Health & recoveryStress Eating in Cyclists — the Link With Training Load and How to Prevent It
Stress eating in cyclists who train often comes from underestimated TSS and a sleep deficit. How to spot the mechanism and adjust your training plan.
TrainingCycling to Work — How to Deal With Sweat
You commute by bike and don't want to arrive soaked? Strategies against sweat: pace, clothing, a shower at work and practical tricks.
Data & metricsHow to Improve Your Pedalling Technique — Cadence, the Pedal Stroke and Drills
Efficient pedalling is more than pushing hard. Cadence, an even pedal stroke and drills on the trainer — here is how to improve your technique.
Everyday ridingBike Insurance — Liability, Theft and Damage Cover: Is It Worth It?
Bike insurance explained: liability, theft and damage, accident cover — what each pays for, what it costs, when it makes sense and what to check in the policy.
TrainingWarming Up Before a Bike Workout — Why It Matters
How to warm up properly before riding? Duration, intensity and warm-up exercises for cyclists.
Health & recoveryDaytime Naps and Cyclist Recovery — When and How Long to Sleep
A short nap can speed up recovery after training, but the wrong length or timing hurts your night's sleep. Concrete rules for cyclists who train.
Gear & maintenanceBike Stem Height — How to Set Your Position Without an Expensive Fit
A stem that is too high or too low is a common cause of back and neck pain in cyclists. How to assess and adjust your stem height yourself, step by step.
Nutrition & hydrationChlorella in a Cyclist's Diet — Iron, Chlorophyll and Aerobic Capacity
Chlorella is a single-celled alga rich in iron, B12 and chlorophyll. Is it worth supplementing as a cyclist, and which doses actually work?
Gear & maintenanceWhich Bike for Winter? Choosing a Bike for Winter Riding
Which bike to choose for winter: road, MTB, gravel, city or e-bike? What works on snow, salt and mud.
Gear & maintenanceCarbon Assembly Paste — Why It's Worth Using on Your Bike
Carbon assembly paste stops seatposts and stems from slipping. When to use it, how to apply it and why ordinary grease does harm.
Data & metricsHow Cadence Affects Heart Rate and Fatigue — Better to Produce Watts With Speed or Force?
The same watts at 70 rpm and 100 rpm cost your body differently. How cadence shifts load between your cardiovascular system and your muscles, and what that means for training.
Gear & maintenanceShifting Gears — Cadence vs Gear Ratio, or Why It's Not as Simple as It Looks
Shifting seems trivial, but picking the right gear for your cadence is a real skill. How to match gear ratio to terrain and pedaling tempo for a more efficient ride.