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4 Reasons to Hop on a Bicycle
Bikes mean big business — and huge health benefits — according to a first-of-its-kind study.

4 Tips for Your First Road-Biking Adventure
Hitting the road for the first time? Get a smooth start with this advice.

Pedaling a New Path: Road Biking
Road biking can expand your horizons in more ways than you might expect.

Lessons on Aging From a Record-Setting 105-Year-Old French Bicyclist
Robert Marchand, who recently set a new record for centenarians, appears to be getting fitter as he ages.

How to Be a Cyclist
Road riding is a great outdoor fitness activity. But it requires some cycling savvy - and some basic safety smarts.

The Workout: New Twists on Old Faves
Get strong, build power, and burn fat on your go-to cardio machine.

PUMPING IRONY: The Perils of Cycling
Bicycling has always been a perilous undertaking, and injuries can take their toll on an aging body. But the real challenge is climbing back in the saddle after you take a tumble.

Roll Over Henry Ford — and Tell All Bicyclists the News
Ford Motor Company launches an innovative e-bike “modal transport system."

Bicycling Values: The Cost of Car vs. Bike Commutes
A new study finds that it's six times more costly to travel by car than bicycle.
PUMPING IRONY: Of Bicycles and Biology
It seems that in the not-too-distant future, you'll be able to check into a clinic and get an enzyme that will extend your life. All I want to extend is this January thaw, so I can ride my bike to coffee shop.

Hot Wheels: Bike Tour Adventures
Roll right over the winter blues by heading south for a warm-weather bike tour.
On the Bike: The Inspirations for Another Springtime of Riding
Managing editor Michael Dregni reminisces about witnessing his first bicycle race in Belgium.
PUMPING IRONY: Bicycling and Bistros
Everyone needs a little incentive to find their path to a healthy life. Mine involves bicycling and bistros.


On The Bike: Commute by Bicycle and Be Happy
Wanna be happier? Take the long way to work.

What Do I Need to Know Before I Use Clip-In Bike Pedals?
Expert answers on making the trasition to clip-in cycling shoes.

On The Bike: Cross-Training
One editor spends the winter cross training for bike racing by surfing.

Expert Answers: On Clip-In Bike Pedals, Coconut Water, Breathing for Heavy Lifts
Our fitness experts tackle your questions on clip-in bicycle pedals, coconut water as a sports drink, and breathing for heavy, structural lifts.

On The Bike: Wheelmen: Lance Armstrong, the Tour de France, and the Greatest Sports Conspiracy Ever
It’s not about the bike. It’s about the power and the glory and the money.
The Elite Bicycle: Portraits of Great Marques, Makers, and Designers
This beautiful book is all about the bike — in exquisite, intimate, celebratory detail.

3 Towns, 2 Wheels: Urban Bike Tourism
One of the best ways to explore a new city is to rent a bike and go.