Data & metricsVLaMax — Why a Great Sprint Can Wreck Your Endurance
A high capacity for anaerobic power output (VLaMax) costs something on the other end: fat burning and long-distance endurance. How this tradeoff actually works.
Gear & maintenanceChoosing a Cyclocross Bike — Geometry, Tires, Brakes
A CX bike looks like a road bike but differs in details that decide whether you ride the course or end up carrying it. Here's what to check.
How to Choose a Cyclocross Bike — Geometry, Tires, Brakes
A CX bike looks like a road bike but differs in the details that decide whether you ride a lap or shoulder it through the mud instead.
Nutrition & hydrationWhat to eat after a cycling workout — recovery nutrition
What and when to eat after a hard bike ride. Protein, carbs, timing, and practical meal ideas for cyclists.
What to Eat After a Cycling Workout — Recovery Through Food
Training breaks you down, recovery builds you back up — and recovery starts with what you eat after you get off the bike.
Data & metricsHow a Heart Rate Monitor Works and Which One to Choose for Cycling
A heart rate monitor is the cheapest way to objectively measure training intensity. Before spending on a power meter, a chest strap gives you more than speed alone.
Health & recoverySauna After a Ride — Recovery Tool or Risk?
Sauna after training is a ritual for many cyclists. Does it actually speed recovery? The answer is nuanced — here's what the evidence supports.
How Heart Rate Monitors Work — Which One to Choose for Cycling
A heart rate monitor is the cheapest way to objectively measure training intensity. Chest strap vs. wrist-based: what the accuracy trade-off actually costs you.
Sauna After a Cycling Workout — Recovery or Risk?
Post-ride sauna is a ritual for many cyclists, especially in winter. Does it actually speed recovery? The answer is more nuanced than a yes.
Nutrition & hydrationLosing Weight by Cycling — Realistic Results and a Plan
Cycling is one of the most effective ways to cut weight: low joint load, high calorie burn, easy to sustain. Here's what to realistically expect.
Losing Weight by Cycling — Realistic Results and a Plan
Cycling is one of the most effective ways to lose weight — low-impact, high calorie burn, easy to sustain. What realistic results look like.
Nutrition & hydrationCarbohydrates in a Cyclist's Diet — How Much, When, and What Kind
Carbohydrate is the first fuel your body reaches for under load. For cyclists it matters more than for almost any other athlete on multi-hour rides.