Caffeine is one of the few performance-enhancing supplements that actually works. There are many studies showings it improves performance in a variety of sports. Plus, most of us cyclists have a first-hand experience with how much difference an espresso mid-ride can make. But coffee is…
We asked a former professional road racing cyclist, coach, directeur sportiff, and current cycling commentator, Matthew Stephens, about the evolution of training for the Tour de France. We talked about the main changes that happened over the past 20 years including racing tactics, training camps,…
Dopamine, a brain chemical usually linked with joy, desire, and reward, also seems to be crucial in shaping how we perceive physical effort. This insight came from a study involving Parkinson’s disease patients, conducted at Johns Hopkins University. Parkinson’s is ideal for studying dopamine because…
In the last two weeks before your event, changes in training itself are not going to significantly improve your race. But you can still work on your mental preparation. And of course, a proper taper is necessary if you want to feel fresh and ready…
