Bicycling1 hour agoThis Indoor Cycling Instructor Fell in Love With Riding and Lost 151 PoundsBicycling - By Megan Hoffman, as told to Emily J. Shiffer“No matter how I’m feeling on any given day, the minute I am clipped into that bike, a ridiculous smile spreads across my face.” Name: Megan Hoffman Age: 39 Hometown: Sparks, Nevada Occupation: Recruiter, CycleBar instructor Time Cycling: Since 2008 Reason for Cycling: I love cycling because no matter …
BicyclingThis 15-Year-Old Started Fixing Bikes at 9, and Then Turned His Hobby Into a NonprofitBicycling - By Dom Pecora, as told to Emily Shiffer“[Biking] has always been a great way for me to express my true self.” Name: Domenick Pecora Age: 15 Hometown: Malvern, Pennsylvania Occupation: Student and rugby player, and CEO of Dom Fixes Bikes Time Cycling: 6 years Reason for Cycling: It is a great way to de-stress, and being out there trying new …
BicyclingHow to Say Goodbye to the Rider You Used to BeBicycling - Dan ChabanovWhen you do anything enough that it becomes your identity, it’s hard to step away from it, much less bid farewell. Cyclists of all levels go through various phases or eras over the years they spend in the saddle. For the vast majority of riders (myself included), these things happen privately, …
BicyclingHere's What the Best Cycling Communities Have in CommonBicycling - Adam SchramThe strongest indicator for a cycling scene’s success is its enthusiasm for newcomers. I’ve had the privilege of involving myself in a few populous and dramatically different cycling communities. I grew up surrounded by fervent mountain bikers in central Pennsylvania, I toed the line with gaggles of …
BicyclingThe Unlikely Hero Who Recovered More Than 200 Stolen Bikes in One American CityBicycling - By frank buresAfter he tracked down the first bike, he thought, “Well, that was easy.” It was a sunny day in the summer of 2022. There were some things I had to move into the house, so I left the garage door open. I was gone less than 15 minutes. When I came back outside, two of our family’s bikes were gone. One …
BicyclingE-Bikes Are Real Bikes—and They’re Great for EveryoneBicycling - Michael Venutolo-MantovaniFrom transforming daily commutes to bridging the gap for non-cyclists, e-bikes are the most significant evolution in cycling since the mountain bike—and that’s a win for all. After selling off our second car last year, my wife and I decided to invest in an e-bike—a cargo model with a bench over the …