'Different rules dominate the cycling world from before': The raw power and wild aggression of modern racing is pushing the fat-burning efficiency of low carb training down the agenda.
How does Visma-Lease a Bike approach its training? A little differently than its biggest rival.
Experts believe the supposed 'carb ceiling' can be shattered - the performance impact could be bonkers: '120g/hr is a reference, but the exact number is far higher.'
Examining the power numbers of young Dane Albert Withen Philipsen and Javier Romo at 2025's first WorldTour race.
I've spent countless hours combing through power files, Strava segments, podcasts, videos, and social media posts to learn how Visma-Lease a Bike trains.
Salt pills work, broccoli doesn't, and there's lots of nuance. Here's a short-ish dive into the rabbit hole of nutrition and fueling.
USA Cycling's legendary trainer Jim Miller shares simple ways self-coached athletes can decode their data and fast-forward their fitness in the new year.
From seamless integration with trainers to fully customizable riding experiences, the Elite Square upgrades every aspect of indoor riding
'He can still improve': UAE Emirates performance staff have tweaked the dials on Pogačar's training plan to find even more power for the supreme Slovene.
So long café ride, hello suffering: The UAE Emirates 'junk mile' methodology sent Pogačar to the top of the world, but some fear for its sustainability.
We look at the winter training program of the 2024 Tour de France standout.
'It's in the process of being transformative': UAE Emirates is leading the WorldTour's race to decipher its data with an AI bot that could accelerate strategy decisions and open doors to 'micro-training'.
We take a closer look at the winter training programs of Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates. Like usual, there's a lot of Zone 2 — and something new.
Whether you are a complete beginner or an avid cyclist who has never set up an indoor trainer before, this article is for you.
A (very big) new player could be about to enter the indoor smart trainer market with a wheel-on design that should be quieter than other options, and easier to set up than direct-drive options
UCI calls for ban on controversial use of carbon monoxide after revelations that Tour de France-toppers Visma-Lease a Bike and UAE Emirates were tinkering with the toxic gas.
One of the keys to success in cycling (and in life) is to set achievable goals.
'Clean cycling' group lashes out at UCI for failure to stamp authority on long-lingering ketone debate, but that's not stopping most of the peloton from slurping the divisive supplement.
Tech wizards and performance PhDs are optimizing pro cycling with mind-blowing models that make winning margins.
Enjoying the full Zwift experience is easier than ever with Zwift Ride, a new all-in-one indoor cycling setup that packages the Zwift Ride Smart Frame and Wahoo KICKR CORE Zwift One smart trainer
Boost your FTP, boost your performance. Here's how you can measure it and, more importantly, how you can coax it upwards.
Olav Aleksandr Bu, the pioneer of 'double threshold’ and coach of Blummenfelt and Iden, will join Uno-X this winter. Can he change cycling training methodology?
Sodium bicarbonate was once seen as a gut-crushing gain for short-form athletes. Fresh studies and a wave of new products are changing that.
Tour stage record holder remains vague about whether or not he will continue in the sport.
The physiological phenom shared his wild training stats and open nutrition philosophy with Peter Attia. We break down the key points and explore why they matter.
The off-season can be simultaneously the most relaxing and stressful period of a bike racer's life. Here's how to make the most of it.
Sleep is as essential to performance as nutrition and training. That's why pro cycling is going all-in on tech that helps bring the optimal snooze.
Is power really the objective metric that we think it is?
There are tons of training tools on the market, these are five options that I’ve had success using to meet my goals.
'The greatest untapped marginal gain': How the rise of body temperature sensors gave the peloton a crucial new datapoint for training, racing, and R&D.
We take a closer look at Derek Gee’s pre-Dauphiné trip to altitude to see what goes on during these crucial form-building boot camps.
How technological innovation, training and nutrition science, and hyper motivation will push climbing speeds and performance benchmarks to wild new heights.
Roglič's sprint at the end of mountain stages is unmatched. Here's what sets it apart from other riders and how you can train to finish like him.
KT Tape Pro Ice, Dygert’s new go-to recovery tool, is infused with cooling menthol and helps her get back on the bike even faster
You could make a strong argument that Unbound Gravel is the hardest one-day race in the world. This workout prepares you for the 200-mile race.
Arensman isn't the only rider to have gotten bigger while burning tens of thousands of calories during a grand tour. Here's why it happens, and how teams try to prevent it.
With little in the way of strong leadout trains, we're seeing extended sprints from Jonathan Milan, Tim Merlier, and Olav Kooij for flat stage victories at this year's Giro d'Italia.
Try this workout inspired by Pogačar's stage 2 attack and win.
