Variable vs Constant Intervals – What’s the Difference?
Not all intervals are created equal, even if the average wattage is kept similar. Making intervals that vary in intensity can make them really different from constant wattage intervals.
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Redshift Suspension Stem & Seatpost Review
The growth in gravel and fast off-road cycling has driven better suspension tech to smooth out rough rides. We put Redshift’s suspension stem and seatpost onto a gravel bike to test the differences first hand.
Comparing Cycling Generations: Us Against Them
How would today’s pro cyclists compare to the generations of Fausto Coppi, Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, or Miguel Indurain? And how would those great cyclists fare in the modern peloton? We look to a study done on speed…
Castelli Unlimited Collection Bridges Gravel & Road
REVIEW: The Castelli “Unlimited” collection of jersey, bibshorts, gloves and more, is designed for riders who love both adventure, and road cycling. Here's a close look at the Castelli collection's features and performance.
Intervals: Go Short or Go Long?
There are all types of cycling intervals under the sun, including short Tabata-style intervals of repeated on-off efforts which have become popular. How effective are they compared to longer, steady state intervals?
SPRINTS & STOMPS: Strength Training for Better Performance
Last week, we wrote about switching up strength training now that cycling season is in full swing and outdoor exercise restrictions are easing. I thought it would be a fine time to lay out one of my favourite on-bike strength and agility…
Take The Survey: How Has COVID-19 Affected Your Training?
For cyclists, this has been the strangest of all springs. Instead of races and group rides, events are cancelled and most are forced to stay indoors to train. A new survey wants to learn how COVID-19 has affected your training, and we'd…
Fitness Improvement: How Much Does Blood Volume Matter?
TOOLBOX: Yes, training does make you fitter, but how does it actually improve your fitness? How much comes down to increasing haemoglobin and blood volume to improve oxygen delivery? How might we test this?
Toolbox: Paolini’s Tactical Masterclass
This is the time of year when we should be reveling in the spring classics. Nothing beats these races for pure spectacle, with its 'there's no tomorrow' ethos of all-out racing. One of the best examples of great racing tactics and sport…
(De)training in a Pandemic
Toolbox: No bike racing and indoor training are not the end of the world - and neither is this break in your cycling fitness. Here's what to expect and how to make the most of the recent change in plans.