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Energy Deficit in Athletes – Negative Impacts on Performance
An energy deficit can be a powerful tool for cyclists trying to get to their optimal race weight. Unfortunately, it can be detrimental not only to health but also to performance. Let’s take a look at when and how it impacts cycling performance.
Pogačar on the World Championships: ‘The chances for me are bigger’
Tadej Pogačar’s dominant win at the Grand Prix Cyclistes de Montréal bolsters his form ahead of the World Championships. Pogačar launched an early, unanswerable attack on the Côte Camillien Houde during the penultimate lap, outpacing rivals as UAE Emirates controlled the race. Matteo Jorgenson and…
Visma–Lease a Bike Look to Bounce Back from Crash-Plagued Year
After enjoying a dream season to remember forever in 2023, Visma–Lease a Bike suffered a year to forget immediately in 2024. The spring crashes of the team’s superstars, Jonas Vingegaard and Wout van Aert, have been amply documented. But van Aert’s final crash, on stage…
Merlier Defies Chain Problem and Kooij to Win European Road Race Championship
Belgium’s Tim Merlier produced a powerful burst of speed some 100 m from the finish line and then withstood a late challenge by Olav Kooij of the Netherlands to win Sunday’s European Road Race Championship. Madis Mihkels of Estonia edged out another Belgian sprinter, Jasper…
Self-Guided vs Guided Tours: Which One is Right for Your Next Cycling Vacation?
You’ve got some vacation time and you’re interested in riding your bike somewhere new. You’ve been flipping through cycling travel tour catalogues and have chosen the destination for your next two-wheeled adventure. Well done. The next big question to ask yourself is whether to go…
Rackless or Panniers? Choosing Your Perfect Bikepaking Setup by Juliet Elliott
Bikepacking has evolved into two distinct styles: using a traditional pannier rack and bags or opting for ‘rackless’ bikepacking bags, which attach directly to the bike. Each method offers unique advantages depending on your adventure’s demands.
How to Find the Right Coach? Use These 5 Questions
Working with a coach is the best way to reach your body-composition, dietary and athletic goals. But finding a good coach is hard! Getting a recommendation can help a lot but it’s not enough. You have to know how to judge whether a coach will…
Cycling Trough Zurich: A Family-Friendly Adventure
With the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships kicking off in Zurich on September 21, there’s never been a better time for cycling fans to visit this vibrant city. Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city, not only celebrates world-class cycling but also offers a unique…
Understanding Your Limits: Balancing Discomfort and Endurance in Long-Distance Cycling
For seasoned cyclists who regularly go beyond the 100 km mark, the primary challenge shifts from building leg strength and endurance to balancing one’s level of comfort. Once you’ve reached a certain degree of fitness and can manage longer distances, discomfort in the neck, hands,…
Half of All Deaths Linked to Lifestyle Factors You Can Change
A new study adds evidence that your lifestyle plays a major role in how likely you are to develop serious diseases such as cancer. And it’s not just about smoking. Let’s take a look at what other behaviours are impactful and how you can improve.
Energy Deficit in Athletes – Negative Impacts on Health
Energy deficits commonly used for managing weight are reaching better power-to-weight ratios in cycling. But they can come at a cost. Being in an energy deficit is hard on the body and sports science shows it can have substantial negative effects on health.
Van Aert Crash Deprived the Vuelta of a Legendary Performance
Crashes are part of cycling, and have always been, but especially in the past few years, as the racing got much faster and much more competitive, with riders often going at full speed right from the start of a race or stage.