Road, Endurance, Gravel, Mountain: Our Editors’ Top Canyon Bikes to Buy Right Now
Canyon Bicycles has become a top‑selling U.S. bike brand by selling high‑performance road, gravel, mountain and e‑bikes directly through its website, shaving $1,000‑$3,000 off comparable models. The company’s lineup, praised by pros such as Mathieu van der Poel and Kasia Niewiadoma, has earned multiple Bike Award accolades between 2021 and 2025. Prices range from $1,499 for entry‑level road frames to over $10,000 for premium carbon machines, with a $20,000 track racer at the top. Canyon supports U.S. buyers with assembly partners and a Carlsbad showroom, easing the DIY build process.
Push-Ups Can Be One of the Best Strength Moves for Cyclists With Back Pain (If You Do Them Right)
Push‑ups, when performed with proper alignment, are one of the most effective strength moves for cyclists suffering from back pain. The exercise builds upper‑body, core, and postural strength that translates into a more stable, efficient riding position. Correct hand placement,...
How to Ride Strong Over 50: Expert Tips for Cyclists in Their 50s, 60s, and Beyond
Bicycling’s "How to Ride Strong at 50+" program compiles advice from nine seasoned cyclists, coaches, and dietitians on staying fit, injury‑free, and motivated beyond age fifty. The article shares real‑world stories—from a 74‑year‑old logging 400 hours on Strava to a stroke...
Kettlebells vs Dumbbells: Which Is Better for Your Strength Workouts?
The guide compares kettlebells and dumbbells, highlighting how load distribution, technique familiarity, and ballistic movement potential differ between the two. Kettlebells place mass below the grip, creating shifting torque that challenges the core and enables fluid, cardio‑intensive flows, while dumbbells...
Cycling Metrics Guide: What to Measure for Better Rides
The article outlines ten essential cycling metrics—from speed and distance to power and heart‑rate variability—helping riders quantify performance and guide training. It emphasizes starting with basic data, then layering more sophisticated measures as experience grows. The guide explains how each...
If Your Neck Is Tight After a Ride (or Sitting at a Desk), You Need to Try This
Long rides and aerodynamic positions keep cyclists’ necks in constant tension, leading to stiffness and lingering aches. A simple three‑minute stretch using two yoga blocks—called the neck reset—supports the base of the skull and gently releases the suboccipital muscles. The...
Can Bicycling Help You Become a SuperAger?
A 2024 Journal of Neuroscience study links superior white‑matter microstructure to the remarkable memory of SuperAgers—people 80+ whose cognition rivals that of those in their 50s. Researchers interviewed cyclists aged 80‑90 who exemplify this group, noting their mobility, social connections,...
To Build Climbing Speed and Endurance, Our Fitness Expert Recommends These 3 Heart-Rate Zone Workouts
Using heart‑rate zones gives cyclists a data‑driven framework to boost climbing speed and endurance. The article outlines three zone‑based drills—a Power‑Building Ladder, Strength‑Building Surges, and a Threshold/Recovery interval—each targeting specific energy systems. It advises a warm‑up in Zone 1, 1‑2 weekly...
“I Want to Stay Competitive in My Own Way.” At 68, Bicycling Member Jeff Goshen Brings that Mindset to His...
Jeff Goshen, a 68‑year‑old lifelong cyclist, returned to competition at this year’s Sea Otter Classic by entering the e‑MTB race. After heart‑valve surgery and a pacemaker implant, he logged about 75 miles a week, using an electric bike as a...
Every Rider Needs These 6 Long-Distance Cycling Tips
Veteran cyclist Alex Stieda shares six practical tips for conquering long‑distance rides, emphasizing cadence, nutrition, pacing, wind strategy, preparedness, and on‑bike comfort. He advises cyclists to maintain a 90 rpm cadence, hydrate hourly, eat every 15 minutes, and break rides into...
Everything a Great All-Terrain E-Bike Should Have
The Aventon Aventure 3 is a fat‑tire e‑bike built for true off‑road adventures, featuring 80 mm front fork and seatpost suspension, 4‑inch wide tires, and a 750 W hub‑drive motor that can travel up to 65 miles on a single charge. Its geometry...
Zwift Can Leading to Huge Performance Breakthroughs if You Use These Powerful Tips
Zwift, once a niche indoor cycling platform, is now framed as a performance‑enhancing mindset tool. Coach David Lipscomb argues that indoor training isn’t about boredom but about cultivating Form, Technique, and Position (FTP) to unlock power beyond what power meters...
The Bicycling Show About Bicycling: Is Cycling the Best Way to Lose Weight? The Honest Answer
The Bicycling Show examines whether cycling is the optimal path to weight loss, concluding that the activity works best when woven into a sustainable lifestyle rather than treated as a singular, intense regimen. The episode highlights the shift from outdated,...
How to Strength Train Like a Cyclist
Strength training designed to mirror a cyclist’s riding position is gaining traction as a performance booster. Trainers Jacques Devore and Karen Duff outline a 7‑move circuit that targets power, core stability, and upper‑body strength using only dumbbells or a kettlebell....
You’re Not Alone If You’ve Wondered: Do Aero Bikes Actually Make You Faster? Here’s the Truth.
The 2025 Tour de France showcased a decisive swing toward aerodynamic bikes, underscoring that drag reduction now outweighs pure weight savings for overall speed. While lightweight frames still excel on steep climbs, the data shows aero designs deliver faster times...