Every article about winter cycling starts with the same lecture about the importance of layering. Let’s do it differently by sharing a piece of information that most winter-cycling apparel manufacturers won’t appreciate. More than gear, winter riding is about determination. If you’ve got that, you…
Most cyclists first learn about maximum heart rate through the classic formula: 220 minus your age. It is simple, memorable and still widely used. Unfortunately, it turns out to be far less accurate than most people assume. Let’s take a look at what you should…
Next year’s Giro d’Italia looks like a change from the recent trend of more and steeper mountains and fewer opportunities for sprinters and all-rounders. Giro organisers are hoping that it will attract some superstars to the race. According to what the incoming Giro director, Paolo…
You may think that the most dangerous moment for any cyclist is when they stand at the top of a mountain, ready to drop into a high-speed descent. Wrong. The most dangerous moment is Black Friday. You open a link out of curiosity, and suddenly…
