Riding a road bike can take a toll on the body, so our writer tested these beginner cycling essentials to see what could make long rides more comfortable.

SPD pedals, or clipless pedals, aren’t new. But there are a lot of new options out there, many with interesting new features. Thinner, wider, lighter, less light, new cleat designs, adaptable cleat ...

PowerGrips give most of the benefits of toeclips or clipless/cleat systems on bicycle pedals, without most of the downsides. The concept is simple: an asymmetrical strap of cloth that attaches ...

While there are now many clipless pedal systems to choose from, Shimano's SPD (Shimano Pedaling Dynamics) remains the standard. Now, thanks to a new SPD cleat, pedal engagement should be easier than ...

Buying cycling specific shoes can represent the first step of commitment to taking cycling seriously, however it's important that you know the differences between them and then knowing what type of ...

Plenty of new (or stubborn) bikers wear any old flat soled sneaker to the trailhead. Hell, I met a guy who swears by his cowboy boots at the bike park. When bikes are so expensive, skimping on ...