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GOOD OR bad, by choice or not, more of us are living alone--some 27 percent of Americans 60 and older, according to the Pew Research Center. And being on your [...]

PRO CYCLIST ALISON TETRICK HAS A MANTRA: LOWER TIRE PRESSURE, LOWER LIFE PRESSURE. It's a joke. Sort of. But not really. When she was racing the World Tour in the [...]

Every mile. Every meter. Every watt. Every bit of play, propulsion, and progress you make on your bike begins with pedaling. Which is why riders have been fixated on pedaling [...]

It's the new year, and you're ready to commit to getting back--or staying--in shape. One key to keeping that commitment? Convenience. The easier it is to get workouts done, the [...]

HERE'S a scary scenario: You're driving alone in a remote area. Your car dies. And you can't get a cellular signal. Don't count out that phone just yet. Just because [...]

HERE'S HOW TO USE THEM TO FUEL EVERY RIDE 'YOU ARE A WORLD-CLASS FAT-BURNER!' My heart soared at these magical words from Inigo San Millan, Ph.D., head of trainers staff [...]

If you're primed to pick your top races for 2023, know that popular events fill before you can type 'BikeReg.com.' To help with the planning process, we tapped pros across [...]

It was mid-March, the time of year when riders in the Northeast get 'base anxiety,' eager to build their aerobic foundation for the season ahead despite piles of roadside snow [...]

Byline: Selene Yeager YES, PICKPOCKETS are always an issue. But it's easy to get ripped off in other, less obvious ways when you travel, including through high exchange rates and [...]

While testing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), which tracks blood glucose in real time, I realized that happy, relaxed meals generally generated more mellow blood sugar responses. On the other [...]

There's a massive difference between skidding down an alleyway at 8 mph on a cruiser with a coaster brake and pumping your rim or disc brakes in the rain on [...]

Byline: Selene Yeager As reading glasses have grown in popularity, they've also become more sophisticated. Last year, 53.6 million pairs of readers (or 'cheaters') were sold in the U.S., and [...]

Byline: Selene YeagerAM I NORMAL?WE SPEND so much of our lives raising our kids to be successful, so it's natural to feel happy for their achievements. But feeling envious isn't [...]

I try to stay fit so I don't have to get fit for big rides. That means putting in pretty consistent weekly hours on the bike year-round, with some variations [...]

A good bike fit is your first step to pain-free pedaling, but it doesn't guarantee you'll avoid a cycling injury. How you fit on your bike frame is only half [...]

WHEN DID WE move to Amsterdam? I thought to myself while rolling along my favorite, usually sparsely traveled rail trail, giving wide berth to families of five, teenage siblings, couples [...]

THERE'S A REASON cycling is a go-to exercise for injury rehab: It's low-impact, non-weight-bearing, and easy on the joints. But anyone who's ever cranked out a century or saddled up [...]

The advantages of 'carb-loading' have long been clear: When British researchers tracked more than 250 runners before the 2009 London Marathon, those who carb-loaded before had 13.4 percent faster overall [...]

Not everyone who's considered fit has a super-fit heart, according to recent science. Here's how to be sure yours is as strong and healthy as the rest of you. WHILE [...]

CONFESSION: EARLY IN MY RIDING (AND writing) life, when people would lament that they were gaining weight despite the fact that they were still riding, training, and eating the same, [...]

DAVE AMBROSE, A 34-YEAR-OLD venture capitalist in New York City, had a problem most of us can relate to: Work got busy and his time to ride outside evaporated, resulting [...]

CHOOSE AND INSTALL BIKE FENDERS FOR MESSY RIDES FINDING THE RIGHT SIZE // There are a few important measurements to consider when fitting your bike for fenders: Tire Radius: Check the side of the tire for this dimension. Measure between the seatstays (for the rear) or inside the fork crown (for the front) and in between the brake calipers (when the brakes are applied) to determine whether your bike will allow a wide enough fender for the tires you're running. Tire Width: Check your tire width (which is printed or molded into the tire's sidewall) and choose bike fenders at least 8mm wider than the tire. - Riley Missel TYPES OF BIKE FENDER ATTACHMENTS There are tons of fenders to choose from, with models intended for different attachment points, sizing, and varying styles of bike. [Extracted from the article]

Byline: Selene Yeager AM I NORMAL? BLAME IT on how your brain marks time--through novel experiences that create memories. Growing up, you're learning and changing and making memories. Then, as [...]

Byline: Selene Yeager AM I NORMAL? IF YOUR over-50 self drinks like your under-30 self, you might wake up feeling like your dead-and-buried self. Or maybe not. The data is [...]

