Training
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.
13th January 2026
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.
12th January 2026
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.
6th January 2026
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.
5th January 2026
'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.
31st December 2025
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?
27th December 2025
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.
23rd December 2025
'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
20th December 2025
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.
19th December 2025
news
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.
17th December 2025
racing
'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
9th December 2025
racing
'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.
26th November 2025
strava
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.
24th November 2025
racing
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.
20th November 2025