People will pay thousands to upgrade to lighter and more aero equipment. These options can be just as effective, if not more so, for far less money.
Check out the latest features heading to the popular virtual training platform this spring and summer.
We unpack the mega volume, minimum intensity, dialed-in distribution, and other surprising trends from a five month pre-Giro training study.
Most of the WorldTour is slurping Maurten's solution to sodium bicarbonate, and new studies prove its potential – but bicarb supplementation might remain a micro-gain.
Few races can offer such a diverse list of previous winners as Liège-Bastogne-Liège. This workout is inspired by the fourth monument of the season.
UAE Emirates lifts the lid on how it plans to solve the puzzle of the Giro d'Italia-Tour de France double: 'If any rider is capable of it, it's Tadej, with this program.'
Defining FTP and what it means for your training, as well as some of the benefits and drawbacks of power-based training.
Heart-rate based training offers an accessible, inexpensive method for tracking your cycling progress. Here’s what you need to know to get started.
Ketone supplier partners WorldTour team to prove its Tour de France-winning potential as uncertainties continue to linger over ‘fourth macronutrient.'
A workout inspired by the cobble-crushing efforts of Paris-Roubaix.
We dive into the power numbers of Van der Poel, Vermeersch, and Pithie in the fastest ever Paris-Roubaix.
Game changers? New Belgian resort joins Denia's Syncrosfera as an altitude training alternative for the WorldTour elite.
A workout inspired by one of cycling's hardest races.
Crushing carbohydrate counts, meticulous caffeine dosing, smart sodium strategies were on the menu at this year's Tour of Flanders.
Kilos of rice, dozens of gels, multiple recovery meals: How riders power the 6,000-calorie churn of the cobblestone classics.
Milan-San Remo keeps a relatively easy pace until winding up into the hardest finale. This workout replicates some of that experience.
The final stage was short, but packed in six categorized climbs. Here's a workout inspired by the efforts of Matteo Jorgenson and Remco Evenepoel.
Cycling knows how to get its kicks out of caffeine. The peloton is now scratching around at 'smart drugs' and different dosing methods for a new buzz.
Mix this short and sharp, Strade-inspired workout into your training.
What did it take to hold the wheels of Visma-Lease a Bike's classics rout? Wild wattages and KoM-bothering efforts shared on Strava tell the story.
Updated tips and tricks for the most popular indoor cycling app.
A shift toward performance fueling is reshaping historically problematic attitudes toward food, but the watt/kilo equation will always cause complications.
Several WorldTour teams openly use the 'grey area' performance enhancers, but some still fear their influence: What's driving the division?
'It used to be about stuffing yourself, drinking, partying': The winter break was once a time to kick back and gain kilos. Here's why that changed.
Team Sky caused a stir with its fasted and low-carbohydrate training strategies, but new findings add fuel into the high-carb revolution that's shifting pro cycling.
Step aside VO2 Max and Power-to-Weight: 'Durability' is now seen as the defining marker of monument champions and grand tour greats.
Where has this been all my life?
'I can never imitate this intensity in training': Strava files, rider insights reveal how CX is the ultimate catapult into the spring classics.
SIRO is partnering with Ramla Ali and Jonah Kest to develop a world-class wellness experience
Velo's 'Behind the Ride' series digs into the performance practices that power the pro peloton. Here are some of our favorite features of the year.
We dive into the training camp numbers of UAE Team Emirates, INEOS Grenadiers, and Alpecin-Deceuninck.
Belgian squad partners 'revolutionary ketone ester' supplier deltaG as nutritional supplement becomes less taboo in pro cycling.
CLM could provide the truest indicator of training stress yet, but some experts are tamping down the hype on these hotly anticipated devices.
Ride iconic routes around the world with cycling app Rouvy and make your winter training more effective and more enjoyable
Whether you’re training for a 100-mile gravel race, a 20-kilometer time trial, or a season of virtual racing, here’s how to create a training plan for your next event
Real-time lactate-measuring devices could change the game of endurance training – and they're on the way to the pro peloton.
The best way to achieve your cycling goals is not to change your diet, start a new training plan, or buy a new bike. It’s all about the people you surround yourself with.
Skeptical about preparing for the nuances of gravel riding on a stationary bike? This article is for you.
Want to ride like Pete Stetina? Learn how he and other top athletes use Wahoo’s latest tools and technology to achieve their goals—and how you can too.
Riders are fueling on more carbs than ever, and nutrition brands are chasing the next breakthrough that will take things even further.
Pro racers increasingly turn to running in the winter – here's why they do it, and how crazy fast they are.
Everything you need to know about the UAE-born platform hosting the next three years of the UCI eSport World Championships.