Many cyclists enjoy visiting the local gym during winter and believe that strength training can help them perform better. But does strength training help them? First of all, strength training is not a magic tool for better performance. However, if you like to switch cycling training with other sports during the winter, weight lifting can

‘Likes’ on Facebook etc., is the new social currency. In most cases, something is interesting about the most liked content. Therefore, I decided to pick the 15 most popular pages and share them with you. If you want to make sure you don’t miss any action on social media, please join me on Facebook or Youtube. Comprehensive

For some riders, serious cycling training starts on January 1st. For others, it begins on December 1st or earlier. I believe riders with ambitions of riding at the top level (not necessarily pro level) should start their winter training in November. Still, I also know that some riders prefer not to put too much pressure

It’s October, and for most riders in Europe and USA/Canada, it’s the beginning of a long period without frequent cycling races. Maybe you ended your season with some of your best results ever, or perhaps you have already been in ‘off-season mode’ for a couple of weeks. Based on my experience, I have made a list

From a scientific/pedantic point of view, road cyclists have some common myths or misconceptions about lactic acid and lactate. However, from a practical point of view, these facts shouldn’t change your approach to training. Not at all. Anyways, here is a short update about lactate and why you shouldn’t care too much. Lactic acid vs

Threshold power is the key to a successful cyclist. Climbers, time-trial experts, and sprinters all need strong threshold power if they want to win any race. Of course, a highly-trained aerobic system, tactical acumen, VO2 max, and sprinting prowess also matter. But if you don’t want to get dropped by the leaders, then having a

If you’re a road cyclist, you know that VO2 max is one of the most important metrics to track. Simply put, VO2 max measures how much oxygen your body can utilize during exercise. The higher your VO2 max, the more endurance you’ll have on the bike. In other words, if you want to dominate on

We all have in common that we can’t stop time. We all age whether we like it or not. Some are slower or faster than others, depending on genetics, overall health, lifestyle, and environmental factors to start. Experts agree that exercise is good at any age regardless of your health. Sure, you may have some

Tactics during the Tour de France are complex, and there are many possible outcomes of each stage. Here are three tactical moves that increase the chances of stage victories. None of these tactics are standalone race-winning moves, but they might play a role in a stage winner’s strategy. 1 – Lose time in early stages