The chain is often something the average cyclist will completely forget about maintaining until it is too late. The bicycle chain always seems to go at exactly the worst moment. You shift into a bigger gear at the bottom of a climb, stand your pedals to make your move, and either the chain skips as [...]

Learning how to climb a hill is a fundamental part of cycling training. An unprepared rider can find cycling uphill both physically and mentally intimidating. Learning the proper way to cycle uphill makes the process much easier. With no worries about the actual process of riding uphill, cyclists can focus on the scenery and enjoy [...]

When the wheel of a bicycle moves from side to side slightly during a ride, the rim is considered to be out of true. During the ride, the brake pads might touch the tire while it rotates or the brakes may make a thumping sound when applied. At high speeds, the bike may even wobble, [...]

If you are interested in bicycle racing, learning how to draft for additional speed is one of the fundamentals. Drafting occurs when one or more cyclists ride single file, taking advantage of the slipstream of the rider directly in front. Doing this allows the rider behind to receive less of a headwind, permitting a breather. [...]