'The greatest untapped marginal gain': How the rise of body temperature sensors gave the peloton a crucial new datapoint for training, racing, and R&D.
We take a closer look at Derek Gee’s pre-Dauphiné trip to altitude to see what goes on during these crucial form-building boot camps.
How technological innovation, training and nutrition science, and hyper motivation will push climbing speeds and performance benchmarks to wild new heights.
Roglič's sprint at the end of mountain stages is unmatched. Here's what sets it apart from other riders and how you can train to finish like him.
KT Tape Pro Ice, Dygert’s new go-to recovery tool, is infused with cooling menthol and helps her get back on the bike even faster
You could make a strong argument that Unbound Gravel is the hardest one-day race in the world. This workout prepares you for the 200-mile race.
Arensman isn't the only rider to have gotten bigger while burning tens of thousands of calories during a grand tour. Here's why it happens, and how teams try to prevent it.
With little in the way of strong leadout trains, we're seeing extended sprints from Jonathan Milan, Tim Merlier, and Olav Kooij for flat stage victories at this year's Giro d'Italia.
Try this workout inspired by Pogačar's stage 2 attack and win.
People will pay thousands to upgrade to lighter and more aero equipment. These options can be just as effective, if not more so, for far less money.
Check out the latest features heading to the popular virtual training platform this spring and summer.
We unpack the mega volume, minimum intensity, dialed-in distribution, and other surprising trends from a five month pre-Giro training study.
Most of the WorldTour is slurping Maurten's solution to sodium bicarbonate, and new studies prove its potential – but bicarb supplementation might remain a micro-gain.
Few races can offer such a diverse list of previous winners as Liège-Bastogne-Liège. This workout is inspired by the fourth monument of the season.
UAE Emirates lifts the lid on how it plans to solve the puzzle of the Giro d'Italia-Tour de France double: 'If any rider is capable of it, it's Tadej, with this program.'
Defining FTP and what it means for your training, as well as some of the benefits and drawbacks of power-based training.
Heart-rate based training offers an accessible, inexpensive method for tracking your cycling progress. Here’s what you need to know to get started.
Ketone supplier partners WorldTour team to prove its Tour de France-winning potential as uncertainties continue to linger over ‘fourth macronutrient.'
A workout inspired by the cobble-crushing efforts of Paris-Roubaix.
We dive into the power numbers of Van der Poel, Vermeersch, and Pithie in the fastest ever Paris-Roubaix.
Game changers? New Belgian resort joins Denia's Syncrosfera as an altitude training alternative for the WorldTour elite.
A workout inspired by one of cycling's hardest races.
Crushing carbohydrate counts, meticulous caffeine dosing, smart sodium strategies were on the menu at this year's Tour of Flanders.
Kilos of rice, dozens of gels, multiple recovery meals: How riders power the 6,000-calorie churn of the cobblestone classics.
Milan-San Remo keeps a relatively easy pace until winding up into the hardest finale. This workout replicates some of that experience.
The final stage was short, but packed in six categorized climbs. Here's a workout inspired by the efforts of Matteo Jorgenson and Remco Evenepoel.
Cycling knows how to get its kicks out of caffeine. The peloton is now scratching around at 'smart drugs' and different dosing methods for a new buzz.
Mix this short and sharp, Strade-inspired workout into your training.
What did it take to hold the wheels of Visma-Lease a Bike's classics rout? Wild wattages and KoM-bothering efforts shared on Strava tell the story.
Updated tips and tricks for the most popular indoor cycling app.
A shift toward performance fueling is reshaping historically problematic attitudes toward food, but the watt/kilo equation will always cause complications.
Several WorldTour teams openly use the 'grey area' performance enhancers, but some still fear their influence: What's driving the division?
'It used to be about stuffing yourself, drinking, partying': The winter break was once a time to kick back and gain kilos. Here's why that changed.
Team Sky caused a stir with its fasted and low-carbohydrate training strategies, but new findings add fuel into the high-carb revolution that's shifting pro cycling.
Step aside VO2 Max and Power-to-Weight: 'Durability' is now seen as the defining marker of monument champions and grand tour greats.
