Recovery
Cramps on the bike aren’t an electrolyte problem (most of the time)
Most cycling cramps track with fatigue, heat, and position more than sodium. Here’s how to train for them—and what to carry when they hit.
The Engine
Stop Buying Hope in a Tub: Evidence-Based Supplements for Real-World Cycling
Evidence-based supplements for cyclists: what works, what’s risky, and how to match creatine, nitrates, bicarb, beta-alanine, glycerol—and ketones—to your event.
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.
Tech & Data
Stacking the Deck: How to Get an Oura Ring 4 for Under $50
The Oura Ring 4 is currently 30% off for Black Friday. By stacking this with the Amex Platinum credit, the price drops to just $49. Here’s how the math works.
The Engine
Weekly Briefing - Pogačar's Tour de Force, The 4R Recovery Revolution, and Your Ultimate Training Blueprint
This week, we dissect Tadej Pogačar's tactical genius at the Tour, unveil the new 4R framework for total recovery, and deliver fresh training plans for gravel, indoor cycling, and the weight room. Plus, the hottest new gear drops.
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.
The Mindset
Stop Hustling: Why Rest Is Your Missing Productivity Hack
Discover why rest isn't just a luxury but a necessity for creativity and productivity. Learn how redefining rest can revolutionize your work and life.
Gear Reviews
Review: BOLT Skin + Shave's Performance Razor for Men Who Shave Their Legs
Discover how the Bolt Performance Razor by Bolt Skin + Shave is transforming men's leg shaving with a razor specifically designed for coarser hair and a smoother, safer shave.
The Engine
Mastering the Off-Season: Your Comprehensive Guide to Successful Transition Phases
Learn how to maximize your off-season with strategic rest, reflection, and training plans. This comprehensive guide helps you prepare effectively for your next athletic season.
Clinical Cycling
Read This: Can Weekend Sleep Catch-Up Lower Heart Disease Risk? New Study Says Yes
Sleeping in on weekends may reduce heart disease risk by nearly 20%, according to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology meeting.
Culture & Opinion
A Mid-Season Crash - AC Joint Separation, Bruised Ribs and a Plenty of Road Rash
It was supposed to be an ordinary Friday—a simple lunchtime ride to clear my head and keep my legs limber for the gravel races scheduled in July. The sun was high, the air was fresh, and I was blissfully unaware of the dramatic turn my day was about to
The Mindset
How Fake Baseball Games Are Helping People Sleep Better
Explore Northwoods Baseball Sleep Radio, a quirky podcast with fake baseball games and soothing commentary that helps listeners fall asleep. ⚾🎙️😴