The Worst, Wackiest, and Stupidest Rules Cyclists Have Followed

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.