Where has this been all my life?
'I can never imitate this intensity in training': Strava files, rider insights reveal how CX is the ultimate catapult into the spring classics.
SIRO is partnering with Ramla Ali and Jonah Kest to develop a world-class wellness experience
Velo's 'Behind the Ride' series digs into the performance practices that power the pro peloton. Here are some of our favorite features of the year.
We dive into the training camp numbers of UAE Team Emirates, INEOS Grenadiers, and Alpecin-Deceuninck.
Belgian squad partners 'revolutionary ketone ester' supplier deltaG as nutritional supplement becomes less taboo in pro cycling.
CLM could provide the truest indicator of training stress yet, but some experts are tamping down the hype on these hotly anticipated devices.
Ride iconic routes around the world with cycling app Rouvy and make your winter training more effective and more enjoyable
Whether you’re training for a 100-mile gravel race, a 20-kilometer time trial, or a season of virtual racing, here’s how to create a training plan for your next event
Real-time lactate-measuring devices could change the game of endurance training – and they're on the way to the pro peloton.
The best way to achieve your cycling goals is not to change your diet, start a new training plan, or buy a new bike. It’s all about the people you surround yourself with.
Skeptical about preparing for the nuances of gravel riding on a stationary bike? This article is for you.
Want to ride like Pete Stetina? Learn how he and other top athletes use Wahoo’s latest tools and technology to achieve their goals—and how you can too.
Riders are fueling on more carbs than ever, and nutrition brands are chasing the next breakthrough that will take things even further.
Pro racers increasingly turn to running in the winter – here's why they do it, and how crazy fast they are.
Everything you need to know about the UAE-born platform hosting the next three years of the UCI eSport World Championships.
Breakthroughs in nutrition science have enabled riders to eat more carbs than ever before: How far can the 'carbolution' go?
The Southern Coast expansion will be available starting October 30, during the fifth stage of the Tour of Watopia.
From fueling properly to maintaining the stoke, Keegan Swenson and Alex Howes share their training trips and personal learnings from LifeTime Grand Prix and years of professional racing
What are the not-so-secret drinks of pro cycling? Here's what's inside the peloton's bottles, how it works, and where to get it.
Join the fun—and the global riding community—with the latest e-racing tools from Zwift
It doesn’t take much to get started on Zwift, and once you start, you’ll never run out of things to try.
How to best care for your body to keep doing the outdoor activities you love
Ride farther and faster with our best training and recovery advice
Choosing the correct pedal is essential to performance and safety.
The Uno-X rider is designing bespoke coaching plans around the menstrual cycle.
Hydration isn’t just for race day. The latest science shows that it not only makes you feel better and stronger today, but is key to a long and healthy life.
The British wunderkind rips down Tuna Canyon in Southern California, followed by pro descender and filmmaker Brian "Safa" Wagner
'There's a risk the data outweighs the subjective feel.' Is HRV just another thing for pro cyclists to get paranoid about?
FasCat Coaching creates Optimize to bring training and recovery metrics together – is it a big breakthrough or added noise?
Top-level teams are paying increasing attention to heart rate variability data in the bid to safeguard health and improve performance.
From staying in the group to wearing the right gloves, pro Hannah Otto offers up some ways to win at gravel.
Repetition, observation, and practice are the keys to descending better — which makes you faster overall.
It's crucial for achieving peak performance.
From power tests to tracking CTL to monitoring perceived exertion, there are a variety of ways to see if you're improving.
Scottish city latest to get the e-makeover ahead of hosting the multi-discipline UCI world championships next summer.
Tips and tricks that only apply inside.
Going too hard, building too quickly, and inconsistency will all get in the way of a successful season buildup.
FTP provides a snapshot of fitness that can be a useful, objective training metric for cyclists
Top tips — and a few pitfalls to avoid — when riding indoors.
There's much more to Zwift racing than simply hopping on the trainer.
Whether you've played GTA V or not, there's plenty to love here.
There are now over 40 miles of tarmac and gravel roads in the Makuri Islands.
What it's like to throw yourself into the deepest of deep ends.