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Types of Mountain Bike Shoes

Mountain bike shoes can really improve your mountain biking performance. While it is certainly possible to ride a bike with sneakers or hikers, mountain bike shoes will improve your riding experience, regardless of your style or ability. There are a few different types of mountain bike shoes to consider, depending on when, where and how you are riding. read more
How to Compare Mountain Biking Shoes

Shopping for mountain biking shoes can be a confusing endeavor. There are many different kinds of shoes with many varying purposes. From the svelte racing shoe to the burly downhill shoe, there are as many kinds of mountain biking shoes as there are kinds of mountain biking, and then some. To find the right shoe for you, make sure that it fits your riding st… read more
Games to Play While Fishing

While most anglers intend to catch fish when heading out on the water, sometimes the intended quarry just does not want to bite. Instead of cutting a trip short due to a lack of action, bring along some games to play to pass the time while getting some fresh air. read more
The Best Triathlon Biking Shoes

Cycling shoes have a big responsibility---they have to transfer power effectively and provide comfort on long rides while being as lightweight as possible. Triathlon shoes have to do all of this, with the added complexities of doing so after competitors swim and before they run. Good triathlon shoes have to be effective cycling shoes with exceptional drying… read more
The Best Road Bike Shoes

A crucial contact point between a cyclist and his bicycle, road biking shoes provide an effective transfer of power from a cyclist's legs to the pedals, while also keeping his feet comfortable and dry. Road biking shoes need to be as lightweight as possible. The best road bike shoes are made with lightweight components, breathable materials and stiff soles t… read more

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How to Fit Bicycle Shoes

Bicycle shoes that fit well are comfortable, allowing you to enjoy your ride. You can ride longer when you're wearing comfortable biking shoes. Uncomfortable, ill-fitting bicycle shoes cause pain and discomfort that can cut your bike r… read more
Features of Mountain Bike Cycling Shoes

Mountain bike cycling shoes feature design innovations that make them advantageous to wear during trail riding. Just as with specialty road bike shoes, mountain bike shoes are designed to help your feet stay in contact with the pedals… read more
The Advantages of Using Clipless Mountain Bike Shoes

Clipless mountain bike pedals are a standard in cross country mountain biking. Clipless shoes and pedals feature a simple interface that allows you to clip in so that your feet are attached to the pedals. While not preferred by every m… read more
How to Choose Bike Clothing

While you could go biking in nearly any type of clothing, if you plan to bike seriously you should consider purchasing bike-specific clothing designed to keep you cool and dry. There is a variety of different types of clothing designed… read more
What Are the Benefits of Cycling Shoes?

Next to your bicycle, cycling shoes are probably the most important items of cycling gear you'll own. Not only do cycling shoes make you look cool, they are designed to transfer all of the power from your legs to the place where it cou… read more
How to Pedal a Road Bike

A bike ride on a vacation can be a lot of fun. If you're renting a road bike or are new to road biking, it may feel a little different or have slightly different components than what you're used to. Pedaling is similar to the pedaling… read more
What to Wear While Traveling in Italy

Italians love their clothes and dressing well is second nature to them. After all, this is the land of Versace, Gucci and Prada. Unfortunately, wearing a fleece to dinner or wandering around a city in shorts will target you as a touris… read more
Types of Road Bike Pedals

Road biking is an exercise in speed and efficiency. From tires to helmets, every aspect is geared to making the bicycle and its rider lighter and more aerodynamic. Road bike pedals are no exception. From minimalistic to high-tech, road… read more
Bike Shoes Vs. Straps for Cycle Class

Getting yourself to the gym for a cycling class is half the battle in improving your physical fitness level for riding. The other half is getting the most out of your workout. That means being prepared for the class, not just showing u… read more
How to Dry Cycling Shoes

Most cycling shoes are built to withstand water and moisture. In addition to the road conditions and elements that can soak a shoe on any given day, the amount of sweat poured into these shoes with each trip can make drying shoes a con… read more
Top Mountain Bike Shoes

While some of the best mountain bike shoes blend on- and off-road elements seamlessly, others completely eschew road shoe elements in favor of shock absorption and protection. Most mountain biking shoes are built to take elements of ro… read more
The Best Women's Mountain Bike Shoes

Women's mountain bike shoes take the best features of road shoes (lightweight, stiff soles for effective pedaling power and comfort) and transfer those features onto switchbacks and single-track. In addition to the road-shoe features,… read more
The Best Women's Road Cycling Shoes

Women's road cycling shoes are generally designed with a narrower profile and less volume than men's shoes to provide women with a perfect fitting shoe. Aside from their size, women's cycling shoes are held to the same standards as men… read more
The Best Bike Shoes

Bike shoes can make or break a cyclist's ride--the right ones optimize a rider's comfort and performance, the wrong ones will leave a cyclist frustrated and pained. Bike shoes are designed to transfer power effectively, while keeping t… read more
The Best Trail Bike Shoes & Pedals

Bike riders heading for the trails can increase their overall efficiency by using the best pedals and footwear available. In particular, the wrong shoes can mean hot spots and blisters, while the wrong pedals might give too much latera… read more

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