The Tour de France vs. Tour Divide: Which is harder?
Alex Howes is the first person to complete both the Tour de France, which he did twice, and the Tour Divide bikepacking race.
Alex Howes is the first person to complete both the Tour de France, which he did twice, and the Tour Divide bikepacking race.
What do you pack for two weeks of remote riding and camping with dust storms, river crossings, grit, and rain? Here is my complete list, and how it all worked.
The Polish coach led Americans to success, with marginal gains and the then-acceptable practice of 'blood packing'.
In a detailed study, we compare Sepp Kuss to two trained amateur riders, and offer tips and tricks on how you can climb better.
Fast Talk and VeloNews are parting ways - and so we celebrate our long history together with a look at where we’ve been, and where we’re going.
Under the shadow of COVID-19, clinical and sports psychologist Julie Emmerman comes on the show to talk confidence, resilience, the power of reframing, self-talk, and much more.
An all-star cast of former Fast Talk guests weigh on on training with zones, from Sepp Kuss to Dr. Andy Coggan.
Dr. Seiler, aka the Jay-Z of physiology, talks about the inception of the polarized method.
Three-time XTERRA world champ Melanie McQuaid and former pro Whitney Garcia talk about inspiration and training dos and don'ts.
Coach Connor answers reader questions on how to train for the best results.
Human Vortex Training owner Menachem Brodie and Red Bull athlete Payson McElveen come on the show to talk about incorporating stretching into training.
Pedaling a bike is simple, right? Well, not exactly. Veteran fitter and former Olympian Colby Pearce weighs in with some wisdom.
Special guests Lennard Zinn and Nick Legan help explain the complexities of the tire, tire pressure, and how those things lead to changes in comfort, grip, rolling resistance and much more.
Baby Yoda and analytic goal setting? It's time for Fast Talk.
Chris and Trevor talk about pros maintaining healthy relationships and interests outside of their career, and lessons amateur riders can learn from riders like guest Brent Bookwalter.
Trevor drops a nerd bomb, summarizing a few studies on how to structure your training, then Trevor and Chris answer listener questions on overtraining, laboratory testing, and much more.
Amstel Gold Race had tons of action and a thrilling finale, which is why it was our Race of the Year for 2019.
There is great value in keeping track of your training data, but if you focus only on the numbers, you are missing out on very critical aspects of your training.
Darkness, cold temperatures, and perilous road conditions of the winter months don’t have to be a barrier to training. Learn new ways to stay motivated, add variety to your training methods, and set yourself up to improve performance.
Katie Compton's winning streak at the U.S. National Cyclocross Championships spans 15 years. We spoke to Georgia Gould, Ellen Noble, Meredith Miller and other American 'crossers to better understand Compton's dominance at the U.S. championships.
Fast Talk goes into the lab at the University of Colorado Sports Medicine and Performance Center. Can you say symmorphosis?
Pro riders must train for a long season comprised of dozens of races. But how do you plan for a season that's comprised of just three or four total events?
In this week's episode, we discuss the most common cycling overuse and imbalance injuries, and how to address them with off-the-bike work and proper bike fit.
Coach Trevor and Chris answer listener questions on gran fondo training, cardiac drift, inflammation, and more.
While many of us read about training science, a lot of us don’t know how to interpret it, or how to determine if it's useful or junk. On today's episode, we discuss how to read and interpret sports science with Dr. Jim Peterman and other guests.
In episode 84, we sit down with George Bennett of the Jumbo-Visma WorldTour team to discuss the many things he's learned about training, peaking, and planning your season.
In episode 82, we discuss the critical difference between recovery and adaptation, and what you can do to aid each.
The Lux women's team uses a composite strategy to bring focus to junior racing development, giving young riders a more experienced team leader to rally around.
VeloNews goes deep inside Will Barta's four-year progression from promising junior to a spot on the CCC WorldTour team.
In episode 81, we get down and dirty with cyclocross, from training to racing, technical skills to starting fast.
The multi-talented rider wins crits, mountain bike races, and singlespeed 'cross events. Now she's taking on gravel, and looking forward to suffering at SBT GRVL.
Early gravel tires were more a mashup of chunky MTB treads and road tire casings. Now, there are more sophisticated choices, as designers learn what works.
Managing editor Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer your training and nutrition questions.
In episode 80, we emphasize three key points: human physiology is very complex; properly executing intervals is very difficult; your training prescription should be simple.
