This is our review of the Arkel Bug Pannier. This combination bike pannier and backpack is an ideal item for a bike commuter. It's a strong, spacious, quality bike pannier that converts easily from bike pannier to backpack, making life much simpler and more organized. The post Arkel Bug Pannier Review appeared first on Average Joe Cyclist ..read more

This is Mrs. Average Joe Cyclist's review of the Arkel Commuter Bike Pannier and the Arkel Messenger Briefcase. She has found that they meet her needs for style and function as a cycling commuter. Bottom line is that she finds them to be ideal for cyclists who need great, functional but stylish commuter panniers. The post Arkel Panniers Review by Mrs. Average Joe Cyclist appeared first on Average Joe Cyclist ..read more

Here are the Top 10 Bike Your Way Lean Eating rules! Following these rules will help you lose weight while eating healthy, natural foods. Author and cyclist Selene Yeager has written what many people believe is the definitive book on how to lose weight with cycling. It includes 10 simple rules that will help most people lose some weight as they bike their way lean! Yeager's book is called "Ride Your Way Lean: The Ultimate Plan for Burning Fat and Getting Fit on a Bike." It has tons of good stuff in it, including cycling drills and exercises to make your entire body lean. In this post, for your ..read more

This post presents our top 7 reasons to use a power meter on your bike. Joe Friel, elite cycling coach and author of The Cyclist’s Training Bible, calls the power meter the most effective tool for increasing speed on the bike. Friel highly recommends that if you are a cyclist who is looking to improve, you should use a power meter. And power meters can be such a help in races that they have been called legal cheating. In this post, we explain why. The post Unleash Your Cycling Potential: 7 Reasons Why Every Cyclist Should Use a Power Meter appeared first on Average Joe Cyclist ..read more

Want to increase your cycling speed? In this post, I'll share five effective strategies to help you pedal faster and ride farther. These strategies will help you to take your cycling to a new level. The post Pedal to the Metal: 5 Tips to Boost Your Cycling Speed appeared first on Average Joe Cyclist ..read more

This is a review of Five Ten cycling shoes, including videos. Five Ten cycling shoes are tough and grippy, making them perfect for urban and mountain bikers who want to use their pedaling power effectively, but don't want to clip into their pedals. They grip your pedals to help with pedaling efficiency. And they are quiet and comfortable for walking after you park your bike. Plus, they are also great looking cycling shoes, on or off the bike. The post Five Ten Cycling Shoes for Rugged Urban and Mountain Biking – Our Review appeared first on Average Joe Cyclist ..read more

This post offers three useful tips for cyclists on how to maintain healthy feet and prevent or cure plantar fasciitis, as well as five simple exercises that you can do at home to cure it. Anyone who cycles or runs regularly may develop pain or injuries. One of the worst is plantar fasciitis, which can cause enough pain to stop you cycling and running, and interfere with all of your daily activities. Follow these three effective tips to ensure this does not happen to you! Plus! We include a case study of how Maggie cured a tough case of plantar fasciitis, using a combination of 5 daily foot exe ..read more

This is a complete guide plus narrated video about the flat, family-friendly Stanley Park Seawall Bike Trail - one of the most beautiful bike trails in the world. Vancouver’s Stanley Park was recently named the top urban park in the world by Trip Advisor. It's the third-biggest park in North America, comprising 400 hectares of rain forest, right in the heart of Vancouver. Flanked by English Bay and Burrard Inlet, the entire park offers magical water views, and shade from towering, ancient trees. The post Stanley Park Seawall Bike Trail, Vancouver – Guide plus Video appeared first on Average Jo ..read more

Here’s a complete guide to electric bike batteries, including a description of the various battery types for electric bikes. We also explain how to get the most out of your electric bike battery, so that you can get optimal battery life and performance. Includes videos and descriptions of the various battery types. The post Electric Bike Batteries: How to Choose the Right One and Get the Most Out of It appeared first on Average Joe Cyclist ..read more

Did you know that you can use an electric bike to get fit? This post describes 3 different ways that you can use an ebike to get fit and healthy. Turns out, an ebike provides excellent ways for you to get fit. The post 3 Ways to Use an Electric Bike to Get Fit appeared first on Average Joe Cyclist ..read more