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I used to fuel my short indoor rides with just water. I was wrong. A personal deep dive into why heat, intensity, and new science demand a real fueling strategy for the trainer.
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Are weighted vests the ultimate fitness hack or just marketing hype? A data-driven look at the claims about bone density, VO2 max, and strength.
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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.
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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.
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Dreading your next FTP test? Learn why the numbers are fuzzier than you think, discover smarter ways to assess your fitness, and build a healthier relationship with your training data.
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Welcome to this week's edition of Gear & Grit, where we dissect the science and strategy that make you a faster, stronger, and smarter cyclist. This week, a single, powerful theme emerges from the latest research, gear releases, and expert discussions: adaptation. It’s the biological magic that
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Strava's new features for subscribers include a redesigned Route Builder, advanced training zones, and improved leaderboard integrity to enhance your performance.
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Finished your big A-race and feeling a bit lost? This guide explains why the "off-season" is your most important training block for addressing weaknesses, experimenting with new strategies, and building a stronger foundation for next year.
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Welcome to another edition of Gear & Grit, your weekly briefing on everything that matters in the world of cycling. It’s that time of year for many of us—the A-race, the big gran fondo, the event that’s been circled on the calendar for months. The hay is
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Welcome to the weekly dispatch from Gear & Grit, where we dissect the science, gear, and grit that make you a faster, smarter cyclist. This week, we're exploring a paradigm shift in strength training that could move your power work from the squat rack to your smart trainer.
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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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As the 2025 Tour de France reached its crescendo in the Alps, the peloton offered a masterclass in pushing the limits of human endurance. We witnessed the brutal, attritional warfare on the slopes of the Col de la Loze, where Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard traded blows after three weeks