Managing editor Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer your training and nutrition questions.
In episode 79, we discuss how, when, and where to unleash your energy most effectively in race situations.
In episode 78, we discuss the incredible demands placed on every rider in the Tour de France — both physiological and psychological — with Ciaran O'Grady, a coach with Dimension Data.
Canyon releases a new road disc superbike, built with the lightest in carbon layups and components in mind.
Garmin's new Edge 830 is a substantial evolution from its predecessor, with several new features that cater to climbers, mountain bikers, and the safety-conscious.
Managing editor Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer your training and nutrition questions.
Ruth Winder's gutsy attack helped her claim a first elite title in Knoxville.
In episode 77, we hear from coaches, athletes, and cycling experts with decades of experience, from fitting to training, nutrition to race craft, about the biggest mistakes even pros make — and how to avoid them.
Managing editor Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer your training and nutrition questions.
Not long ago Megan Jastrab was riding a BMX bike in her neighborhood in California. Today, she's American cycling's brightest new star. We go inside Jastrab's rapid rise
Managing editor Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer your training and nutrition questions.
In episode 76, we discuss the importance of balancing recovery with training stress, and the best tools to help you decide when to keep pushing, and when to rest.
Dirty Kanza's female champion loves "crazy long adventure" training rides in Northern California
We sat down with Matt Holden to discuss the future of the brand, how it decides where to host events, the challenge it faces trying to balance its French heritage with cycling’s latest trends, and much more.
In episode 75, we discuss high intensity training within the polarized model, with one of the most influential researchers working today, Dr. Stephen Seiler.
The pro mountain biker talks with VeloNews about race strategy, how WorldTour riders might change the race dynamic, and the all-important question of aero bars.
In episode 74, we speak with Dr. Stacy Sims about the numerous and complex differences between male and female physiology, and the significant impact that has on women's training and performance.
In episode 73, we talk about the important balance between our aerobic and glycolytic energy systems and why they may require a little give and take.
The gravel bike category is becoming increasingly fragmented: race bikes, all-road bikes, bikepacking bikes, and others. Is this segmentation driven by marketing, or need?
In episode 72, we discuss one of the most ubiquitous terms in cycling: training zones. We dive into their strengths and weaknesses, standards, and limitations.
Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer all your training and nutrition questions.
We take a closer look at five vests for a range of temperatures and conditions.
In episode 71, we discuss the training, experience, and challenge of one-day and multi-day gran fondos — everything you need to know to crush or simply complete your next event.
Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer all your training and nutrition questions.
Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer all your training and nutrition questions.
A world record holder in the 4km time trial, Lambie says gravel and track complement each other, and he dreams of building his own grass track in his yard.
In episode 70, we discuss the compelling concept of finding your physiological strengths through moments of failure with the engineer behind Xert.
Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer all your training and nutrition questions.
In episode 69, we discuss the critical but often neglected topic of functional training, which has both performance and injury prevention benefits.
Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer all your training and nutrition questions.
Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer all your training and nutrition questions.
In episode 68, we take hours of Fast Talk recordings and boil them down to a very simple message: there are just three types of rides you should be doing.
Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer all your training and nutrition questions.
Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer all your training and nutrition questions.
In episode 67, we explore VLamax, a measurement of an athlete's maximal rate of lactate production, and how it affects training and rider type.
At 53, Tafi may not have lost as much horsepower as you think. We take a closer look at the physiological changes that take place as we age.
In episode 66, we discuss the many types of periodization, why they aren't as complicated as you might think, and which is best for you.
We take a close look at five pairs of winter cycling gloves for a range of temperatures.
In episode 65, we discuss our concerns with supplements, then focus on some foods with proven benefits.
In episode 64, we talk with bronze medalist Mike Woods and his teammate Rob Britton about their successes at the Innsbruck world championships.
We spoke with racers, promoters, and team owners about what benefits there are to hosting the UCI's premier series.
They have long been cyclocross rivals, but van Aert and van der Poel are also evenly matched as cycling's most versatile riders.
The mud in Joe Creason Park looked like a disaster, but park staff are confident the park will return even stronger.
After winning her 15th consecutive 'cross championship, Katie Compton talks about mud riding and the pressure of defending her title.
The holidays are here, which means it is time to find the perfect gift for yourself or a cyclist in your life. We discuss Whoop, Normatec, Leomo, and more.
From its humble roots nearly 20 years ago, Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com's success springs from the efforts of Stu Thorne.