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Why You Shouldn’t Fuel Like the Pros at La Vuelta
Professional cyclists consume a lot of calories to fuel their big efforts during stage races like La Vuelta. It can be tempting as an amateur to try and copy what they do in order to ride faster for longer. Let’s take a look at how…
First Strike: UCI’s Yellow Card System Launched at Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2024
Naturally, safety has always been crucial in professional cycling — given the sport’s inherent risks and the high speeds at which races are contested. Over the years, various measures have been used to protect riders and other race participants, including improvements in race equipment, stricter…
Reminiscing the Beauty of La Vuelta and Spain as a Cycling Oasis with Alberto Contador
The final Grand Tour of the season, La Vuelta a España, is finally here so it’s naturally the talk of the town of the wider cycling community – including our podcast host Matt Stephens. Matt welcomed none other than Alberto Contador in his virtual studio…
My Path to Winning the 2024 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift by Kasia Niewiadoma
To be the winner of the 2024 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift feels surreal—like a dream I’m still trying to wrap my head around. Even though a couple of days have passed since that final climb up Alpe d’Huez, the reality hasn’t fully sunk…
La Vuelta Café Guide for the Sweet-Toothed: Andalusia Edition
Grand Tour after Grand Tour, we see those athletes crushing records and showing us that no matter how hard we try, we won’t get there. At least not at that level. That doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the finer things in cycling, though. And now,…
Marianne Vos Wins Škoda Green Jersey by Changing Her Mind
In the end, Marianne Vos won the Škoda Green Jersey of the Tour de France avec Zwift quite handily, though it looked for a while that she would have a mountain to climb if she wanted to win it.
Weight Loss Drugs – Should You Consider Taking Them?
Drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Rybelsus have been shown to be very effective for weight loss. Does that mean everyone trying to lose weight should use them? How do they actually help with weight loss, what about side-effects, and what happens when you stop…
Exploring Lisbon by (E)-Bike: A Unique Cycling Adventure for Families
Lisbon is gearing up for an extraordinary year as hosted the start of La Vuelta 2024, one of cycling’s most prestigious events. This historic occasion makes Lisbon an irresistible destination for cycling enthusiasts, offering not only the thrill of witnessing world-class cyclists in action but…
Niewiadoma Wins Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift After Dramatic Finale on the Alpe d’Huez
Kasia Niewiadoma (Canyon-SRAM) won the 2024 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift (TdFF) by a scant 4 seconds over defending champion and pre-race favorite Demi Vollering (SD Worx-Protime), when she rode what amounted to a time trial up the iconic Alpe d’Huez. Pauliena Rooijakers (Fenix-Deceuninck)…
Beginner’s Guide to Conquering Europe’s Longest Climb in Andalusia
La Vuelta is upon us and, as usual, we are here, stretching our legs and trying out the local food, culture, and roads. So, what better place to get all of these than Granada? The history is abundant, the food is to die for and,…
Exploring Rotterdam as a Cycling Family: Ride the Streets of the 2024 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
Just days ago, cycling fans across the globe watched as Rotterdam hosted the thrilling start of the 2024 Tour de France Femmes, showcasing the city’s vibrant streets and iconic landmarks. For families who are passionate about cycling, Rotterdam offers an incredible opportunity to ride the…
Vollering Crashes in Tour de France Stage 5 and Loses Yellow Jersey to Niewiadoma
Did Demi Vollering and her SD Worx-Protime team lose the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift (TdFF) in Thursday’s dramatic Stage 5? The defending champion was caught up, with about a dozen other riders, in a mass high-speed crash on a harmless-looking curve with 6.5km…