Without An Indoor Trainer	What if you don' own a turbo trainer or just fancy something a bit different from cycling to keep you fit whilst stuck inside? (video)	reie.com
Build Endurance With These Ankle Weight Exercises	Strengthen your slow-twitch muscles, important for riding longer and stronger	bicycling.com
Cycling training zones: power and heart rate zones explained	Thresholds, recovery rides, training zones…what does it all mean?	cyclingweekly.com
How To Make Your Pedaling Technique Smoother Than Ever (video)	Watching pros pedal is almost like observing a piece of fine cycling art… how do they get their cadence so silky?	Global Cycling Network
How to Start Riding Clipless Pedals Without Falling Over	Even the pros have the occasional slow-motion spill when using clipless pedals. Here\'s how to get it right from the start.	bicycling.com
How To: Treat Saddle Sores - Total Women's Cycling	They're such a pain in the bum...	totalwomenscycling.com
Nutrition For Cycling	What you need and where to get it	cyclingweekly.com
10 Essential Strength - Training Exercises for Cyclists	10 strength training exercises for cyclists demonstrated by a personal trainer, Kenny Santucci.	bicycling.com
5 Great Tips for Mountain Biking Safety at Any Level	Like all extreme sports, mountain biking has specific safety guidelines to help you focus on the fun and avoid the falling.	metalbladecycles.com
14 Tips for Bicycling Safely on City Streets	Sound gear and safe habits are key, experts say.	health.usnews.com
Mountain Bike Training-fitness, strength, endurance	How to Build and Maintain MTB Fitness, Strength, and Endurance	singletracks.com
6 Climbing Mistakes To Avoid When Cycling	Riding uphill is hard enough as it is, don't make it tougher than it needs to be. Matt is here with 6 mistakes to avoid. (video)	GCN Pro Tips
How to Corner on a Bike	Practice these skills, and you’ll be riding through bends quickly and easily	bicycling.com
5 Cycling Descending Mistakes to Avoid	Matt Stephens gives you 5 mistakes to avoid when riding downhill. (video)	GCN Pro Tips
Tune Up Your Posture With This 6-Move Series	If you're always craning your neck to look at your phone, this workout is for you	bicycling.com
Fat burning and cycling: separating the myths from the truth	Burn more fat and you’ll spare carbohydrate, lose weight and ultimately ride faster — that’s the theory. But does it work in practice, or is it all a bunch of big fat lies?	cyclingweekly.com
This One Small Change to Your Bike Setup Could Save Your Life	If you are riding, now or any time, your biggest risk is still being hit by a car.	gearpatrol.com
How to Ride Safely Amid Coronavirus Concerns	Answers to your most frequently asked questions as the virus continues to spread	bicycling.com
Isolated Leg Training: Single Leg Pedaling Drills	What if I told you there was a simple method of bicycle training that would improve almost all aspects of fitness?	roadbikerider.com
The 13 Best Indoor Cycling Trainers	Ass-kicking bike trainers that will actually make you want to ride inside	bicycling.com
Hill climbing: The secrets of how anyone can go faster uphill	Jim Cotton speaks to champion climbers to find out how we can all go faster uphill	cyclingweekly.com
How to Calculate Your Training Heart Rate Zones	Heart-rate training benefits everyone	active.com
How to lose weight cycling	Cycling tips for weight loss	bikeradar.com

2019 ARTICLES

Article	Description	Source
What to Wear in Various Weather	A Conversation with Coach Ertl	roadbikerider.com
10 Tips to Avoid Looking Like a Cycling Rookie	Don't read this if you want to look like a rookie,	roadbikereview.com
Back Pain	Lower back pain causes and prevention for cyclists.	cyclingweekly.com
Prevent Freezing Feet On Every Winter Ride	These layering mistakes (and misconceptions) are the common culprits when it comes to cold feet. Here′ s how to avoid them.	bicycling.com
101 Cycling Tips to Completely Transform Your Bike Life	Here is a generous helping of wisdom from the most skilled and knowledgeable coaches, physiologists, and cyclists in the world.	bicycling.com
Nutrition Basics You Need to Know	Nutrition: 10 tips to get your food and drink dialled.	cyclingweekly.com
Cycling Drinks	Best energy drinks for cycling.	bikeradar.com
The 14 Best Indoor Cycling Trainers	Ass-kicking bike trainers that will actually make you want to ride inside.	bicycling.com
Beef It Up - Exercises	Strengthen your core, back, and hips to promote better posture.	bicycling.com
Get fitter, faster and go farther	Cycling Training Plans: get fitter, ride faster and go further.	cyclingweekly.com
8 Pilates Exercises - Keep Your Form Dialed on the Bike	Pilates is a low-impact exercise method centered around core strength and control that can help improve your postural alignment and flexibility.	bicycling.com
10 Ways to Survive Winter Training	Unless you are one of those lucky people who lives in a place where the temperature is pleasant and mild all year round, chances are you have had to endure the misery of winter.	active.com
How to Manage Saddle Sores	There's not many published articles on saddle sores but here is a good one.	Internet article - source unknown
Boost Your Leg and Lung Power: 8 Kegglebell Exercises	Strengthen your lower body and improve your endurance at the same time.	bicycling.com
Perfect Your Riding Position	Riding comfortably for any distance is not required but highly desirable. So, how do you adjust your bike and yourself for that comfort? You might want to read this.	Internet article - source unknown
Warm-up, ME?	Don't think you need to warm-up before a ride? Read this article and then decide.	Internet article - source unknown.
Advice to get you off to the best start	10 great tips and lots of links for everyone.	cyclingweekly.com
The Right Way to Warm Up for Every Ride	Warming up before a ride helps you kick things into gear and ward off injury.	bicycling.com
Beginner′s guide to indoor cycling	Five ways you can get your pedal fix inside.	cyclingweekly.com