Last week, yet another of our Challengers successfully crossed the finish line in The Unseen Stage challenge. For Melanie Bianchi, reaching L’Étape Czech Republic marked the end of a journey that began with only occasional road cycling, a mountain-bike background, and a long-standing self-doubt about…
For Melanie Bianchi, life as The Unseen Stage Challenger has meant fitting cycling around two children, family responsibilities, and an increasingly demanding training schedule. With bikes, riding kit, and snacks constantly in tow, having a practical support vehicle quickly became part of the equation. Enter…
GLP-1 medications can feel like a cheat code for dropping weight. But for most cyclists, taking these medications isn’t meant to be a lifelong sentence. Eventually, whether due to side effects, cost or reaching your target weight, you may plan to taper off or stop…
When GLP-1 medications like Ozempic dominate headlines, the focus is almost always on weight loss. However, medical research is rapidly revealing that these drugs deliver remarkable system-wide health benefits that extend far beyond shedding pounds – from protecting heart tissue and preserving bone health to…