Byline: Sari Harrar, Mike Zimmerman, Renée Bacher, Selene Yeager A Stronger Heart! FAD COCONUT OIL It sounds exotic, internet 'experts' swear by it and a book called The Coconut Oil [...]

Byline: Selene Yeager AM I NORMAL? ANSWER: YES DON'T WORRY, you're not becoming crustier. 'Research shows that humor appreciation does not decrease with age--in fact, it increases,' explains Uma Suryadevara, [...]

Byline: Selene Yeager ANSWER: NO THE EVEL KNIEVELS of this world don't usually go from launching over canyons to a life in the slow lane once their hair has gone [...]

* Riding 100 miles is a rite of passage in cycling, but so is 'bonking'--draining your energy stores from poor fueling. To avoid the latter, you need to dial in [...]

Some finesse comes with time and experience, but there are specific skills you can practice to improve your formations right away. Here's what to work on. * USE YOUR BIKE [...]

* In a study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, researchers found that amateur cyclists used the least energy pedaling at 60 rpm but preferred an average [...]

There's one thing nearly all gravel riders want: more gravel. Though some of us in remote regions such as the Ozarks, Flint Hills, and Sun Valley may have hundreds of [...]

Byline: Selene Yeager Your brain is your busiest organ, consuming as much as 25 percent of your overall energy. And as is the case with anything that converts fuel into [...]

Byline: Selene Yeager ANSWER: YES WILD SWINGS between fish fillet and filet mignon may not be that common, but they're not unreasonable, considering the vast sphere of senses, emotions and [...]

: Start on all fours, with hands under shoulders and knees under hips. RIDE WITH NO HANDS Riding a bike with no hands isn't just a cool trick. TAKE BETTER CARE OF YOUR E-BIKE As you may know, e-bikes are a big investment, and proper care and maintenance are key to keeping them rolling trouble-free for a long time. : Start on all fours with hands under shoulders and knees under hips. [Extracted from the article]

* No matter how experienced a rider you are, accidents can happen--and quickly. But a little knowledge and a few precautions can make all the difference, says Greg Martin, an [...]

RESEARCH-PROVEN One study found that half-hour workouts including high-intensity intervals improve your fitness level as well as moderate-intensity sessions lasting twice as long. Another study showed that doing these types [...]

* IF YOU'VE BEEN LOSING THE BATTLE of the bulge, it's time to push your cardio sessions into high gear. Research shows that vigorous workouts blast fat faster than longer, [...]

Interval training, especially high-intensity interval training (HIIT), has been an annual 'hot training trend' for 15 years now and shows no sign of falling out of favor. HIIT's hot streak [...]

Presented by Alpecin This January, 37-year-old New York City lawyer and Tour de France superfan Jonathan Canfield became the first American selected to join Team Alpecin, an amateur branch of [...]

Eighty-one? I shook my head and surreptitiously leaned over to get a better look at the number Sharpie'd on the calf of the tall, lean, and considerably older woman setting [...]

Every diehard cycling fan, sitting on the sofa's edge while their Tour de France favorites summit a savagely steep Alpine climb, pictures themselves battling the same serpentine roads. Thirty-seven-year-old lawyer [...]

For decades, cyclists (often at the advice of their coaches) would steer clear of strength training. They had their reasons: They didn't want bulky muscles that would weigh them down [...]

Cyclists are suckers for tradition. We're also suckers for aesthetics. And we're really suckers for aesthetic traditions, which is why socks should hit the right height, why caps should loft [...]

When it comes to getting faster on climbs or putting more power into your sprints, the work you do off the bike is just as important. Kettlebell workouts are a [...]

ADJUST YOUR ROLLERS // Bike rollers consist of three rotating drums nestled inside a frame. The first (front) and second drums are connected by tubing or a belt. The third [...]

High-intensity interval training (HI IT) is superhard, but supereffective. Exercise physiology professor and endurance coach Paul Laursen, Ph.D., says you've got three main weapons to choose from in the HIIT [...]

A well-executed sprint is the checkmate of cycling. For maximum speed, you want to position yourself on the bike for optimum power and aerodynamics. Here are the basics: GET IN [...]

Chances are you're pretty familiar with the visible ways exercise does your body good--sleeker legs, a firmer backside, flatter abs--but what about the benefits you can't see? Yes, it reduces [...]

You can have a sexy midsection no matter how old you are. Don't believe us? Check out any female pro volleyball player (like Angie Akers, 32, left). They range in […]