Toolbox: We know that exercise and an active lifestyle provides huge benefits to our overall health. But even something as positive as exercise can become addictive and take over our lives for the worse. What are the risk and risk factors for exercise addiction in recreational cyclists?

Endurance performance is impaired in the heat, and the best way to prepare is to heat adapt. We don't all have access to heat chambers or saunas, but can we instead effectively acclimate on our indoor trainers by wearing lots of clothes?

TOOLBOX: If you love cycling, then you may have come to love many of the behaviors, habits, and goals that come along with enjoying and improving in the sport. Better. Optimal. Perfect? Is that drive always the best thing for performance or happiness?

In my now 30 years as a student and scientist in environmental physiology, I've done a number of stupid things in the name of science. This article highlights two of my dumbest.

Blood – it’s in you to give. Donating blood is a wonderful selfless act to help others. How might you need to adapt your training around your blood donation schedule?

Time trialing has a massive focus on aerodynamics, both to the bike and the rider. But where does the balance lie between aerodynamics, power output, metabolic economy, and thermoregulation? How low should you go?

Concussions are an unfortunate risk in cycling despite advances in helmet technology. Can hyperbaric oxygen therapy help to accelerate recovery?

I am likely not the only cyclist who neglects resistance/strength training into my own training. Let's spend some time talking about the benefits of adding strength training and lifting into your training routine.

The occasional or seasonal use of virtual cycling training apps like Zwift have increased in popularity in the last couple of years and as such, nutrition and hydration may need to be adapted accordingly. What's best to eat and drink through the day for indoor training?