Looking behind when cycling in traffic

Few are truly able to check the road behind them without veering towards oncoming traffic. This is an important skill made easier in this article. To have a safe enjoyable ride, check out this article!

Where to grasp the handlebars

Dropped road bike handlebars have many hand positions, but when ride on the drops, and how do you pull on the handlebars? There's a lot to consider, so find out and help your road cycling performance.

Traffic survival guide

Learn how to survive in city traffic. Become aware of laws pertaining to cyclists and how to not get pulled over. This article should be read by anyone who rides on roads.

Strategies for riding in groups

There is no more effective way to become a motivated cyclist than finding a good regular group ride. This page is full of tips and techniques to make group riding easier, safer and more efficient.

Better climbing techniques

Learn how to climb hills effectively without burning out half way up. I Guarantee that after reading this, you will do much better on the hills, and even shave off time, as well as making your ride more enjoyable. Check this out!

Pacing yourself on climbs

Novice cyclists often sprint heavily at the beginning of the hill, and blow up halfway. However, the typical advice -- starting the hill slowly and accelerating near the top if you can -- is terrible.

Drafting

Drafting is riding behind another moving object, usually a fellow rider, to save energy. It's a great technique to learn, allows you to keep up with far faster riders, and allows groups who take turns to travel at impressive average speeds. Read more to find out how to do it effectively and safely.

Developing cadence on the road

Cadence is the speed of your pedaling; a low cadence uses high gears that are spun slowly. Proper cadence turns death marches into easy riding. Read this for improved efficiency and better climbing!

Descending skills

Descending ability, like any other skill, is best improved with practice. The more time you can spend on technical descents the more confidence and speed you will be able to develop. The most important aspect of fast descending is relaxation, which is impossible if you don't know your stuff, read on...

Techniques for cornering and descending

Descending on a bicycle requires a combination of skills that are more commonly used in motorcycling. Learn these skills, and how to not kill yourself by reading this article. Also discussed are descending techniques...

Techniques for turning at high speeds

Learn how to handle corners at high speeds reliably and safely. This information will make anyone a better rider. Learn when to brake, how to lean and where to put your weight. Read more.

Bike racing 101: Your first race

Racing is really fun, but often difficult to get into, it is important to make sure you don't set your goals to high -- you won't win the Tour de France if it is your first race. Just concentrate on having fun, read this page to make sure your first few races are fun...

Bike racing tactics

If there's one disadvantage we have as American cyclists it's our knowledge of how to ride a tactically aware road race. Ask anyone who has raced in Europe and they'll tell you that "it's a different world over there." When to attack, how to attack, who to attack with and, more importantly, when not to, are important details many local riders are not confident dealing with. Read on...

Preparing for a cyclocross race

There are many preparations one can make for a cyclo-cross race to ensure that the whole day goes smoothly and stress free. By making these...