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Faster Together: The Hidden Science of Group Cycling
Cycling is often seen as a solo sport, but the real magic happens when you ride with others. Two powerful forces – psychological motivation and aerodynamic efficiency – combine to make group training a game-changer for cyclists. Here’s how they work, and how you can…
Success, Abuse and Learning for Célia Gery in the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
It’s probably an understatement to say that 20-year-old Célia Gery will remember her first participation in the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift (TdFFaZ) for a long time – and not only because her FDJ United–SUEZ teammate Demi Vollering won the race for a second…
Making Space for the Bike – and for Ambition: What It Takes to Prepare for L’Étape Czech Republic
When we first met Melanie Bianchi, she was entering The Unseen Stage with a very personal goal: to confront the fear of competition and prove to herself that she could commit to something challenging. A mountain biker and mother of two, she knew L’Étape Czech…
When AI Gets Nutrition Questions Wrong
Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming a go-to source for health and nutrition advice. But how reliable are AI tools when it comes to complex, scientifically contested topics? A recent study published in BMJ Open aimed to answer this question, and the findings are sobering. Let’s…
Some Takeaways From a Memorable Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
This edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift (TdFFaZ) was the best yet, and by a wide margin. One reason was the brilliance of the course itself. The organisers had perhaps understood that the Mont Ventoux climb would not only play havoc with…
The Three Days That Turned the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Upside Down
The final three stages of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift delivered almost every twist imaginable. The yellow jersey changed hands twice, tactical hesitation on Mont Ventoux opened the door for Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney (CANYON//SRAM), a brutally steep “bump” near Nice swung the advantage…
Vollering Seals Second Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Title With Solo Victory in Nice
Demi Vollering left no room for doubt in Nice, winning the final stage of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift solo to secure her second overall title.
Škoda Epiq and Peaq Tested at the Tour de France
What cyclists need from a car depends on how and where they ride. A city-based cyclist may want something compact enough for everyday traffic and parking, but still practical for a weekend outside town. A family or a larger group may prioritise room for several…
Rousse Says the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Is Ready for Full TV Coverage
The race has started, the breakaway is forming and the move that will eventually decide the stage may already be disappearing up the road. Meanwhile, French television is showing a programme about the British royal family.
Can AI Spot the Next Tour de France Winner?
In recent years, a new player has entered the world of professional cycling: artificial intelligence. No longer confined to the realms of science fiction, AI is now being harnessed to identify the next generation of cycling talent. The question is, can it truly spot the…
Does Yo-Yo Dieting Ruin Your Metabolism? Here Is What the Latest Research Says
For years, yo-yo dieting has been blamed for wrecking metabolism and causing lasting damage. The idea that repeated cycles of weight loss and regain could harm your health has discouraged many from even attempting to lose weight. But a major new review published in The…
Wiebes Dominates Two Sprints as Haugset Wins Stage 3 With Record 88km Solo
You could say that the spirit of Tadej Pogačar inspired the first three stages of this year’s Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift (TdFFaZ). In stages 1 and 2, Lorena Wiebes of SD Worx–Protime demonstrated Pogie-like dominance, while stage 3 was won with a 90km…