The Worst, Wackiest, and Stupidest Rules Cyclists Have Followed
A steak in your shorts, lettuce on your head, and rum in your breakfast smoothie.
Cycling has a deep tradition of rules to ride by, lore passed down through the decades intended to make you faster, safer, and more comfortable. Sometimes the rules are totally ridiculous in hindsight—like wearing a cabbage leaf under your cap to cool off. But some require research to dispel or prove—are base miles just a waste of time?! Bicycling asked the experts to examine five cycling wisdoms riders have held up as gospel.
Riley is a writer and outdoor adventure guide currently based in Tucson, Arizona where she leads mountain bike rides, rock climbing, and hiking trips. In her spare time, she writes stories and reviews outdoor and fitness gear. Find her writing in publications including Outside, Lonely Planet, SHAPE, Bicycling, Runner’s World, and others. When she’s not playing in the mountains, she’s probably laying down somewhere or eating (or both).
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