You set out with the best of intentions. Just a chill ride. Nice and steady. Zone 2. Fat burning. Aerobic base. All the good stuff. You put on your HR strap, sync your Garmin, say a little prayer to the endurance gods and roll out…
You told yourself it was just a quick spin. A little shakeout ride. Beat the sunset. Home before dark. Maybe even time for a post-ride snack that doesn’t involve eating peanut butter from the jar in cycling gloves.
It starts with a cloud. You check the forecast. You check your phone. You check the sky. A 40% chance of rain. That’s not really a thing, is it? That’s just… possibility. Probability. Schrödinger’s weather.
There’s a moment. A quiet, chilly moment. You’re standing in the doorway, bike ready, snacks packed, one arm in your jersey — and you’re just staring at the sky. It looks… grey? But not mean grey. Kind grey. A little damp around the edges. Possibly…
Autumn has officially arrived in the northern hemisphere, and I think we can all agree that the end of summer always feels a little bittersweet. For months, longer days, lighter kit, and the adrenaline of race season have provided fuel to the passion of cyclists…
You clip in on a crisp September morning, still high on memories of July watts and suntanned smugness. You tell yourself the legs are still there. They’re just a little “rested.” A little “recalibrated.” You roll out. And by kilometre 12, you know.
Gravel riding has its magic moments all year-round. Spring brings the excitement of shaking off winter, summer offers endless daylight, and autumn gifts us crisp air and golden landscapes. But ask seasoned riders when gravel truly shines, and many will tell you: September.
With your biggest event goals in the rearview mirror, the next few months are full of opportunities! Rather than sitting on the couch and watching football, use this time to address aspects of health, fitness, and performance that were difficult to deal with during the…
When you envision a cycle commute, your mind will conjure images of bustling cycle lanes through bright city centres. The roads are dry, the air is warm, and the puddles are sparse. It’s easy to see why so many people might make this a regular…
