Beginner Cycling Tips Blog
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The Beginner Cycling Tips Blog publishes weekly cycling tips and reviews geared towards beginner cyclists of all ages and types of cycling disciplines. Even if you’ve been cycling for a while, you might find some valuable information on this blog. If you’d like information on guest blogging, see our Advertising Page for both free and sponsored contribution options.
23 Tips for Beginner Cyclists to Help Make Cycling Better
23 Tips for Beginner Cyclists to Help Make Cycling BetterWe were all beginner cyclists at one time. I’ve been cycling long enough to not really call myself a beginner anymore. But I’m definitely still learning because that really never stops. One of the best pieces of...
How to Bike Uphill and Downhill (An Ultimate Guide for Hilly Cycling)
How to Bike Uphill and Downhill (An Ultimate Guide for Hilly Cycling)Do you know how to bike uphill? Many beginner cyclists don’t have a good uphill riding technique. That can be a bummer when you’re actually having to go uphill on your bike. It can turn into a bad...
How to Get into Road Biking: A Beginner’s Guide to Road Cycling
How to Get into Road Biking: A Beginner’s Guide to Road CyclingRoad biking is a popular form of cycling. It’s one of the main styles of cycling that new riders first get into. It’s also a very race-friendly style of cycling. Many of the bigger cycling competitions use...
How to Prepare for a 100-Mile Bike Ride (Guide to Riding a Century)
How to Prepare for a 100-Mile Bike Ride (Guide to Riding a Century)A 100-mile bike ride or Century is often a highly sought-after trophy among serious cyclists. Many cyclists feel that once you’re able to get a century ride under your belt, you’re on your way to get...
27 Different Types of Cycling to Find Your Fit
27 Different Types of Cycling to Find Your FitThere are many different types of cycling disciplines. One might be right for you and your expectations, while another may not. While it would be difficult and expensive to try every different type of cycling in order to...
Road Biking Checklist
Road Biking ChecklistDo you have a road biking checklist made out? If you don’t and you’re new to road biking, you might as well create a checklist. Your checklist will help you prepare for anything you face as a road cyclist. There is more to road biking than the...
How to Start Bikepacking [A Guide to Adventure Cycling]
How to Start Bikepacking [A Guide to Adventure Cycling]Discover the adventurous world of bikepacking. If you like the adventure of backpacking overnight on the trail and cycling, you can combine them all together and go for a bikepack adventure. Bikepacking allows you...
23 Important Winter Cycling Tips + Free Winter Bike Kit Checklist
23 Important Winter Cycling Tips + Free Winter Bike Kit ChecklistWinter cycling is upon us. Many cyclists quit riding during the winter. Snow, ice, cold – why bother getting on the bike, right? You could get hurt a lot easier. Riding inside on the trainer is always an...
The Black Bibs Ultimate Winter – Bib Shorts Review
The Black Bibs Ultimate Winter – Bib Shorts ReviewThe Black Bibs Ultimate Winter bib shorts are bib shorts for winter cycling. You’re probably thinking, WTF, Shawn? Why would you wear bib shorts during the winter? It would be a fair thought process. Who wants to wear...
The Benefits of Cycling Shorts
The Benefits of Cycling ShortsHave you looked at the benefits of cycling shorts as your main bottom apparel for biking? It’s not just about looking like you’re getting ready to compete in the Tour de France. It’s not about trying to bring 1980s fashion back in style....