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If you're searching for a new 'gently used' bike, this information should help you find a bike right away, so you too can get back into cycling. Here are the 5 best places to find a free or cheap bike online AND in your local area!
Read moreIf you're wondering what it's REALLY like to participate in a mud run obstacle course race, here's the inside scoop. What you can expect and how to prepare for your first mud run event.
Read moreMy best tips for new -- or returning -- cyclists are perfect for newbies in training, as well as those who are looking for a fun new way to get fit, and cyclists who've been away from the sport for awhile. Whether you'll be doing short- or long-distance rides, if you'll be riding on the road -- rather than a bike path or offroad -- then these tips will come in handy.
Read moreAll the best winter training guidelines for triathletes in search of cold weather training tips for the off-season.
Read moreThere is a lot of gear you have to pack and carry to a triathlon. With the exception of your bike and the few items stored in your saddle bag, all the rest has to be packed in something. You could cram everything into 2 or 3 different bags, or you could purchase a triathlon gear bag that compartmentalizes it all for you.
Read moreA critical time for re-fueling is on the bike, and you need a good way to carry all of your nutrition and hydration supplies. Here are some ways to carry those items with you on the bike...
Read moreWhile training for a 50-mile ultramarathon, I signed up for my first 12-hour endurance race. Here are 5 of my ultra-running takeaways - helpful for newbies.
Read moreA Weehoo bike trailer gives your child an open-air experience while cycling. Here's my review of the Weehoo Turbo bike trailer, the features we like best, how to install it on your bike, and how to find the best deal on a used Weehoo trailer.
Read moreHere are the benefits of belonging to a triathlon club, tips for starting a triathlon club yourself, guidelines for organizing your triathlon club, and ways to make your triathlon club successful.
Read moreSometimes, in order to survive as a triathlete, you've got to break the rules. You may be suffering with a severe case of the triathlon doldrums if you have any of the following signs...
Read moreIf you are a triathlete and want to complete a marathon, go for it! Marathons are a great way for the off-season triathlete to build and maintain aerobic endurance for the next season. Here are some marathon training tips for triathletes...
Read moreWhat kind of strength does one need as a triathlete? I got to wondering about the difference between being weight-lifting strong and being body weight strong and if mattered for triathletes. Here's what I found...
Read moreWhether you're a triathlete yourself or you know a triathlete and would like to get them a gift... here are some gift ideas for triathletes in a variety of different price ranges. Everything from the traditional must-haves to some outside-the-box ideas that triathletes will love!
Read moreI have an electric bike and I love it! But you need to do some careful research to make sure the one you choose will fit your needs properly. I did about 6 months of research before I bought mine. It's a small, foldable, fat tire electric bike -- the Lectric XP E-Bike. I compared it to the Rad Power E-Bike. Here's what you need to know about e-Bike tires, fat tire ebikes, electric assist, pedal assist, electric bike range, maximum speeds, eBike classes & laws regarding where you can ride an electric bike.
Read moreI wanted to go cycling with my toddler. Working within a tight budget, here's how I chose the best child bike seat for our needs and an affordable used bike for me. All of my best advice to start family cycling adventures together -- including the bike accessories we use most and a comparison of the various ways you can bike with a toddler.
Read moreYour training schedule for a half marathon should start at least 12 weeks before the actual event. As a beginner, you'll run 1-2 miles 3 days a week, 3-4 miles 1 day a week, cross train 1 day, and have 2 days of rest. The running miles should increase until your shorter runs reach 5-6 miles and your long runs reach 10 miles. A longtime runner shares how to train for the terrain, what to eat & drink, plus tips for success in your first half marathon.
Read moreSee how I made a cell phone bike mount for my Android phone. You can do the same with any other smartphone as well. Then, using an app and a GPS-enabled phone, you can track just about anything you want to know about your bike rides. This DIY bike phone mount cost next to nothing!
Read moreFor the muddy-minded, adventure-seeking lady, there’s no shortage of dirty fun events in the U.S. and beyond. How fun would it be to give one of these women's mud run events a try for an upcoming girls weekend getaway?!
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