You’ve got some vacation time and you’re interested in riding your bike somewhere new. You’ve been flipping through cycling travel tour catalogues and have chosen the destination for your next two-wheeled adventure. Well done. The next big question to ask yourself is whether to go…
Working with a coach is the best way to reach your body-composition, dietary and athletic goals. But finding a good coach is hard! Getting a recommendation can help a lot but it’s not enough. You have to know how to judge whether a coach will…
For seasoned cyclists who regularly go beyond the 100 km mark, the primary challenge shifts from building leg strength and endurance to balancing one’s level of comfort. Once you’ve reached a certain degree of fitness and can manage longer distances, discomfort in the neck, hands,…
In the world of competitive cycling, riders are always on the lookout for strategies that can give them an advantage. An energy deficit can certainly be one of those. At first glance, it may seem counterproductive for athletes who rely on high energy levels to…