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Cyclopedia: Guide to Buying and Repairing Bikes

Cyclopedia: Guide to Buying and Repairing Bikes

With so many bike choices—road, hybrid, mountain—it’s hard to know how to get rolling. Our guide to buying bikes will help you get on the road (or trail) again.

How to Keep Your Bike Safe from Thieves

How to Keep Your Bike Safe from Thieves

Few people, no matter where they live or which deterrents they deploy, can avoid criminals all of the time. That doesn’t mean there’s no way to prevent your bike from being stolen. But there are some things you can do to help recover the bike and/or get the bike covered by insurance should the worst happen. Here are some of the best preventative measures—and what’s not worth the money.

Before Joining a Gym, Exercise Your Options

Before Joining a Gym, Exercise Your Options

Before joining a gym, think about your own motivations and interests—and consider alternatives. Set realistic fitness goals, then think about whether you really need to pay a company big bucks for activities that are probably available more cheaply elsewhere.

How to Compare Gyms and Fitness Centers

How to Compare Gyms and Fitness Centers

When comparing fitness clubs, consider several points, including what its members say, its location, membership fees, contract terms, facilities and equipment, classes, and amenities.

How to Avoid Getting Burned by a Gym Membership

How to Avoid Getting Burned by a Gym Membership

Membership at many clubs doesn’t come cheap. Although some bare-bones gyms cost about $200 a year, many charge more than $600. Want a club that offers racquet sports or a wide range of facilities and amenities? Expect to pay a lot more.