Cycling Tips and How-Tos Archives • Average Joe Cyclist https://averagejoecyclist.com/category/cycling-tips-2/ A Blog for Average People who LOVE to ride bikes! Sun, 15 Jun 2025 22:01:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 15693361 Why Varying Your Cadence Can Make You a Happier, Stronger Cyclist https://averagejoecyclist.com/why-varying-your-cadence-can-make-you-a-happier-stronger-cyclist/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/why-varying-your-cadence-can-make-you-a-happier-stronger-cyclist/#respond Sun, 15 Jun 2025 22:01:17 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=46277 CadenceThis post explains what cadence in cycling is, why it is important, and how you can improve your cycling by working on cadence. We also include a beginner workout for you to start working on your cadence. No tech or tools required!

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/why-varying-your-cadence-can-make-you-a-happier-stronger-cyclist/feed/ 0 46277 How to Fix a Flat Bike Tire https://averagejoecyclist.com/fix-flat-bike-tire/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/fix-flat-bike-tire/#respond Mon, 12 May 2025 12:08:56 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=21830 Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires will protect you against most puncturesHere’s a great post, with a video, about how to fix a flat bike tire, with very few tools. If you’ve been wanting to learn how to fix a flat bike tire, this post plus video should make it a snap.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/fix-flat-bike-tire/feed/ 0 21830 The 10 Most Common Cycling Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) https://averagejoecyclist.com/the-10-most-common-cycling-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/the-10-most-common-cycling-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/#respond Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:08:01 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=45774 The Jack Wolfskin Alpspitze Insulated Hoody is ideal for keeping out cold windsIn this post we discuss the 10 most common cycling mistakes, and show you how to avoid them. We hope this helps you to get the most out of cycling, and not make the same mistakes we have made.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/the-10-most-common-cycling-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/feed/ 0 45774 Middle Back Pain in Cyclists: Stretches and Exercises for Pain Relief https://averagejoecyclist.com/middle-back-pain-in-cyclists/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/middle-back-pain-in-cyclists/#comments Sun, 30 Mar 2025 04:31:12 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=45828 Middle Back Pain in Cyclists: Stretches and Exercises for Pain ReliefThis post contains information on what causes middle back pain in cyclists, plus structured stretches and strength workouts to help you end the pain. At the end of the post we include useful tips and strategies for dealing with mid-back pain.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/middle-back-pain-in-cyclists/feed/ 3 45828 How to Choose the Right Bike Saddle https://averagejoecyclist.com/how-to-choose-the-right-bike-saddle/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/how-to-choose-the-right-bike-saddle/#respond Sat, 01 Mar 2025 05:49:15 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=45363 This post explains how to choose the right bike saddle, based on the type of cycling you do and your own specific needs.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/how-to-choose-the-right-bike-saddle/feed/ 0 45363 How to Come Back from a Cycling Injury https://averagejoecyclist.com/how-to-come-back-from-a-cycling-injury/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/how-to-come-back-from-a-cycling-injury/#comments Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:08:58 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=4028 Here are our bikes on Peter Iredale Beach. The wreck is the dot in the distance!This post presents a step-by-step plan to come back to cycling after an injury. No matter what injury you have sustained, there is likely to be a careful and progressive plan that will eventually enable you to be cycling in the sunshine again. Check out the plan in this post, and fine-tune it to fit your exact circumstances and needs.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/how-to-come-back-from-a-cycling-injury/feed/ 1 4028 Complete Bike Frame Size Guide – Bike Frame Measurement and Size Charts https://averagejoecyclist.com/complete-guide-bike-frame-size/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/complete-guide-bike-frame-size/#respond Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:08:41 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=37975 Before you lay your money on the table and take a bike home, be sure to measure the standover height and make sure you can comfortably stand over it.This complete bike frame size guide will show you how to figure out the correct bike frame size for adults and kids. This post includes all you need to know about bike frame measurement, and includes handy bike frame size charts for adult bikes and kid's bikes. The adult charts include sizes for hybrid bikes, mountain bikes, and road bikes. This guide also includes advice on whether to choose a women-specific bike. And it also shows you how to figure out whether you have a good Ape Index! The guide wraps it all up with a definitive video that will show you exactly how to measure for correct bike frame size.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/complete-guide-bike-frame-size/feed/ 0 37975 How to Find the Right Height and Setback for Your Bike Saddle https://averagejoecyclist.com/how-to-choose-right-bike-saddle/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/how-to-choose-right-bike-saddle/#comments Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:08:37 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=38784 How to get your saddle height and setback rightThis post explains exactly how to find the correct height, setback and tilt for your bike saddle. If your saddle is poorly fitted, you could end up with a wide range of pain and and injuries. A well-fitted, comfortable bike saddle will enable you to enjoy cycling, while a poorly fitted saddle could cause you to give up cycling in painful despair.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/how-to-choose-right-bike-saddle/feed/ 1 38784 How to Modify Your Bike to Cycle with Thumb Arthritis (CMC Arthritis) or De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis https://averagejoecyclist.com/modify-bike-thumb-arthritis/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/modify-bike-thumb-arthritis/#respond Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:08:11 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=41865 How to Modify Your Bike to Cycle with Thumb Arthritis (CMC Arthritis)This post is about how to modify your bike to cycle if you have are having pain caused by thumb arthritis. This modification would work equally well for cyclists with De Quervain's tenosynovitis. Many cyclists eventually develop a common type of thumb arthritis, called CMC (carpometacarpal) arthritis. Since getting my diagnosis, I have modified my bike to make it easier to cycle without pain. This post describes the cheap changes I made to modify my bike. The post contains several ideas for you to make to modify your bike to cycle more comfortably with thumb arthritis.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/modify-bike-thumb-arthritis/feed/ 0 41865 How to Choose the Right Type of Bike – Beginner’s Guide https://averagejoecyclist.com/choose-type-of-bike/ Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:08:46 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=33728 How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's GuideThis beginner guide for cyclists will help you to choose the right type of bike for the cycling you want to do. These descriptions of the various types of bikes will help you narrow down how to choose the right type of bike for you - whether that is a cruiser bike, a road bike, a hybrid, a mountain bike, a touring bike, an electric bike, a cyclo-cross bike, or a bike for heavier riders.

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