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50 States, 50 Plates: A Guide to Cyclist-Favorite Food and Drink Stops Across America
There is a special kind of hunger that only a long bike ride can produce — the kind that makes a warm pastry taste like a Michelin-starred masterpiece and a cold, well-earned beer feel like a gift from the cycling gods. We have talked before about great cycling destination restaurants nationwide, and we have celebrated ... Read more
The Careless Driving Loophole: Why Killing a Cyclist Is Still a Misdemeanor in Most States — And How Colorado Just Changed That
By Gary Robinson| June 3, 2026 On July 29, 2023, Magnus White was riding his bicycle on the paved shoulder of Colorado’s Highway 119 — 15 minutes from home, training for the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships. He was 17 years old, a member of the USA Cycling National Team, and by every account, one ... Read more
Turning Tragedy into Action: How One Man’s Loss Ignited a National Movement for Safer Streets
By Gary Robinson The streets we ride on every day should be safe corridors connecting our communities, yet for too many cyclists, they remain perilous battlegrounds. This stark reality was brought home in the most devastating way possible for Dan Langenkamp on August 25, 2022. On that day, his wife, Sarah Debbink Langenkamp, was struck ... Read more
The Simplest Strength Plan That Actually Works for Cyclists
For years, the cycling world has treated strength training like a complicated math problem. Cyclists have obsessed over periodization schemes, time under tension, free weights versus machines, and whether training to absolute failure is necessary. The result? Most riders either skip the gym entirely or spend weeks researching the “perfect” plan before ever picking up ... Read more
Are You Eating Enough on the Bike? The Science of Fueling for Real Cyclists (Not Just Pros)
Fueling on the bike is a skill — and most recreational cyclists are not doing enough of it. You are 90 minutes into a weekend group ride. You had a solid breakfast, you have been drinking your water, and you have eaten exactly one energy gel since you clipped in. The road tilts upward, and ... Read more
The Great Chain Debate: Hot Wax vs. Wet Lube for Summer Riding
The cycling internet is currently at war over chain lube, and the stakes are your cassette, your watts, and your sanity. As the dry, dusty days of summer approach, the most fiercely debated topic on Reddit, Instagram, and weekend club rides isn’t about aero frames or tire pressure—it’s about how you lubricate your drivetrain. On ... Read more
Your New Cycling Coach Doesn’t Sleep — How AI Is Quietly Revolutionizing the Way Everyday Riders Train
By Gary Robinson, Publisher If you’ve been paying attention to the professional peloton over the past year, you’ve probably noticed a quiet arms race happening off the bike. In 2026, Team Ineos signed a massive €100 million, five-year deal with Danish AI giant Netcompany, aiming to use artificial intelligence to cut through the noise of ... Read more
A 1,400km bike ride through Patagonia along the ‘End of the World’ trail
By: Anastasia Austin Wild, rugged and breathtakingly beautiful, Patagonia is one of the most stunning places on Earth – and the best way to appreciate this wild frontier is on a bike. For most of the day, the pampas appeared raw and deserted. The paved highway and tour buses had long vanished from view, and ... Read more
Tackle Heavy Legs: Essential Recovery Tips for Every Cyclist
Heavy legs after cycling? Learn the main causes of cycling fatigue and discover proven recovery strategies to get your strength and speed back faster. “Why do my legs feel so drained after a ride?” If you’ve ever finished a ride only to notice heavy, achy legs, you’re not alone. Fatigue is a normal part of ... Read more
Ride the Circle: Experience the Magic of the Enchanted Circle Bicycle Tour
By the Avid Cyclist Staff Date: August 8, 2026 Location: Red River, New Mexico Produced By: The Ride Collective Prepare to experience the raw, natural beauty of Northern New Mexico on August 8, 2026, with the Enchanted Circle Bicycle Tour. Produced by our esteemed partners at The Ride Collective, this event offers cyclists the ... Read more
