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Featured content by Jimmy Bee
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How To Find The Correct Height For Your Saddle
As a cyclist, finding the correct height for your saddle is key. Setting it too high or too low can result in knee and back pain, or even injury. Use these easy steps to calculate the height that's right for you. 1. Consult A Bike Pro There...- Thread
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Hand Placement Guide for Cycling Beginners
One of the first lessons any serious cyclist learns is where to put their hands and when. This isn't your childhood bike and the consequences of falling are far more grave, so use this quick guide to familiarize yourself with the basics and get to...- Thread
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Cadence for Cycling Guide
Be able to calculate and improve your cadence on the bike is one of the most important tools in a rider's bag. 1. What Is Cadence? The primary motor function of cycling is pedaling. In order to get from point A to point B you must keep your...- Thread
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Cadence for Running Guide
Be able to calculate and understand your cadence is one of the most important tools in a runner's bag. This guide will walk you through the basics. 1. What Is Cadence? Put simply, cadence is the number of times your feet hit the ground per...- Thread
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Exercises for Improved Cycling Posture Guide
Maintaining a correct posture while cycling is critical to both making gains in the saddle and avoiding injury. This guide will walk you through what you can do off the bike to strengthen your posture and keep your form in line. [B]1. Correct...- Thread
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Gear Changing Guide for Cycling Beginners
Cycling is a sport of relentless, perpetual action and its arena is the real world, which means constant adjustments for terrain, weather and those sharing the road. Knowing how and when to switch gears is one of the most fundamental skills in a...- Thread
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How To Avoid Cramps While Running
Cramping up has been the bane of many a runner, but it doesn't have to be that way for you. With a bit of planning and focus, you can avoid side stitches and leg cramps, so you can run pain free whenever you please. 1. Lifestyle Like any type...- Thread
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Cycling Road Safety Guide For Beginners
When it comes to cycling, safety is everything. It's extremely important to know the rules of the road and this guide will give you a rundown of some basics. 1. Equipment Before you even get in the saddle, make sure your bike is fitted...- Thread
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HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) Workout For Cycling Guide
High Intensity Interval Training (or HIIT) is one of the hottest exercise trends out there. It is an excellent way to boost your cardio, build muscle and cut fat by burning calories efficiently. This guide will give you a crash course on how to get in...- Thread
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HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) for Runners Guide
High Intensity Interval Training (or HIIT) is one of the hottest exercise trends out there. It is an excellent way to boost your cardio, build muscle and cut fat by burning calories efficiently. This guide will give you a crash course on how runners...- Thread
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How To Get Faster At Cycling
Most riders are concerned with increasing their speed at one time or another. If you fall into this category, check out this simple guide for some tips to get you moving faster in the saddle. 1. The Basics First some basic tips. Keep in mind...- Thread
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How To Transition from Indoor to Outdoor Cycling
Making the jump from spin class to the great outdoors can be a daunting adjustment for even the most seasoned indoor riders. This guide will walk you through some of the hurdles to making this transition, so your transition is as safe and easy as...- Thread
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Indoor Cycling Guide
Indoor cycling has been hugely popular for years now. Riding in an in-home gym or joining a spin class has motivated millions to ride regularly, without the distractions of the open road and unpredictable weather. This guide will walk you through the...- Thread
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How To Improve Your Climbs While Cycling
Long, steady climbs are the things of nightmares for many riders. They can be physically draining, mentally taxing and are basically no fun at all. But it doesn't have to be that way and this guide will tell you exactly why. 1. Be Light It may...- Thread
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How To Recover Faster From Cycling
Recovery is one of the least fulfilling parts of cycling. It feels like there's nothing to do but sit around feeling sore. This couldn't be further from the truth and this guide will set you down the path to quicker, more effective recoveries. [B]1...- Thread
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