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Volume vs. Sanity: Navigating the Indoor Training Season
Stop following cookie-cutter winter training plans. Learn how to balance strength, intensity, and recovery based on your personal "fatigue debt" and goals.
Culture & Opinion
How We Learned to Equate Shopping with Liberty
A fascinating essay explores the history of "choice," questioning how picking from a menu became synonymous with freedom—and why that might be a problem.
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.
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Fueling Myths That Are Slowing You Down
Tired of confusing cycling nutrition advice? We debunk the biggest myths about metabolism, fat burning, and calorie counting to help you fuel smarter, recover faster, and actually get stronger.
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More Than Just Power: The Art and Science of a Perfect Cycling Sprint
Learn how to sprint on a bike with our complete guide. We break down the fundamentals of technique, gearing, training drills, and strength work to make you faster.
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Hitting Pause for Progress: A Cyclist's Guide to Strategic Rest Weeks
Learn when and how to take a rest week for optimal cycling performance. Understand planned vs. reactive rest, subjective metrics, and how to listen to your body.
The Mindset
Tackling Pre-Race Nerves: Understanding and Managing Anxiety Before a Bike Race
Participating in a bike race is an exhilarating experience. The adrenaline rush, the sense of accomplishment, and the thrill of the competition make it a unique event. However, for many cyclists, pre-race nerves and anxiety can overshadow these positive feelings, making the lead-up to the race a stressful time. Understanding
Culture & Opinion
Why I Hope to Die at 75
Why I Hope to Die at 75 by Ezekiel J. Emanuel. Recently, there’s been a buzz around extending human lifespans, but Dr. Emmanuel, an oncologist and bioethicist, has a different take that's turning heads: he hopes to die at 75. He makes a provocative case against the
Culture & Opinion
The "10k-hour rule" Debunked Once More
Debunking the 10,000-Hour Rule: New Study Highlights Role of Genetics in Skill Development, Countering Myth of Hard Work Alone as Key to Success.
The Engine
The Power of Strength Training for Optimal Cycling Performance
Strength training is part of my year round training schedule. In the off-season I hit the weights three times a week, I tone that down to twice a week when the racing starts. While some think putting every minute into on the bike is the best way to get faster,
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The Bare Minimum: What's The Least Amount Of Riding You Can Do & Still Get Faster?
Fun discussion from GCN here and a great reminder that if your crunched for time on the bike structured training is the way to go. Junk miles in any quantity are still junk miles.
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How to Train for Gravel Racing
Dylan Johnson drops some awesome knowledge on training for gravel racing in this video. His discussion on U-shaped pacing and the training needs of a long event in which the pace starts high, drops for the bulk of the event and then requires a strong effort at the finish is