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The annual Bicycling Readers’ Choice survey is out, and after reading through it, one statistic stood out to me: 58 percent of female respondents would choose cycling over sex, if they had to give up one or the other for a month. Men were split down the middle, with 50 percent responding that they would choose cycling over sex. [...]

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Since it’s important to vary workouts and keep the body guessing, this year I resolved to add spinning to my usual running-and-weights fitness routine. I made sure to wear and bring the right items to the gym, but I learned a few technique-related tips during class that I wish I’d known earlier. [...]

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Breathing. You’re doing it right now without even thinking about it. Put a little thought into the action, and you just might find yourself soaring through your next tempo run. When you’re going the distance running, swimming, cycling, and even rowing you need to power your muscles with fresh oxygen. [...]

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From bicycles to shoes, from bright lights to cool shades, we’ve rounded up everything a cyclist could want this holiday season. If your gal pal is all about two-wheelin’ about town or training for endurance century rides, check out our gift selections – you might even find a few items to add to your wish list, too. [...]

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Katie Holmes is a huge fan of spinning! The workout incinerates calories while working the backside. We hooked up with her spin instructor, Audrey Adler, to learn three moves you can do on a stationary bike to tone your legs and bum. This video is full of great tips to help you maximize your indoor cycling workout and take it to the next level. [...]

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Judging from the latest trend in fitness, what’s old is new again. Indoor cycling is all the rage and it’s moving beyond drop-in classes at the gym. Contributing to the hybrid fitness craze are a new wave of classes that combine spin with either yoga or strength training. LA-based Yas is a hybrid of yoga and spinning, while New York’s SoulCycle turns indoor cycling into a total body workout – students use resistance bands or hand weights to work their upper body while also cycling. [...]

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You never forget how to ride a bike, but hopping on one for the first time since those school days gone by can be intimidating. So when Trek sent me a bike that it promised was perfect for beginner cyclists, I was hoping it was the ideal gateway bike for me to start navigating San Francisco’s hilly roads on two wheels. [...]

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Biking to work or around the city for errands should be easy. You want to be able to hop off your bike and head into the office with ease. Unfortunately, there aren’t many outfits that are made for the challenges of bike commuting - until now. [...]

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Fitness trends come and go, but here at FitSugar we’re game to try anything new and share the deets with you. We recently checked out the Elliptigo. It’s a new hybrid exercise machine that blends the best of cycling with the pedaling action of an elliptical. Learn how it works, what it feels like, and the pros and cons of using the Elliptigo when you watch the video. [...]

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Cyclists and spin class fanatics usually build a lot of strength in the quads and calves, but not the inner and outer thighs, hips, and glutes. As a result, cyclists may develop a muscular imbalance, which can even lead to knee, hip, or back injuries. Regardless of the sport, it’s always important to cross train with exercises that target neglected muscles. [...]

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