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8 Tips for Transitioning From Road to Dirt

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Mountain biking can make you a better road cyclist...plus it's fun. Here's how to make the transition smoothly.

10 Summer Mountain Bike Races

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Whether it's a 10-mile sprint or a 62-mile endurance battle, get your off-road competitive juices going at one of these 10 summertime mountain bike races.

Are Athletes at Risk for Tapeworms?

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Though it's not common, a couple of cyclists recently have suffered from tapeworms. The question is, are you at risk?

10 Must-Ride Mountain Bike Trails

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

In the beginning, mountain bikers were content to ride singletrack made for hiking or walking or riding a horse. It is no longer the beginning.

I-70 Ride Guide

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Get the dirt from local bikers on the best rides along I-70's cross-country corridor.

9 Reasons (Besides Moab) to Mountain Bike in Utah

The navel of the mountain biking universe may be found somewhere near the slick rock playground of Moab, Utah. But there are plenty of other great trails that keep the Beehive State's bikers buzzing.

New England's Rustic Terrain Offers Challenging Trails

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New England is known for more than its clam chowder. Altered a bit from a ravaging winter and in full bloom due to summer, the trails of the Northeast provide challenge and scenery.

Why I Bike in Cold Weather--And How You Can Too

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sick of staring at the same wall while pedaling for hours on the indoor trainer? Expand your horizons with these tips and gear choices for winter cycling.

When the Temperature Drops, Remember to Drink Up

For the hearty winter cyclist, proper hydration is almost an afterthought. But contrary to this belief, fluid replacement during the cold months is as important as it is during the summer.

If You Can Ride in Mud, You Can Ride in Snow

As you head to the mountains to go skiing this winter you just may see people with mountain bikes on their racks as well as skis. Winter mountain biking is growing as rapidly as snowshoeing did in the early 1990s.

How to Survive Cycling in the Winter

Let's face it: it's cold out there. But that doesn't have to stop you from getting on your bike. Good preparation and a bit of patience can be the start of you making habit out of winter riding.

Weight Training Adds Strength to Your Endurance

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

While a sport like mountain bike racing requires mostly muscular endurance, strength is needed to climb short, steep hills, power your way through streams and sprint at the end of the race.

Indoor Cross Training for Improved Climbing

While there is no substitute for actually climbing on your bike, many mountain bikers have been using alternative training methods to prepare for the cliffs that lie ahead.

A 3-Day-Per-Week Weight Room Plan For Mountain Bikers

Spending time at the gym will help your ride from beginning to end. And with a good plan, you'll only need to be there three days a week.

A Great Plyometric Exercise to Build Downhill Speed

You can be as fearless as you want to be, but downhill mountain biking also requires short bursts of power and speed. In part one of this two-part story, Dr. Ed Burke suggests increasing horsepower with plyometric training.