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Choosing the Right Bike for the Right Terrain

A time trial cyclist racing on a flat course, emphasizing speed and aerodynamic efficiency.

Choosing between a TT bike vs lightweight bike depends on the terrain, your expected speed and the demands of the event. A lightweight bike can make sustained climbs and technical descents more manageable, while a TT bike can offer a meaningful advantage on fast, flatter roads. Once you have chosen the right tool for the […]

Winning the war of scales

If weight loss has felt like a relentless battle, you are not alone. For endurance athletes, weight loss for cyclists is rarely as simple as eating less and training more. This article looks at the stress, habits and expectations that can make lasting change far harder than it needs to be.   Covered in this […]

How to burn fat and lose weight by cycling

Fat loss while cycling can be tricky to obtain!

If you’re reading this, it is probably because you need to, or think you need to, lose some weight. Learning how to lose weight by cycling is not simply about riding harder or eating less: the right approach depends on your available training time, performance goals and relationship with food. When you first start structured […]

How to improve your cycling power

Training indoors is the most efficient way to improve your cycling power

Whether you use a power meter, heart rate or perceived effort, the principles to improve cycling power are much the same. This guide covers structured bike sessions, strength work, nutrition, recovery and power-to-weight, so you can focus your training where it matters most. If you use a power meter, knowing how to use it properly […]