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Fettoxidation entscheidet bei langen Granfondos oft mehr als deine FTP. Wir zeigen, wie du deinen Fatmax messen, sauber einordnen und mit gezielten Reizen verschieben kannst.

Die Wahl des Zielevents ist eine Trainingsentscheidung: Länge, Höhenmeter und Profilform bestimmen, ob Schwelle, Kletterkraft oder Durability im Zentrum stehen. So ordnest du San Gottardo, Villars und die UCI Gran Fondo World Series richtig ein.

Is +30 W in 6 months realistic after 40? A UCI coach explains who can do it, who can't, and shows real lactate test data from masters riders.

Key takeaways A lot of beginner cyclists assume that if you want to build fitness, you need to train almost every day. Ideally five times a […]

Key takeaways A lot of cyclists think about VO2max training in very simple terms: the more it hurts, the better the result. It sounds logical, but […]

Key takeaways If you ride seriously — whether you race masters crits in California, line up for Unbound, or chase KOMs on Old La Honda — […]

Key takeaways If you ride 10-15 hours a week, you probably assume your vitamin D is fine. Sun, fresh air, hours in the saddle. Under American […]

Every year, huge numbers of people take another crack at losing weight. More often than not, it ends up following the same old pattern: a restrictive […]

Heat training for cyclists over 50 isn’t just possible—it’s a legitimate performance tool when done correctly. But you can’t approach it the same way you would […]

Key takeaways In cycling, the question is increasingly being asked: is riding in the heat just a battle for survival, or can it be a deliberate […]

Key takeaways Because you didn’t build a successful business just to feel too exhausted to enjoy the ride—literally and figuratively. There’s a moment that happens to […]

Key takeaways Your cycling dreams don’t have to wait for the “perfect” business moment—here’s how to honor both your entrepreneurial ambitions and your century goals with […]

Key takeaways How to scale your business without sacrificing family time, personal health, or the cycling passion that keeps you sane—and why growing after 40 might […]

Key takeaways In the world of cycling, it’s often the training plan that dictates what you should do today – regardless of how you actually feel. […]

In the world of amateur cycling, we constantly seek ways to improve our performance. We train for hours, invest in better equipment, and analyze every aspect […]

Why do the world’s best cyclists consistently incorporate short, high-intensity intervals into their training plans, even though FTP is primarily built through long, aerobic efforts? The […]

Cycling is increasingly driven by science, and the latest discoveries in metabolomics could completely transform how athletes structure their training. This innovative approach involves analyzing metabolic […]

Which model is best for you: polarized, block, classical, or perhaps reverse periodization? In the cycling world, whether at the amateur or professional level, there has […]

Amid the strenuous effort of cycling, it’s sometimes impossible to spare a moment for focused intellectual reflection. But no worries—this post will explain everything you need […]

For decades, strength training in cycling has been a topic of much debate. Many believed that “more muscles” meant “more weight to carry,” which for cyclists […]

Losing weight through cycling is one of the most effective ways to shed excess pounds, but it requires the right approach. In this article, I’ll explain […]

Are you wondering how to make the most of your indoor trainer and achieve better results? Here are our top tips! Key takeaways What will you […]

For several years I raced in the Polish club WLKS Krakus from Cracow with Rafał Majka, who is now a recognized World Tour cyclist. During this […]

Coronavirus has affected and affects many aspects of life, including cycling training. Cycling and physical exercises give the head a respite and a kind of safety […]

Welcome to Beskidy MTB Trophy 2019 Strava Cup! In partnership with Beskidy Trophy MTB we had created one segment for each stage – the same one […]

Lifting tons of iron, pumping the biceps and shaping the chest for the summer season – these are a few things that come to our minds […]

Is triathlon, cycling or long-distance running for everyone? Usually, the answer is YES! Of course, a healthy, moderately active person is able to complete an Ironman […]

By Mateusz Gawelczyk, sports nutritionist, www.cezis.pl What to eat and drink during exercise? This question seems to be looming large in many amateur athletes’ minds, and […]