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Is a Bike Trainer Loud? How to Quiet It Down Effectively

· 3 min read

A block of trainer sessions can become a source of conflict with neighbours, especially in the evening. Here's how to make training audible to you alone.
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Fasted Cycling Training — Real Fat Burning or a Myth?

· 3 min read

Fasted training is a divisive topic. Advocates say it burns more fat; critics call it risky and ineffective. The truth is somewhere in between.
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Electric Bikes — Is an E-Bike Still a Bike?

· 4 min read

The e-bike is no longer a novelty — in 2024 it made up over 20% of bikes sold in Europe. How the motor assist works, what the law says, and whether you can actually train on one.
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HIIT Interval Training on the Bike: How to Train Smart and Effectively

· 4 min read

High-intensity interval training is one of the most effective, time-efficient ways to improve cycling fitness — short, hard efforts alternated with rest.
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Leg Strength Training for Cyclists — Exercises Off the Bike

· 3 min read

The bike builds leg endurance, but not maximal strength. Off-bike strength exercises improve peak power, pedalling economy and injury resistance.
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Cycling or Running — Which Is Better for a Beginner?

· 3 min read

"Should I start running or buy a bike?" A fair comparison of joint load, pace of progress and how easy each is to stick with — plus what to choose to start.
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"The Trainer Is for Wimps" — 5 Myths About Training Indoors

· 3 min read

Everyone who rides indoors has heard it. There are so many myths around indoor training that many cyclists skip a great tool for the wrong reasons.
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How to Plan a Cycling Season — Periodization for Amateurs

· 4 min read

Training without a plan is riding without a map. Periodization splits the season into phases with different goals, so you peak when you actually need it.
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Cycling Training for Beginners — Where to Start

· 2 min read

You have a bike and want to start training, but don't know where to begin. A plan that won't end in injury after two weeks.
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How to Ride a Bike to Burn Fat — Intensity and Duration

· 3 min read

Many cyclists ride fast, thinking faster = more calories burned = more fat. That's only partly true. The key isn't pace, it's the mix of energy sources and ride duration.
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Trainer vs Road Training — What's Better, and When

· 2 min read

A trainer and the road are two different tools, not competitors. Each has its strengths — smart cyclists use both. Here's when one beats the other.
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Anxiety Before a Bike Workout — Where It Comes From and How to Beat It

· 4 min read

Resistance to riding rarely comes from laziness. Your fatigue chart (PMC) and TSB will tell you more than how you feel in the morning. A step-by-step way to break the resistance.