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Data & metrics

How to measure FTP — Ramp Test step by step

· 2 min read

A complete guide to measuring FTP using the Ramp Test: preparation, protocol, calculation and what to do with your result.
Gear & maintenance

GPS navigation for cycling — is it worth it and which to choose

· 1 min read

Planning a longer bike trip? Here's why GPS navigation is worth investing in and what to look for when choosing a device.
Gear & maintenance

GPS Bike Navigation — Is It Worth It and Which One to Get

· 5 min read

For a short, familiar route, a phone in your pocket is enough. For multi-day trips into unknown terrain, a dedicated GPS unit changes the equation.
Training

Fizzy Drinks and Cycling Training — Why It's Worth Giving Them Up

· 5 min read

CO2 from fizzy drinks bloats your stomach and makes breathing harder on the bike. What it really does to your power — and how to measure it.
Gear & maintenance

How to choose cycling shoes — beginner's guide

· 1 min read

Road, MTB, or gravel? Cleat systems, fit, stiffness, and how to find the right cycling shoes without overspending.
Health & recovery

Saddle Pain — Causes and How to Stop It

· 3 min read

Saddle pain drives plenty of riders off the bike after a few long rides. Almost always it's a fixable combination of issues, not just a 'tough seat' problem.
Gear & maintenance

How to Choose Cycling Shoes — a Beginner's Guide

· 5 min read

Cycling shoes genuinely change comfort and power transfer, but the options are wide. SPD, SPD-SL, platforms, stiff soles — here's how to pick.
Data & metrics

Left/Right Leg Power Balance — Does It Actually Affect Your Results?

· 5 min read

L/R power balance from pedals: what's normal, when 45/55 is a problem, and when it's just measurement noise. Data over myths.
Gear & maintenance

Best time to buy a bike — when to get the best deal

· 1 min read

When to buy a new or used bike to get the best price. Seasonal patterns, sales cycles, and what to watch for.
Gear & maintenance

When to Buy a Bike — the Best Time to Buy New or Used

· 5 min read

A bike bought at the right time can cost 20–40% less than the same model in peak season. The bike market is heavily seasonal.
Gear & maintenance

Dropper Posts — What to Know Before You Buy

· 3 min read

A dropper post lets you drop the saddle on descents and raise it back on climbs with a lever, no dismounting. Here's how it works and what to check before buying.
Nutrition & hydration

Cycling Supplements — What Actually Works and What's Marketing

· 4 min read

The supplement market promises more power, faster recovery, more energy. Most of it is marketing. Here's what has solid science behind it.