Clinical Cycling
The Two-Dimensional FTP: Why Your "Number" Is Meaningless Without TTE
Stop treating FTP as a vanity metric. Learn why Time to Exhaustion (TTE) is the secret to endurance, fatigue resistance, and dropping your friends.
Clinical Cycling
Sleep Is the Only Marginal Gain That Actually Matters
New data reveals that sleep insufficiency is a stronger mortality predictor than inactivity. We analyze why trading sleep for early morning watts is a biological bad bet.
The Mindset
Your Brain is a Liar: The Neuroscience of "The Pain Cave"
Mental toughness isn't about grit; it's about neurobiology. Learn how your brain constructs "failure," why the Default Mode Network sabotages you, and the simple question to get back on track.
The Engine
The 30% Drop: How Delayed Eating Kills Performance (Even If You Hit Your Macros)
A new study reveals a paradox: athletes with full muscle glycogen stores still suffered a 30% performance drop. Here is why nutrient timing matters more than we thought.
The Engine
Gear & Grit Daily: December 04, 2025
Today's cycling news: Phone driver who was unaware he killed cyclist jailed for nine years – after previously avoiding driving ban for phone use due to “risk...
Culture & Opinion
This Orbea Film Isn't About a Bike, It's About Hope
A new Orbea Pachamama film highlights the OpiCure Foundation, founded by former pro cyclists who use the power of cycling to help those in opioid addiction recovery.
The Engine
Inside the Body of an Ultra-Endurance Cyclist: What a 2,725-Mile Race Really Does
A deep dive into the astonishing physiological changes of a 47-year-old cyclist who completed the 4,385 km Tour Divide. Discover how extreme endurance re-shapes muscle, metabolism, and more.
The Engine
The Repetition Rut: Is Your "Healthy" Diet Sabotaging Your Performance?
Are you stuck in a healthy eating rut? Discover why dietary variety is crucial for your gut health and performance, and learn simple, practical strategies to diversify your meals without the overwhelm.
The Engine
The Cyclist's Paradox: Training for Performance, Engineering for Longevity
Tired of the hype? We cut through the noise on longevity and performance biomarkers. Discover what science says about exercise, diet, and data for a longer, stronger life.
The Mindset
Dylan Johnson Hit By Truck, Out of Unbound Gravel with Broken Tibia
Elite gravel racer Dylan Johnson hit by truck, suffers broken tibia. Will miss Unbound Gravel despite intensive training. Remains positive for late season.
The Engine
GLP-1s for Cyclists: Miracle Weight Loss or Performance Sabotage?
Thinking about GLP-1s like Ozempic for cycling weight loss? Explore the risks to fueling, performance, muscle mass, and why it might sabotage your ride.
The Engine
The Cyclist's Guide to Cold and Flu Season: Train or Rest?
Confused about cycling with a cold or flu? Learn when to rest, when to ride (gently), and how to protect your health and fellow cyclists during illness.