• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Become a Premium Member
  • About

Road Bike Rider Cycling Site

Expert road cycling advice, since 2001

  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Bikes & Gear
  • Training & Health
  • Reviews
  • Cycling Ebooks
    • Ebooks Training
    • Ebooks Skills
    • E-Articles Training
    • E-Articles Nutrition
  • Member Area
  • Newsletter

Winter Riding

10 Bike Washing Don’ts and Do’s

By Jim Langley Winter riding can wear and tear bicycles quickly because of the grit and crud that gets all over the frame and components. Also, excessive moisture can remove essential lube from the drivetrain, which accelerates chain, cassette, chainring, derailleur pulley and front derailleur cage wear, too. This is why it’s best to clean bikes immediately after inclement … [Read more...] about 10 Bike Washing Don’ts and Do’s

How to Wash A Bicycle: 10 Bike Washing Don’ts and Do’s

how to wash your bicycle

Winter riding can wear and tear bicycles quickly because of the grit and crud that gets all over the frame and components. Also, excessive moisture can remove essential lube from the drivetrain, which accelerates chain, cassette, chainring, derailleur pulley and front derailleur cage wear, too. This is why it’s best to clean bikes immediately after inclement winter rides or … [Read more...] about How to Wash A Bicycle: 10 Bike Washing Don’ts and Do’s

Will a Fixie Foul Up My Knees?

Question: I've been riding a fixed-gear bike occasionally for a few years, mainly during the winter months. I've enjoyed the purity of the riding experience, and the workout is definitely intensified and compressed. However, besides the fear of crashing, which seems to keep my senses sharpened, I am concerned that riding a fixed gear increases my risk of knee injury, especially … [Read more...] about Will a Fixie Foul Up My Knees?

Fleece Headbands are Great for the Neck Too

Editor's Note: We really need some new Quick Tips! We're running very low. Please see the link at the bottom for how to send in your QTs. Thanks in advance! Today's QT comes to us from Doug Williams, a Canadian roadie who knows a thing or two about riding in cool to cold weather. He writes: My Quick Tip is the versatility of (polar) fleece headbands. I use them … [Read more...] about Fleece Headbands are Great for the Neck Too

Question of the Week

Today's QoW is pegged to Elizabeth Wicks' article "Clothing is Key to Enjoyable Winter Riding." Click to go to the Question of the Week page and vote. When you ride outdoors in the winter, which part of you gets the coldest? Don't forget: You can find the weekly poll both on the Home Page and in the 3rd column in the Talk to RBR section. … [Read more...] about Question of the Week

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Search

Recent Articles

  • Newsletter Issue No. 1029
  • Answering Two Tire Questions
  • An Effective and Low-Cost Homemade Sports Drink
  • What’s the average cycling distance for beginners?

Recent Newsletters

Newsletter Issue No. 1029

Newsletter Issue No. 1028

Newsletter Issue No. 1027

Newsletter Issue No. 1026

Newsletter Issue No. 1025

Footer

Affiliate Disclosure

Our cycling expert editors and writers choose every product we review. We may earn an affiliate commission if you buy from one of our product links, at no extra cost to you. This income supports our site.

Follow Us

  • Pinterest
  • Facebook

Privacy Policy

Still Haven’t Found What You’re Looking For?

Copyright © 2022 · Magazine Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in