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Training to ride your bike fast will not only increase your cycling pleasure and improve your overall skills; it will also increase your general fitness level. Cycling for fitness should include speed training in your training plans. Don't start speed training until you have built a good fitness level. Look at your fitness like a pyramid. The broader the base the greater peaks you will reach.

When you're looking to give your core a little extra work at the gym (or in front of your favorite Netflix show), chances are, you've got a go-to repertoire of ab exercises. But while you probably think you've got 'em nailed after all this time, there are still some form mistakes you might be making.

Gain confidence and learn skills to cycle as a family. A qualified instructor will teach you how to cycle with children using quiet routes and parks. These sessions offer the opportunity to build on, or prepare for, Bikeability skills taught in schools.

In order to effectively perform this task there are some tips that you should consider so that all of your energy is not lost or displaced while hill climbing.

Because the hip, knee, and ankle never move through a full range of motion in the pedal stroke, tightness is a major concern for anyone embarking on an endurance cycling event.

Bicycles are available for you to use, but you will need to supply your own helmet, should you wish to wear one.Learning as a group is great fun and our instructors are patient and encouraging.

How much tire pressure should you run? Start by trying the manufacturer's recommended pressure, which you'll find printed on the tire sidewall (it's often on a small label but it might be molded into the casing, too, so look closely). This suggested inflation range is a good starting point. If it's a wide range, for example 40 to 60 psi, experiment to find which pressure works and feels best.

Forty percent of urban travel in the United States is within two miles of where people live. This means much of our daily travel could be by bike, and Yolo County's terrain and weather make it easy to bicycle much of the year.