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Training for the race. What does max VO2 mean? What doesn't it mean? Strength training, and weight training techniques are here. Develop a training schedule that's good for you. Keep training interesting in the winter. How to safely start riding seriously. Training can be bad for you if done improperly; make sure you get the most out of your training time, and have the a fun ride.

Off-Season Training Section

Training in the off season can be boring and depressing, but, it is a must if you want to do well in the spring. This section contains tips on increasing physical health and your riding ability even in the off season.

Strength Training Section

Strength training is a great way to increase your physical health, and riding ability. It is however, dangerous if not done properly. Make sure you know how to muscle-up, retain flexibility, and become stronger.

Calorie Burn Rate

This chart tells you how many calories a person your body weight burns in an hour of cycling at a constant speed. This can help you to determine how many calories of snacks you need to bring on a ride.

Training for Climbing

The best training for climbing is to climb. Before you start up the hills however, you may wish to make sure you have the proper gear ratios to maintain some kind of cadence...

Starting Out at Training

To be a good biker, you need to train. A challenge is good, but punishing your body will get you nowhere. How should you approach training in a positive way? The answer: make it fun, for your mind and your body.

How To Start Riding

You have to enjoy riding a bicycle if you want to improve. One of the best ways to have fun is to go out with friends on a fun ride. If you can, try to go with friends who are more experienced than you, so you can learn...

Cycling Psychology

Motivation, the last frontier. With enough of it any ordinary person can become a world class athlete. How do some riders always seem to be so motivated? What are the sources of their motivation? Read on...

Can Exercise Damage Your Health?

Those who are 35 or over and are new to regular exercise should meet with their doctor and arrange a treadmill stress test (TST). This will help determine what type of excercise and what intensity is right for you.

Foot Stretches and Exercises

Feet are the athlete's most frequently injured anatomical feature. Make sure you are stretching your feet correctly. A foot injury can mess up your legs, ankles, hips and back. Read this...

Why Shave Your Legs?

Leg and arm hair add very measurable seconds for competitive cyclists and swimmers. While shaving won't help in a crash, rubdowns (if needed) and vanity are perfectly good ones reasons to use a razor.

How to Shave Your Legs

Many riders, swimmers, weight lifters, and other athletes shave their legs to ease rubdowns, for aerodynamics, for cleanliness, and for appearance. Tips and techniques to help the shaving go smoothly.