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TIPS FOR HOT WEATHER CYCLING.

May 25, 2023 By Colin D. Leave a Comment

hot weather cycling tips

Hot weather cycling is a lot more appealing than setting out for a ride in cold, gray, wintry weather. Longer days, no restrictive layers of clothing, easier pedaling with relaxed, warmed up muscles. But hot weather brings another set of challenges, and really hot weather can bring real danger.

High temperatures don’t have to stop you enjoying a good bike ride. Just follow these tips and guidelines to stay cool and safe when the mercury climbs higher than Mont Ventoux.

Filed Under: Sidesaddle Blog, Cycling Savvy Tagged With: cycling tips, Heat Stress and Cycling, hot weather cycling tips

WINTER CYCLING TIPS.

November 2, 2019 By Colin D. 6 Comments

A woman cycling along snowy mountain bike trails in winter

More and more cyclists are choosing to keep riding through the winter, thanks to better equipment, clothing, and a little know-how.

Good snow clearance on the bike lanes of cycling-friendly cities helps a lot too, but even without that you don’t have to stop racking up the miles, or take to a car, just because it turns cold.

In fact, winter riding can be really fun – there’s great satisfaction in defying the cold to enjoy the outdoors and stay fit.

On the other hand, winter brings some real hazards – some fairly obvious, some not so much – that call for a little preparation and common sense.

Here is a roundup of winter cycling tips to help you stay on two wheels, safely, through the deepest cold of the season.

Filed Under: Sidesaddle Blog, Cycling Savvy Tagged With: cycling tips, Winter Cycling

HEAD FOR THE HILLS – TOP CYCLING TIPS FOR BETTER CLIMBING.

July 19, 2019 By Colin D. 8 Comments

photo of woman climbing a hill on a bicycle, smiling, with dramatic nountain scenery in the background

Hills, let alone mountains, are surely the number one obstacle for new cyclists, as they are associated with hard work and pain and all that. This makes climbing hills one of the most daunting and challenging parts of riding a bicycle, especially for beginners who may try to avoid hills at all costs.

On the other hand, conquering difficult climbs on a bike gives you a sense of achievement and success that’s hard to equal any other way. Many times, you get the additional reward of incredible vistas that you feel you have truly earned.

With the correct gearing, technique, and attitude, you can learn to love the hills — to seek them out, challenge them, defy them — because hills can be a vital part of your cardiovascular training program, and that feeling of accomplishment at the top of the climb can be addictive!

This round up of our favorite cycling tips for climbing will help any cyclist ride up hills better. Whether you’re just setting out as a cyclist or you’ve been riding for ages, there’s no need to be daunted by the prospect of those steep hills. These cycling climbing techniques will help you conserve energy and enjoy the uphill ride a lot more.

Filed Under: Sidesaddle Blog, Cycling Savvy Tagged With: climbing tips, cycling tips

5 TIPS FOR SAFER, HAPPIER URBAN CYCLING.

May 24, 2019 By Colin D. 6 Comments

cyclist riding past blurred city buildings - tips for urban cycling

City cycling tips from Wellness Revolution, plus a bonus tip for incident-free cycling anywhere The skills to ride safely in an urban setting are an important part of what we teach in our Wellness Revolution program, run in conjunction with Blue Cross Blue Shield VT. They are essential for gaining (or regaining) confidence on a […]

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5 TIPS FOR PLANNING A CYCLING VACATION.

January 18, 2019 By Colin D. 1 Comment

Image of a couple taking photos while enjoying a scenic cycling vacation in Norway

In the past few years I’ve had the good fortune to take a few ship-based cycling vacations and I’ve loved them. Along the way, I’ve picked up some tips for planning a cycling vacation that’s more comfortable and more fun. Read on for the advice I wish I’d had before I went on my first trip!

Filed Under: Sidesaddle Blog Tagged With: Bike Vacation, cycling vacations, planning a cycling vacation

CYCLING COMFORT TIPS FOR WOMEN.

April 7, 2018 By Paula Dyba 1 Comment

cycling comfort tips for women from Terry Bicycles

A little history, and some helpful cycling comfort tips for women. No wonder we couldn’t get comfy for so long! Now at last we have equipment, clothing and know-how to help cycling women achieve the comfort we deserve.  

Filed Under: Sidesaddle Blog Tagged With: History of Women and Bicycling, Women and bicycles, Women and cycling

BROOKLYN FIT CHICK: SPRING CLEANING TIPS FOR YOUR BIKE.

March 20, 2014 By Brooklyn Fit Chick 3 Comments

Happy Spring Everybody! Brooklyn Fit Chick here and I am so excited for the upcoming spring season and the opportunity to get back on my bike outside once again (it’s been too long, folks!) Every year about this time I take my own road bike “Trixie” to 9th Street Cycles for a tune-up and it […]

Filed Under: Brooklyn Fit Chick Tagged With: Bicycle Maintenance, Bicycle Tips for Women, Brooklyn Fit Chick, Leah Flickinger, Spring Cleaning Tips for Cyclists

Tips for Buying a Bike

February 25, 2011 By Georgena Leave a Comment

Are you thinking about buying a new bike? I frequently get calls from customers who are a little intimidated about going into a bike shop. Here are some tips that will help you. Which shop? • First, find a shop that specializes in the kind of bike you’re looking for. Some shops sell lots of […]

Filed Under: Cycling Savvy

MEET THE NEW US.

November 21, 2024 By Paula Dyba Leave a Comment

We’ve had some work done at Terry – a new website with a new web address. Introducing terrycycling.com, your destination for a more robust shopping experience. The new terrycycling.com is a faster, more intuitive website designed to provide you with everything you need at your fingertips. It makes shopping smoother and more enjoyable, with added […]

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THE GUIDE TO SUMMER CYCLING SHORTS.

