Whether you prefer the road or trails — or you love both — once you get bitten by the cycling bug, your world opens up. Looking back on the year, we sifted through the articles we published on the subject and selected the ones that resonated most with you.
From 35 Signs You’re a Cyclist to 7 Upgrades for Your Bike, these 10 stories are worthy of a read — or a re-read.
1. 10 Cycling Hand Signals You Need to Know
Letting others know your intentions on the bike is important, whether it’s pedestrians, fellow cyclists or drivers. We all need to communicate!
2. 10 Annoying Things Cyclists Should Stop Doing
Our favorite: “not every ride is a race.” This can be a hard lesson to learn … and we’ve probably been guilty of one or two of these during our cycling lifetime.
3. 7 Post-Ride Mistakes to Avoid
What you do after a ride sets you up for the next outing. It’s good practice to not fall into any of these bad habits.
4. 6 Tips on Cycling for Weight Loss
These tips are really good if you already factor in time on your bike. Small tweaks turn into major accomplishments.
5. 8 Ways to Burn More Calories on the Bike
This story and 6 Tips on Cycling for Weight Loss go hand in hand. We must say that cycling with a group is a fun way to push yourself a little harder.
6. 35 Signs You’re a Cyclist
We know you can relate …
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7. 10 of the Best Cycling Cities in the U.S.
Whether or not you live in one of these cities or agree with the ranking, it’s good to know that we’re making progress.
8. 7 Must-Dos After a Bike Crash
Crashing is an unfortunate (and scary) part of riding. Knowing how to handle it, whether or not you’re the victim, makes things go more smooth.
9. 3 Causes and Cures for Numbness on the Bike
Hands, groin, feet — these areas commonly get numb on the bike, but it doesn’t always have to be that way!
10. 7 Upgrades to Take Your Bike to the Next Level
Sometimes, after all that hard training, it’s nice to reward yourself with a few bike-related upgrades.
