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  • faster-together-the-hidden-science-of-group-cycling

    Faster Together: The Hidden Science of Group Cycling
    Road cycling

    Cycling is often seen as a solo sport, but the real magic happens when you ride with others. Two powerful forces – psychological motivation and aerodynamic efficiency – combine to make group training a game-changer for cyclists. Here’s how they work, and how you can…

  • how-to-get-dropped-on-a-no-drop-group-ride

    How to Get Dropped on a No-Drop Group Ride
    Road cycling

    I’ve ridden solo for years. But recently, I spotted a “Casual (No-drop) / Rolling Hills” ride on Strava hosted by a local bike shop. It promised a manageable 27 km/h pace – slightly faster than my usual – but I figured the draft would make…

  • 7-ways-to-pretend-you-didnt-get-dropped

    7 Ways to Pretend You Didn’t Get Dropped
    Socialising and Culture

    Some cyclists manage power. Others manage nutrition. But the truly elite manage dignity. When you’ve been chewed up by the peloton and spat out into the unforgiving solo realm, your only option is to salvage what’s left of your self-respect. In nature, when the weak…