Tips for Shifting Gears While Riding a Bicycle

Tips for Shifting Gears While Riding a Bicycle

Shifting gears properly on a bike is a necessary and learned skill. If you forget to shift at the beginning of a hill, you may find yourself at a standstill. Shift incorrectly and you may drop your chain. David Glover, MSE, MS, CSCS reviews the basics of shifting...
How to Brake Properly on a Bicycle

How to Brake Properly on a Bicycle

Unlike cars which have anti-locking brakes that automatically adjust braking tension on each wheel to match the road conditions, we have to manually brake our bikes by grabbing levels that engage brakes on the front and rear wheels. Do you use the front brake, the...
So What Is Cycling Cadence and How Do You Measure It?

So What Is Cycling Cadence and How Do You Measure It?

Cycling cadence is a measure of how many revolutions per minute that your legs are pedaling. An efficient cadence results in a faster bike split for triathlons and cycling events. What is an optimal cycling cadence and how do you increase your cadence if it’s too low?...