As Bikers Throng the Streets, ‘It’s Like Paris Is in Anarchy’

An ecologically minded experiment to make Paris a cycling capital of Europe has led to a million people now pedaling daily — and to rising tensions with pedestrians.

As Workouts Intensify, a Harmful Side Effect Grows More Common (Published 2017)

Newbies to spin classes can land in the emergency room, as doctors say they are seeing more of the rare but dangerous rhabdomyolysis.

How to Do the Shortest Workout Possible (Published 2017)

Martin Gibala is the scientist we most have to thank for the popularity of very brief, very hard exercise.

Bicycle Diaries: Cruising With the ‘American Utopia’ Family

Our intrepid reporter and photographer biked through Queens with David Byrne and some of his castmates ahead of their return to Broadway. Then the skies opened up.

Bananas vs. Sports Drinks? Bananas Win in Study (Published 2018)

A banana might reasonably replace sports drinks for those of us who rely on carbohydrates to fuel exercise and speed recovery.

Scared of High-Intensity Interval Training? A Heart Monitor Can Make It Fun and Easy (Published 2018)

The popular fitness trend sounds brutal. But a simple tool can make it speed by.

Sometimes I Hate My Husband’s Peloton

Yes, exercise is hugely beneficial. But can too much of a good thing cause tension in your relationship?

What an Adult Tricycle Says About the World’s Bottleneck Problems

The supply-chain problems rocking companies may get worse heading into the holidays, as delays continue to snarl global trade and shipping prices jump even higher.

The Best and Worst Cities to Live Without a Car

Want to help the environment? Going carless is an excellent start.

Greg Knapp, a Jets Assistant Coach, Dies at 58

Knapp, the team’s new passing-game specialist, was hit by a car while biking over the weekend and never regained consciousness, his family said.

Climate Crisis Turns World’s Subways Into Flood Zones

Swift, deadly flooding in China this week inundated a network that wasn’t even a decade old, highlighting the risks faced by cities globally.

Turn Your Phone Into a Fitness Coach

You don’t need a smartwatch or an activity tracker to monitor your exercise, nutrition and other health information.

A Spectator’s Sign Felled Dozens of Tour de France Racers

The French authorities were searching for a woman who they said left the scene after a German cyclist crashed into her sign, setting off a pileup during the first stage of the race.

The Best Cities for Cyclists

Bicycle riding has exploded in popularity, but the quality of your rides will vary depending on where you live.

Police Shoot Driver Who Struck Cyclists at Arizona Bike Race

Seven people were seriously injured when a man driving a pickup truck plowed into cyclists at a bike race in Show Low, Ariz., the police said. The driver was then shot and wounded by the police.

A New Bike Lane on the Brooklyn Bridge

The two-way path for cyclists, replacing one of the traffic lanes, will make the promenade pedestrian-only.

Truck Driver Who Killed 5 Cyclists Is Sentenced to 40 Years

Jordan A. Barson, 45, was under the influence of methamphetamine when he plowed into a group of cyclists on a Nevada highway in December, prosecutors said.

After Bonding Over Basketball and Biking, a Big Loss

Mark Eaton and Rudy Gobert, paint protectors past and present for the Utah Jazz, had built a relationship of mutual admiration and respect.

Portugal Is Riding a Boom in Bicycles

To meet a jump in demand, the country’s bike-making industry is building new factories, hiring workers and dealing with parts shortages.

Make The World Better With One Of These Nine Ideas

As the pandemic and lockdowns dragged on and on over the past year, most of us longed only for the day when the world would return to what it was before Covid-19 entered our vocabulary. For others, though, the months of seclusion led them to...