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Ride Strong at 50+

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How to Ride Strong at 50+

By Brian Dalek, Mallory Creveling, CPT and Kristen Wagner

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Cycling Tips for Older Riders

By Emily J. Shiffer

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Senior Cyclist? Here’s Exactly How to Warm Up

By Lauren Bedosky

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An 8-Week Training Plan for Seniors

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5 Strength Workouts for Seniors

By Jenessa Connor

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Avoid These Mistakes on Your 1st Bikepacking Trip

By Matt Phillips

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Why Now Might Not Be the Time to Buy a Gravel Bike

By Matt Phillips

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The Importance of Grip Strength for Cyclists

By Elizabeth Millard

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Cycling Group to Inspire Black Female Cyclists

By: Sadequa Snowden, as told to Emily J. Shiffer

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6 Gear Must-Haves That Add Comfort, Safety, and Convenience for Your Next Long Ride

By Tara Seplavy

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How to Release Your Diaphragm to Breathe Better

By Natascha Grief, NASM-CPT, -CES, -CNC, -BCS, -SFC

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Our Best Strength Training Workouts for Cyclists

By Natascha Grief, NASM-CPT, -CES, -CNC, -BCS, -SFC

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00:05 Countdown to Your First Crit

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Bikepacking New York’s Longest Trail Network

Sebastian Modak

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All E-Bikes!

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The Best Electric Bikes for Commuting, Hauling, Riding to School, and More—Tested by Our Editors

By Tara Seplavy

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How to Charge an E-Bike for Maximum Battery Life

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This Smart Tech Is Upgrading E-Bike Security

By Riley Missel

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5 Legit Ways E-bikes Can Improve Your Health

By Monique Lebrun

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E-Bikes Are Real Bikes

By Michael Venutolo-Mantovani

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Dispatches

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Getting a Flat Can Make Your Ride Better

Pavlína Černá

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There Are Way Too Many Bikes to Choose From

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The Case Against Strava

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Looking for Cycling’s Caitlin Clark

Rosael Torres-Davis

The Best Cycling Tips

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How to Be Fit and Fast Over Age 50

Two expert and longtime cyclists share their real-world and hard-won advice on riding strong at that time of life when you're supposed to be slowing down.

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Bikes & Gear

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Why SRAM’s New Mechanical Mountain Bike Derailleurs Are Such a Big Deal

By Matt Phillips

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SRAM Just Changed Its Brakes Forever—Here’s How

By Matt Phillips

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The 9 Best Bike Computers of 2025

By Vanessa Nirode

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The 10 Best Hitch Racks of 2025

by Tara Seplavy and Adam Schram

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The 8 Best Bike Trailers for Hauling the Kids

By Josh Patterson and Chris Case

Skills

Unlock the Secrets of Riding at 50+

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Bike Maintenance Basics You Should Know

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How These Couples Solved the Cycling Speed Gap

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How to Clean Your Cycling Water Bottles

Repair

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How to Diagnose and Fix These Common Bike Noises

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DIY Bike Maintenance or Bring it To A Shop?

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How Do You Raise or Lower Your Stem? Learn Now.

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How to Remove and Install Your Bike’s Pedals

Culture

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9 Cycling Myths—Debunked

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Unlock the Secrets of Cycling’s Super Agers

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The Upside of Getting Your Car Stolen

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This 73-Year-Old Cyclist Rides All Types of Bikes

Health & Nutrition

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New Research About Exercise and the Brain

By Natascha Grief, NASM-CPT, -CES, -CNC, -BCS, -SFC

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How to Live With a Longevity Mindset

By Jennifer Acker

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The Benefits of Biking for Seniors

By Laura Williams Bustos, M.S.

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Exactly How to Sleep If You Have Lower Back Pain

By Mallory Creveling, CPT

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