Your bicycle’s tires might not be something you think about very often, but they have crucial implications for every aspect of your ride. Better understanding how your mountain, gravel, and road bike tire size is measured can help you fine-tune your equipment, and learning how tire size relates to performance can make you faster when it counts. What are the basics of bike tire size? How Do You Measure Bicycle Tire Size? Bike tires are typically measured in two dimensions— diameter and width. The diameter measurement is an approximation of the tire’s total outside diameter including treads, and ..read more

Your indoor cycling setup doesn’t need to be glamorous. It just needs to work for you in terms of function and convenience. Here are some of the best cycling accessories to maximize your indoor training. For more on cycling accessories and indoor cycling setups, check out Ask a Cycling Coach Ep. 253. 1. Fans and Cooling Riding inside means that you won’t get the benefit of the natural airflow you’d get outside. One of the biggest and most frequent mistakes we see in indoor setups is a lack of cooling. To prevent overheating, use a fan that can blow a concentrated airstream at the body’s core ..read more

Exploring new terrain on your bike is one of the true joys of cycling. But if you’re unprepared when flying to your destination, your trip can be ruined by expensive fees, damaged equipment, and logistical challenges. Luckily, flying with a bike can be fairly easy and affordable if you plan ahead. What do you need to know before embarking on your next cycling adventure? Table of Contents Flying With a Bike: An Overview Baggage/ Case Options Packing Your bike Typical Costs/ Airline Policies Flying With a Mountain Bike Flying With a Bike: An Overview  There are three major variables to c ..read more

A clean bike is a fast bike, even when it’s on the trainer. Training is hard on your body and equipment, whether you’re riding indoors or out. This bike maintenance checklist for training can make sure your bike is ready to work as hard as you do.  For more information on bike maintenance and training check out Ask a Cycling Coach Ep 253. Bike Maintenance Checklist Daily Bike Maintenance Wipe down your frame. Check tires and inflate as needed. Weekly Bike Maintenance Check drivetrain. Clean and lube as needed. Wash your bike if needed. Dust off the trainer. Check to make sure your bike i ..read more

Every athlete faces physical challenges. For Zach Josie, these challenges were just another obstacle to overcome, and his story as a triathlete with dwarfism can serve as an example to anyone looking to get faster. Share your success story and tell us how TrainerRoad helped you reach your goals.  A Familiar Beginning and an Unusual Challenge Zach Josie’s journey in triathlon follows a path taken by many athletes. It began in local races with a borrowed bike, and over the course of several years led to better equipment and serious training. It’s had highs and lows, with the encouraging r ..read more

Spend any time cycling, and you will likely experience numbness in your hands, feet, or perineum. With a few small changes to your fit and equipment, you can increase your comfort on the bike. For more information on equipment and training check out Ask a Cycling Coach Ep 262. What Causes Numbness? The compression of nerves causes numbness in the hands, feet, or perineum. As the soft tissue compresses, it places pressure on the particular nerve and blocks the electrochemical signals. This is less about blood flow and more about a blockage of the peripheral nerves. When the pressure is relieve ..read more

Have you ever felt stronger riding outside than on an indoor trainer, or vice-versa? You’re not alone. One of the most common questions we receive here at TrainerRoad is whether you need to adjust your FTP between indoor and outdoor workouts. The short answer is no, as FTP is rooted in physiology and not affected by external factors. However, this doesn’t mean it’s always equally easy to ride indoors and out. Why does it sometimes feel like your FTP changes in different settings, and what can you do to feel stronger more often? Key Takeaways: FTP is physiologically-based and does not change ..read more