Michael Nystrom
Freelance Writer
Michael Nystrom is a two-time IRONMAN finisher and a former editor at Active Network, Muscle & Performance and Oxygen Magazine. He covers all things cycling, from the Tour de France to new product releases, and has been published by USA Triathlon, Under Armour, Polar, Triathlete Magazine and more. When not swimming, cycling or running, he’s catching some waves or chasing his dog, Dingo.
5 Apps and Tools to Create a Bike Route
Whether you’re near home or on vacation, these tools can help you plan rides on trails or the road.
A Guide to Cycling for Beginners: 7 Tips to Help You Start Riding
Here’s everything you need to know to start a regular riding routine.
Numb Toes While Cycling? Here’s What to Do
Tingling and numbness in your feet during a ride isn’t something you have to suffer through. Here’s how to address this common issue.
6 Transformative Benefits of Bike Riding
Learn how riding your bike every day can be life-changing, according to experts and research.
How to Shave Your Legs Like a Total Pro
Inside the mysterious and sometimes intimidating art of shaving in cycling.
How to Overcome Every Struggle of Spring Cycling
The struggles are real, but the solutions are simple.
Experts Share Their Tips on How to Stay Safe With an Indoor Bike Trainer
Keep your pets, children, and yourself free from harm.
3 Posture Exercises That Will Help Correct Muscle Imbalances
That hunched-over position you assume on the bike is great for cycling, but not so great for life. Here’s what you can do.
A Quick Guide to Understanding Your Power Meter Metrics
Here’s how to make sense of the trove of information provided by power meters.
What Happens After a Crash at the Tour de France?
Insider sources spill on how the pros and their doctors decide if they should keep pedaling or put on the brakes.
How Chris Tolley Trained to Win the Men’s Fixed Red Bull Bay Climb
The road and crit racer may not look like a typical climber, but “it’s all power at the end of the day,” he says.
4 Heat Stroke Prevention Tips to Ride Healthy and Happy All Summer Long
Human performance experts give the lowdown on how to stay cool when the temperatures rise.