Tips for urban cycling as aerobic/cardio workout? [more inside]
posted by ManInSuit on Oct 21, 2012 - 11 answers

I have literally (yes, literally) never stepped foot in a paid gym in my life. I'm a 27-year-old male, who (despite being almost rail-thin) is only "in shape" enough to bike-sprint the 1.7 miles to work, then back in the evening. It's time to change that, so I signed up for the small, limited (cheap!) gym on campus. Other than "get the professional help of a personal trainer", what should I do there? [more inside]
posted by supercres on Aug 10, 2012 - 13 answers

Can anyone recommend a reliable webtool to calculate calories burnt while cycling? [more inside]
posted by sodium lights the horizon on Jun 25, 2012 - 8 answers

Should my sister do a 70 mile bike ride with me? [more inside]
posted by pompelmo on Jun 6, 2012 - 28 answers

Recently discovered spinning and am LOVING it as a workout. Any long time spinners have any tips for success? How many times a week should a person spin? Does it really burn crazy amounts of calories? (130 pound woman) Any other info for the newbie? Thanks so much!
posted by Equiprimordial on Jun 5, 2011 - 8 answers

This past weekend, I purchased my first road bike. My long term goal is to cycle to/from work every day. I’ve taken the bike on a few exploratory rides, been humbled by my general fitness level, and came away with a number of questions I hope you all can answer. (Many more details inside. (This ended up much longer than I thought it would.)) [more inside]
posted by Barmecide on Feb 23, 2011 - 42 answers

Bike/sport enthusiasts: can a daily bike commuter but otherwise not sporty person hope to finish a 120 miles bike ride in one go? [more inside]
posted by Sijeka on Jul 17, 2010 - 15 answers

How to recover faster after cycling? [more inside]
posted by nerhael on Jul 9, 2009 - 33 answers

Burning calories while exercising: how important is how much effort you put into it? Does difficulty enter the equation, or is it all time and distance? [more inside]
posted by canadia on Jul 3, 2009 - 10 answers

I am the owner of a LeMond bike. It has been sitting in my living room for the better part of the last year. [more inside]
posted by digitaldraco on Oct 22, 2008 - 19 answers

The angel sitting on my right shoulder calmly says "base miles base miles base miles." The devil on my left screams CYCLOCROSS!! Can I keep both of them happy? [more inside]
posted by neilkod on Oct 10, 2008 - 6 answers

My cycle commute has halved in distance and quadrupled in frustration - how do I stay fit? [more inside]
posted by freya_lamb on Sep 9, 2008 - 24 answers

I could use some help loosening up for my return to cycling. [more inside]
posted by EatTheWeak on May 12, 2008 - 8 answers

Will using aerobars on my road bike strengthen (or better yet slim!) my core?
posted by neilkod on Apr 21, 2006 - 12 answers

When riding my bike, why do I tend to slip forward on the saddle? What can I do about it? [more inside]
posted by daver on Oct 10, 2005 - 14 answers