January 1st – a day, for most professional riders, to show off new kits with their 2022 team. For most, it is a time for optimism, setting new goals, meeting and learning from new teammates.
A recent study published in the Life journal provided insight into the effects of cold weather on professional cyclists. It was established that the cold does, in fact, have a negative impact on performance – an unsurprising revelation to those of us who fear training…