There are many things that define cycling culture—obsession with marginal gains, questionable tan lines, and an unwavering belief that a €300 pair of bib shorts is a “good investment”. But if there’s something that borderlines religious fanaticism, that’s the coffee break.
Slovak cyclist Michael Kolář accompanied Peter Sagan in the Tinkoff-Saxo and Bora–Hansgrohe teams. He not only helped Sagan secure championship titles but is now guiding young talents as a coach. In this interview, he discusses the tough life in professional cycling, the pain of elite…
There comes a time in every rider’s life when they simply have to say: enough is enough. Sure, your mind is insistent on going all-in on every ride, but your body has turned into a Karen and is constantly filing complaints to your brain in…
“Strava or it never happened.” You know that, right? It is what riding a bike has come down to. And to be honest, that’s not inherently bad. Although long gone are the days when you could just go for a ride, and no one cared…