June 26, 2024 By Paula Dyba 2 Comments

Which shorts make the most sense in hot weather? Should you think about riding without a chamois to reduce the amount of moisture buildup? Are shorter shorts more likely to chafe against your inner thigh? What about loose fit versus high compression? Summer presents a whole other level of consideration when it comes to comfort […]

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TERRY’S 2023 GIFT GUIDE: All Riders Covered.

November 17, 2023 By Camarin Raine Leave a Comment

Need some tips for finding the perfect presents for your peloton of friends and family? Our Gift Guide will help you check off all the riders on your list, even the hardest to shop for cyclists who seem to have everything in their arsenal.

Filed Under: Sidesaddle Blog Tagged With: Cycling Gift Guide, Gift Guide For Female Cyclists, women's cycling

COVER GIRLS.

September 19, 2023 By Paula Dyba Leave a Comment

Nurse practitioners, moms, athletes and Susan B bike owners, Jean, Megan and Hannah, have been Terry models and ambassadors for almost 2 decades. They were kind enough to work with us at our most recent shoot in Montana, where they live and provide care to nearly everyone in Billings. Newest addition, Emmy, has recently graduated […]

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Advice From the Matchmakers: How To Find Your Soulmate Saddle

April 15, 2022 By Colin D. Leave a Comment

How to choose your soulmate saddle , showing Terry Butterfly LTD in Solstice

If you’re looking for help choosing a new bike seat, you’re probably looking for a seat that hurts less than the one you have, or maybe you’re trying to replace a worn-out saddle that you love but is no longer available. Either way, you really want to get it right, but where to start?

Here are some tips to help you identify what features are most important for your comfort in the saddle, so you can quickly find the one special seat for your anatomy and riding style.

Filed Under: Sidesaddle Blog Tagged With: Bicycle Saddle Selection, bicycle saddles, Bike Seats

BEST WINTER CYCLING GEAR – STAFF PICKS FOR 2022.

December 29, 2021 By Colin D. Leave a Comment

Winter Cycling Gear Staff Picks

  Temperatures are plummeting, but we plan to keep riding through the winter months, so it’s time to pick out our best winter cycling gear!  As someone hardy around here said, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad outfits!” With the right winter cycling clothes in your wardrobe, and appropriate equipment, you can keep riding all year round, even when temperatures […]

Filed Under: Sidesaddle Blog, Cycling Savvy Tagged With: Winter Cycling, Winter Gear

NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS FOR MORE REVOLUTIONS – 2022.

December 29, 2021 By Colin D. 1 Comment

new year resolutions for cyclists

New Year Resolutions for Cyclists  New Year – time for making fresh starts and turning new leaves. Almost half of us make resolutions at New Year, and the goals most of us set are to do with getting in better shape. The bad news: only a handful of determined souls keep their resolutions – most […]

Filed Under: Sidesaddle Blog Tagged With: New Year's Fitness Resolutions, The New Year

CYCLING ON SADO ISLAND – A CYCLIST’S DREAM DESTINATION IN JAPAN.

December 3, 2021 By Alisa Holm 6 Comments

The author paused during a bike ride on Mount Donden, Sado Island, Japan

Sado Island: Japan’s Cycling Paradise Three years ago, I packed a suitcase full of my favorite Terry gear and left Vermont. I came to start a new job on the other side of the world in Sado – a butterfly-shaped island in the Sea of Japan. I’d lucked out landing a dream job in Japan’s […]

Filed Under: Sidesaddle Blog Tagged With: Asia, Bike Travel

HOW TO FIT A BIKE HELMET PROPERLY.

May 30, 2021 By Colin D. 3 Comments

How to fit a bike helmet properly, dad fitting child's helmet strap

A helmet can only protect your head, or that of your child, if it’s fitted correctly.

I’m always happy to see people on the bike paths and lanes where I live wear bike helmets, but I’m often surprised how many don’t have them adjusted correctly. Here are the tips you need to know to be absolutely sure your helmet – or your child’s – is able to do its job of protecting you in a crash.

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TIME FOR A RESOLUTION REVIVAL.

April 16, 2021 By Colin D. Leave a Comment

Woman riding uphill in countryside in sunset lighting

Make Life Better this Year by Walking and Bicycling A little inspiration for new cyclists from a Terry Ambassador 100 days into 2021, and one year into this pandemic – a year of risks, restrictions and for many, real hardship. How have you coped with it so far? A lot of people in the Terry orbit […]

Filed Under: Sidesaddle Blog Tagged With: Tips for Fitness Resolutions

TIME FOR SOME BICYCLE SPRING CLEANING.

March 19, 2021 By Colin D. 2 Comments

Dirty mountain bike covered with mud and dirt – time for some bicycle spring cleaning

Spring is in the air; you can feel the sun is getting stronger and the days are getting longer. Covid-19 made last year so difficult with the future so uncertain, but one thing is for certain… riding your bike will make you feel better. Get the wind blowing in your face and feel the sun upon your skin. Time to get out of the house and get some fresh air.

The best way to get your mind thinking forward is to start getting your equipment checked, updated if needed, and ready for the roads and trails.

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PAIN IN THE PELOTON.

January 17, 2021 By Colin D. 4 Comments

Woman riding an indoor exercise bike or peloton bike, with highlights showing pain points from incorrect riding position

Peloton bikes and stationary trainers are more popular than ever, but they don’t always come equipped for your best comfort out of the box. Check out these tips and tricks to help you ride happily and pain free for the long haul…

Filed Under: Sidesaddle Blog Tagged With: bike fit, Finding the right bicycle saddle, indoor cycling

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