Talking Fitness: Cycling Edition

Don't worry, the aero helmet is optional. - Charlie Crowhurst/Getty ImagesNow that you have a handle on swimming, let's talk about cycling. Cycling can be daunting to some for entirely different reasons than swimming; whereas people tend to be afraid of getting in the water, in cycling it's usually more of a financial concern as people see the Tour de France bikes and think it's going to cost up to $10,000 to get a proper bike setup. While cycling isn't a cheap hobby, there are ways to mitigate the costs that we'll address in the course of the column.

A few notes before we begin:

Much like the swimming piece, this is focused on the beginner cyclist. If you've been riding for many years or…