If you want to take advantage of the benefits of cycling without strapping on a helmet or dodging traffic there are plenty of indoor options. Two of the most popular are: Indoor cycling at home—using a trainer or smart bike—in conjunction with a training app. Spin classes at a gym or cycling studio. Depending upon your fitness goals, budget, and …

Dr. Eric Reed started the morning of Tuesday, April 28th his favorite way – on a thirty-mile, mixed-terrain bike ride at 5 a.m. with two close friends through the hills of La Mesa, California, where he lives with his wife and three children. After the ride, a quick espresso, and some trail mix, he felt invigorated and ready for his …

Most cyclists these days incorporate an indoor training environment into some part of their season. Whether a stationary trainer is used to continue to ride during hard winters, or utilized year-round for their efficiency and individualization, trainers are a valuable tool in the modern athlete’s toolbox. More often than not the first realization when athletes are beginning to ride on …

Motivation. It’s almost self-generating during long, mid-summer days. Wake up to Vitamin D flowing right in the bedroom window, a fresh cycling kit waiting for you on the dresser, and the sight of the training rides is almost ambrosial. We’re set…we’re connected pushing towards our goals. But motivation gets whacky when things get cold and grey, or when work gets …