Training
Mathieu van der Poel once rode 30km clear of Alpecin-Deceuninck teammates in Calpe training session
Michel Cornelisse said Van der Poel averaged 38 km/h solo while his professional teammates held 33 km/h as a group, opening a gap of more than thirty kilometres over a long mountainous ride.
Olympic speed skater Jenning de Boo has hit a 2400W Wattbike power peak, attracting attention from Dutch track squad
Double Olympic silver medallist recorded a peak power output rivalling elite track sprinters, prompting an informal invitation from the Dutch national track cycling squad.
'On good days, the suffering is something I enjoy' – Mathieu van der Poel reveals key training details including 200+ HRV
The world champion shared detailed biometric data including a resting heartrate of 34bpm and an HRV exceeding 200 ms, and explained how chronic back issues reshaped his training and strength work.
Jonas Abrahamsen burns 10,000 calories in a single day as Uno-X snowed in at 2,300m altitude camp
Heavy snowfall in Sierra Nevada forced the Norwegian team indoors, where Abrahamsen completed up to 6.5 hours on rollers and consumed 1.8kg of carbohydrates to fuel the effort.
Tom Pidcock racks up a monster 20,210m of climbing in a week in Chile as his Grand Tour build begins
The Pinarello-Q36.5 rider's latest Strava uploads from the Andes suggests a serious altitude block is underway ahead of his Tour de France push.
Tadej Pogačar's solo attacks carry 'no risks' says coach
Speaking at UAE Team Emirates' Benidorm training camp, the Slovenian's performance coach explained why strength work and high-intensity intervals have made long-range moves a calculated certainty.
From surgery to saddle in nine days: Wout van Aert logs steady recovery session
The Belgian completed a 33-kilometre ride around Herentals on Sunday, pivoting his focus firmly towards the Spring Classics after a crash at the Exact Cross in Mol ended his cyclocross season.
Hydration pack vs bottles: Which works best for cycling?
Hydration packs carry more and make drinking easier. Bottles keep you cooler and are quicker to refill. The right choice depends less on fashion and more on terrain, temperature and how far you are from the next tap.
Cycling Hydration Planner: Calculate your fluid and sodium needs
Dial in your hydration strategy with our research-backed calculator. Enter your weight, conditions, and ride intensity to get personalised fluid and sodium targets.
'In those races you burn the most' – Remco Evenepoel's chief of sports explains rationale behind 2026 Tour de France preparation
Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe abandons traditional preparation blueprint as Head of Sport Zak Dempster unveils kilojoule management strategy for 2026.
What is the VO2max of a Tour de France cyclist – and how much does it really matter?
WorldTour cyclists routinely post VO2max numbers that look like misprints to normal riders. But what is a pro’s VO2max and how does it compare to the rest of us?
How to fuel a 100‑mile ride (and avoid the bonk)
From carb‑loading to sodium strategy, here’s how to fuel a century bike ride the way the pros (and the latest science) say you should.
'Merry Christmas and happy new year' - Tadej Pogačar smashes coveted Coll de Rates KOM in 226km training ride
A long, hilly Costa Blanca loop titled “Merry Christmas and happy new year” shows Tadej Pogačar decimating climbing records in the deepest winter training phase
Remco Evenepoel logs monster 244km training ride at 40.5kph average speed in Mallorca
A rapid training ride mid‑December signals Remco Evenepoel’s new winter mantra: if you don’t race the classics, you train them – hard – as he settles into life at Red Bull‑BORA‑hansgrohe.
No more guesswork: Zwift adds live draft bar and fitness dashboard
Zwift’s final major update of 2025 delivers a long-awaited visual draft indicator and a new Progress Report, pulling racing tactics and long-term fitness tracking into clearer focus for indoor riders.
'Ten sprints at the start and ten at the end... this is the worst training' Tadej Pogačar offers glimpse into winter training regime
Tadej Pogačar explains why he dodges sprint blocks in December and instead rides five to six hours in Zone 2, arriving home 'wrecked but satisfied' – and how it fits a data‑driven plan rather than a hatred of sprinting itself
'I am flipping trying', Ben Healy reveals 495W for 4.5 minutes as Pogačar rode away on La Redoute
Ben Healy says he averaged 495W for 4.5 minutes on La Redoute at Liège–Bastogne–Liège, yet Tadej Pogačar still put at least 15 seconds into him and soloed to victory.
Gravel, snow and 2,000m of climbing - Demi Vollering's 109km freezing winter training flex
109.0 km, 1,998 m of climbing, 5:05 moving time. Demi Vollering logged a snowy gravel loop yesterday in the Lucerne–Zug region suggests the European champion is rolling into her base block ahead of team camp season.
New research suggests Pogačar’s VO2max ‘Likely exceeded 90’ during record-breaking Plateau de Beille masterclass
A new Science and Cycling paper quantifies Tadej Pogačar’s Plateau de Beille climb at 442±15 W and a mean VO₂ of 80±3, suggesting VO₂max likely above 90. Here is how the model works, how it stacks up against external estimates, and what it means for cycling’s performance ceiling.