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Office to Peloton: What if Workplace Meetings Worked Like Group Rides?
You think your office is competitive? Try walking into the Monday morning meeting like it’s the final sprint on the Champs-Élysées. What if corporate life worked like a group ride? Think less “synergy and stakeholder alignment,” more “watts per kilo and tactical attacks during coffee…
Ready to Ride? 10 Honest, Game-Changing Tips for Your First Few Rides (and Beyond!)
You’ve been eyeing your bike for weeks now. Or maybe it’s still wrapped in bubble wrap in the corner of your flat. You love the idea of cycling—fresh air, freedom, even perhaps fitness—but the first step? It feels weirdly big. What if you look silly?…
Ultra Cycling Adventures – The Psychology of Going Long
How can you get fit enough to ride a 1,000 km race? The thing is, fitness is not usually the main concern with ultra cycling events. With these crazy distances, it’s much more about being able to handle discomfort, negative self-talk, extreme fatigue, and the…
Roglič Bites the Dust, van Aert Wins, del Toro Takes Giro Lead on
Anyone wondering why the second Sunday stage of the Giro d’Italia did not have any big mountains in it has their answer. Stage 9 had a few modest climbs, but its five sectors of white gravel, which were part of this year’s Strade Bianche (which…
“I Needed to Get Some Time on Mischa – So I Could Not Wait”: Vollering’s Solo Attack Seals Itzulia Women Victory
Demi Vollering (FDJ-Suez) delivered another thunderous performance to snatch overall victory at the 2024 Itzulia Women, launching a devastating solo attack on the Mendizorrotz climb that left rivals trailing nearly a minute behind. The Dutch powerhouse erased a 19-second deficit to Mischa Bredewold (SD Worx-Protime)…
Tour de France Femmes 2025 avec Zwift: Looking at the Full Team Line-Up
With its fourth edition set to kick off on Saturday, July 26, 2025, the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift has confirmed its complete 22-team roster. This year’s start in Vannes, Brittany, characterised by narrow cobbled streets and medieval gates, will mark the beginning of…
Pedersen Survives Giro’s ‘Disaster Movie’ to Lead GC Ahead of First Mountain Stage
The weather rained on Mads Pedersen’s Giro d’Italia win parade and turned Thursday’s stage 6 of the Giro d’Italia into a disaster movie when more than two dozen riders crashed on the slippery road surface, forcing race organizers to temporarily halt racing and neutralize the…
The Power of Fermentation: How Sauerkraut Protects Your Gut Health
Most cyclists think carefully about what they eat, focusing on proteins, carbs, and hydration to fuel their rides. But what if a spoonful of sauerkraut could enhance your performance by supporting better gut health? A recent study from the University of California suggests that fermented…
One Day at a Time: Finding Patience and Perspective When Things Don’t Go to Plan By Kasia Niewiadoma
Sometimes, you start the season flying—getting a great result right away—and that vibe carries you through the whole spring campaign. But other times, things just don’t line up, and that was my experience this year.
Mads Pedersen: The Unlikely Superstar
This has so far been a great year for Lidl-Trek’s Mads Pedersen, and it just keeps getting better and better. The 29-year-old Dane, who won the road race world championship in 2019, has always had a solid reputation as an excellent sprinter and one-day racer,…
The Art of the Bike Selfie: Capturing Two-Wheeled Glory
Let’s face it: if you rode 60 km through headwinds, three hills, and one unexpected goose attack, but didn’t post a selfie… did it even happen?
Ultra Cycling Adventures – Why Do People Do It
I’ve always wondered, what draws people to riding extreme distances on a bike. I love cycling but I’ve never tried anything that could be qualified as ultra-distance. Let’s explore the reasons why the best ultra cycling racers do it and whether it’s something a regular…