Every year, as the temperatures dip and the roads freeze over, cyclists everywhere face the same internal debate: Should I push through winter or take a proper break? Social feeds filled with icy rides and indoor trainer screenshots can make it feel like everyone else…
For someone who has never fully committed to indoor cycling, I spend a good amount of time thinking about it. Every winter, I return to the same question: why does this whole world of trainers, virtual routes and structured plans seem so appealing? And, is…
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…
