Road Cycling Skills and Racing Advice
Road cycling involves riding a road bike on paved streets. Road bikes typically have smooth, narrow tires for increased speed and comfort, and drop handlebars which allow for multiple hand positions on long rides.
Road cycling basics:
- How to Ride in a Paceline (Drafting)
- How to Count Your Cadence
- How to Shift Gears (The Basics)
- How to Use Shimano STI Shifters
- How to Wash Your Bike in 5 Minutes
- How to Eat During a Road Bike Race
- Road Bike Race Equipment Checklist
- Chamois Butter
Road cycling advice:
- Things to Know for Cold Weather Riding
- Safety Tips for Riding in the Rain
- Pros and Cons of $5 Tires
- How to Wash, Lube, and Polish Your Bike
- The Best Road Bike Saddle
- How to Upgrade Your New Road Bike
- Should I Buy a Road or Cyclo-Cross Bike?
- How to Keep Sweat Out of Your Eyes
- How to Select Sunglasses Lens Colors
- Regular vs Bib Shorts
- High vs Low Cadence (Pedaling Speed)
- 10 Tips To Ride In The Rain Without Ruining Your Bike
- How to Ride in the Fast Group – Without Getting Dropped!
- How to Get Dropped – With Style!
- How to Fix a Dropped Chain – Without Stopping!
- The Dreaded Dropped Chain – And How To Prevent It!
- Can I Use a Hydration Pack for Road Cycling?
Road racing:
- How to Pin Your Number Down For a Bike Race
- The Art of The Perfect Pre-Race Warm-Up
Leg shaving:
