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2020 ARTICLES

Article Description Source
10 Essential Strength-Training Exercises for Cyclists10 strength training exercises for cyclists demonstrated by a personal trainer, Kenny Santucci.bicycling.com
5 Great Tips for Mountain Biking Safety at Any LevelLike 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 StreetsSound gear and safe habits are key, experts say. health.usnews.com
Mountain Bike Training-fitness, strength, enduranceHow to Build and Maintain MTB Fitness, Strength, and Endurancesingletracks.com
6 Climbing Mistakes To Avoid When CyclingRiding 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 BikePractice these skills, and you’ll be riding through bends quickly and easilybicycling.com
5 Cycling Descending Mistakes to Avoid Matt Stephens gives you 5 mistakes to avoid when riding downhill. (video)GCN Pro Tips
5 Steps to Improve Your Cycling ThresholdFunctional Threshold Power (FTP) is a steady power output that you can maintain for an extended period of time.blog.mapmyrun.com
Tune Up Your Posture With This 6-Move SeriesIf you're always craning your neck to look at your phone, this workout is for youbicycling.com
Cycling training plans: for beginners, intermediates and racersGet into cycling, get fitter, or ride faster with our cycling training planscyclingweekly.com
Fat burning and cycling: separating the myths from the truthBurn 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 LifeIf you are riding, now or any time, your biggest risk is still being hit by a car.gearpatrol.com
Training Plans For 30-, 60- and 100-Mile RidesRegardless of your current ability level, your challenge is not only the goal event distance but choosing your training focus and getting that training done each week so you can be at your best on race day.blog.mapmyrun.com
How to Ride Safely Amid Coronavirus ConcernsAnswers to your most frequently asked questions as the virus continues to spreadbicycling.com
Isolated Leg Training: Single Leg Pedaling DrillsWhat 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 TrainersAss-kicking bike trainers that will actually make you want to ride insidebicycling.com
A Cyclist's Pre-Season Training GuideBuilding Your Basemapmyrun.com
Hill climbing: The secrets of how anyone can go faster uphillJim Cotton speaks to champion climbers to find out how we can all go faster uphillCyclingweekly.com
What Cyclists Should Do in the Off-SeasonWith a summer of hard training rides and races behind you, the question is what to do now?blog.mapmyrun.com
How to Calculate Your Training Heart Rate ZonesHeart-rate training benefits everyoneActive.com
How to lose weight cyclingCycling tips for weight lossBikeradar.com

2019 ARTICLES

Article Description Source
5 Mistakes Cyclists Need to Avoid on an Indoor TrainerWhat do you do when it is snowy, rainy or windy?mapmyrun.com
What to Wear in Various WeatherA Conversation with Coach Ertlroadbikerider.com
Why Proper Cycling Posture Is Critical to PerformanceGood bike posture also enables you to recruit more muscle groups for increased power and improved balance, making it easier to steer and control your bike.mapmyrun.com
10 Tips to Avoid Looking Like a Cycling RookieDon't read this if you want to look like a rookie,roadbikereview.com
Back PainLower back pain causes and prevention for cyclists.Cyclingweekly.com
3 Indoor Fat-Busting Cycling IntervalsIntervals can benefit anyone, and they′re certainly worthwhile for the novice cyclist looking to shed a few pounds.mapmyrun.com
Prevent Freezing Feet On Every Winter RideThese 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 LifeHere 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 KnowNutrition: 10 tips to get your food and drink dialled.Cyclingweekly.com
Mountain Bide Basics: Tips for ShiftingThese basic tips help you develop a comfortable pedaling rhythm and make your shifts as efficient as possible so you can maintain your forward momentum.mapmyrun.com
Cycling DrinksBest energy drinks for cycling.Bikeradar.com
The 14 Best Indoor Cycling TrainersAss-kicking bike trainers that will actually make you want to ride inside.Bicycling.com
Build Them Quads7 Exercises For Cyclists to Build Even Stronger Quads.mapmyrun.com
Beef It Up - ExercisesStrengthen your core, back, and hips to promote better posture.Bicycling.com
Get fitter, faster and go fartherCycling Training Plans: get fitter, ride faster and go further.Cyclingweekly.com
Basic Bike-Handling #1: How to CornerFine-tune your technique and increase your confidence no matter what the road throws your way with these cornering techniques.mapmyride.com
A Strength Workout for Cyclists Who Hate Strength WorkIf you are an athlete who skips strength training, frequently says you ‘should stretch’ or deals with lots of injuries, this post-ride core routine is the secret weapon you′re looking for.mapmyrun.com
Basic Bike-Handling #2: How to DescendDescending correctly requires you to maintain a body position that can be held for an extended period of time while also being ready to quickly adjust to hazards on the road. mapmyrun
8 Pilates Exercises - Keep Your Form Dialed on the BikePilates is a low-impact exercise method centered around core strength and control that can help improve your postural alignment and flexibility.Bicycling.com
Basic Bike-Handling #3: How to Ride on Rough SurfacesHere, tips for developing good habits while cycling on rougher surfaces ‐ along with a few pointers for common road hazards.mapmyrun.com
10 Ways to Survive Winter TrainingUnless 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
Basic Bike-Handling #4: How to Ride Out of the SaddleUse this guide to learn when out-of-the-saddle cycling is recommended, and what you can do to improve your pedaling technique to be as efficient as possible.mapmyrun.com
How to Manage Saddle SoresThere's not many published articles on saddle sores but here is a good one.Internet article - source unknown
Basic Bike-Handling #5: How to Ride in a PacelineTo ride in a group safely, you'll need to be confident in your bike‐handling and create an organized environment for all the riders in your group.mapmyride.com
Boost Your Leg and Lung Power: 8 Kegglebell ExercisesStrengthen your lower body and improve your endurance at the same time.Bicycling.com
Perfect Your Riding PositionRiding 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 start10 great tips and lots of links for everyone.Cyclingweekly.com
The Right Way to Warm Up for Every RideWarming up before a ride helps you kick things into gear and ward off injury.Bicyling.com
Top 5 Ways To Be A Better CyclistThe title speaks for itself.mapmyrun.com
Beginner′s guide to indoor cyclingFive ways you can get your pedal fix inside.Cyclingweekly.com

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