Cycling Blog

When you think about it, training for high-level cycling performance is not that complicated. It comes down to improving six physiological abilities: aerobic endurance, muscular endurance, lactate threshold, aerobic capacity, anaerobic capacity and neuromuscular power. The effective development of these abilities is what allows top cyclists to ride incredibly far and fast.Aerobic endurance is the foundation for all cycling training. It consists of the body's ability to use oxygen to produce energy for the muscles over an extended period. Aerobic endurance is the ability of the body to perform repetitive movements that range from moderate to high intensity, for a...

Brief History of BicyclesBicycles have a quite varied history. They've been around for almost two hundred years currently, and they have evolved significantly during that time. The primary bicycles were designed totally different and weren’t nearly as comfortable as now. Within the below timeline, I have picked out what I thought to be the biggest, most interesting aspects of the bicycle's history to give you some idea of what they've been, so you can be properly amazed by what they are now.1817—Draisienne or the "Running Machine": Invented by Barn Karl von Drais, Germany. In the modern sense of the word,...

One of the most aggravating problems you can have with a bike is if the gears don’t change properly. So in this article, we are going to show you how to remove, replace and adjust a Shimano rear mech.For the job, you are going to need a set of Allen keys, a Philips screwdriver, some pliers, a chain tool, and possibly some cable cutters.Removing your chainYou’ll first need to remove your chain. If you have not already done this, you can find out exactly how to do it with our article here. To remove a Shimano rear mech, you will...

One of the most aggravating problems you can have with a bike is if the gears don’t change properly. So in this article, we are going to show you how to remove, replace and adjust a Shimano rear mech.For the job, you are going to need a set of Allen keys, a Philips screwdriver, some pliers, a chain tool, and possibly some cable cutters.Removing your chainYou’ll first need to remove your chain. If you have not already done this, you can find out exactly how to do it with our article here. To remove a Shimano rear mech, you will...

Choose the right bicycle seat, and you can have a nice biking. Choose the wrong seat, you're uncomfortable and would like to stop your riding. Don't be afraid to experiment. Seats are easy to remove and install; most bikes employ the same seat clamp configuration. Here is some advice to help you install and adjust bike adjust - it is a good idea to try to follow these steps after every ride.Three of the most basic types of seat postsThis is the first one. It requires a 6mm Allen key and you are going to do is loosen off that...