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If you have ever watched a pro peloton glide past at 28 mph and wondered how those riders sustain that pace for hours, the answer is not superhuman fitness. The answer is drafting. Learning how to draft safely in a group to save energy is the single biggest technique upgrade available to a recreational cyclist, … Read more

If you have ever pedaled away an hour and wondered whether it actually moved the needle on the scale, you are not alone. Most riders I have worked with over the years ask the same thing: how much you need to ride to actually lose weight, in real numbers, not vague advice. The short answer … Read more

If you want to know how to lock a bike with quick release wheels so nothing walks off, the short answer is this: run a U-lock through the frame and rear wheel inside the rear triangle, then add a cable through the front wheel and the rack. For long-term peace of mind, swap the quick … Read more

I’ve ruined bearings on three bikes over the years. One from a pressure washer I thought I was being careful with, another from leaving the bike wet in the garage for a week, and a third from spraying degreaser straight at the headset because I assumed seals were magic. Each repair cost me between $80 … Read more

Two hours on the bike is the line where most riders cross from “I can wing it” into “I need a real plan.” Your body holds roughly 90 minutes’ worth of stored carbohydrate energy, and once that runs out, you hit the wall cyclists call the bonk: heavy legs, foggy head, and a sudden need … Read more

If you’ve ever pulled on a cycling jersey three rides in a row and caught a whiff of something that could strip paint, you’re not alone. The “funk” in cycling clothes is a near-universal pain point, and most riders are washing their kit wrong without realizing it. That’s why learning how to clean and care … Read more