PERFORMANCE

Deep dives into the world of cycling performance; training, aerodynamics, science and technique

How Zwift elevated my performance

How Zwift elevated my performance

Why weather, injury, and terrain were no barriers to performance gains for these Zwift users

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The age of fitness: How our bodies and training evolve through the decades

The age of fitness: How our bodies and training evolve through the decades

Our bodies change over the course of our lifespan, but how does it impact our fitness on bike?

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A rider on a Zwift Ride indoor bike

Is winter mileage a thing of the past? Here’s why coaches are replacing long outdoor rides with short indoor intervals

Periodisation used to prescribe long, slow distance just when the weather and the roads were at their worst – but since Zwift arrived there is a better way...

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Why I Ride: World Superbike rider, Scott Redding

Why I Ride: World Superbike rider, Scott Redding

The British motorbike rider is a household name in the motorbike racing scene, however, he also has a pretty big engine on the road bike...

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Road bike geometry and the bike for you: Everything you need to know

Road bike geometry and the bike for you: Everything you need to know

The 2024 summer season is over, meaning doom, gloom and top-notch lethargy? Not a bit of it. Enlighten your mood and crank up your cycling...

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How to pace for endurance cycling

How to pace for endurance cycling

Pacing effectively can mean the difference between finishing strong or falling short

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The hips don't lie: Is it time to shorten your cranks?

The hips don't lie: Is it time to shorten your cranks?

Pogačar does it, Remco does it, even educated knees do it. Let’s do it. Let’s… talk about the minutiae of whether you should drop crank...

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Why I Ride: Oli Broom, founder of The Slow Cyclist

Why I Ride: Oli Broom, founder of The Slow Cyclist

The journey to where Oli Broom is today all started with a ride from the UK to Australia for the Ashes. He tells Rouleur more...

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Why I Ride: F.C.Cycling duo, Frances and Chrissie

Why I Ride: F.C.Cycling duo, Frances and Chrissie

The duo that make F.C.Cycling are relatively new to the sport, however, they’ve made an important contribution to opening up cycling to women of all...

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Demystifying HRV training: Why it works for the pros and how it could work for you

Demystifying HRV training: Why it works for the pros and how it could work for you

Heart rate variability is omnipresent on smart watches and dedicated wearables. But do you use it? Hmmm, we thought not. Well, after speaking to those...

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Mind over matter: How to regain confidence on the bike after a crash

Mind over matter: How to regain confidence on the bike after a crash

Sometimes it is not always as easy as just getting back out there

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Is the Tour de France really getting faster?

Is the Tour de France really getting faster?

Blink and they’re gone – professional cyclists are on overdrive. But how? What factors are sending them to Paris (okay, maybe Nice) in greater urgency...

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Coach's view: Training through the menopause

Coach's view: Training through the menopause

It’s a life-changing period for a woman, and motivation to stay fit might be low, but here is how you can continue to stay fit...

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Why I Ride: Adventure athlete, Sophie Storm Roberts

Why I Ride: Adventure athlete, Sophie Storm Roberts

Taking on epic adventures has helped Sophie Storm Roberts uncover her potential and she is on a mission to help others see the same in themselves 

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Buy now, pay later: the cost of fatigue at a Grand Tour

Buy now, pay later: the cost of fatigue at a Grand Tour

Tadej Pogačar is seemingly coasting to his first Giro d’Italia title. What can stop him? Maybe a crazy attack in the first week whose residue...

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Is mobility the answer to becoming a better cyclist?

Is mobility the answer to becoming a better cyclist?

Tight muscles, regular injuries, or discomfort when cycling? Stretching and mobility might the answer to solving those problems. Rouleur finds out more from a cycling...

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How to master travelling with your bike

How to master travelling with your bike

This summer’s cycling adventure in foreign climes will run smoother and be that bit more enjoyable if you heed our travel advice with special input...

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Why I ride: Chase the Sun founder, Olly Moore

Why I ride: Chase the Sun founder, Olly Moore

Chase the Sun is an annual event that takes place on summer solstice, but the founder’s love for the bicycle goes far beyond this one-day adventure

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Paris-Roubaix performance: What do cobbles do to the human body?

Paris-Roubaix performance: What do cobbles do to the human body?

The brutal pavé of Paris-Roubaix is witness to staggering power outputs and shuddering vibrations. We examine the physical demands of conquering the cobbles

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Tyre pressure, experience and finding the cobbled rhythm: how John Degenkolb prepares for Paris-Roubaix

Tyre pressure, experience and finding the cobbled rhythm: how John Degenkolb prepares for Paris-Roubaix

John Degenkolb won the 2015 edition of Paris-Roubaix during his annus mirabilis. He might be 35 but after coming so close in 2023, he’s still...

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How to become a demon descender

How to become a demon descender

Descending is an art form that can make or break your ride, especially when faced with the 30km-plus downhills of the Alps. Thankfully, it’s an...

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Consistency, goal setting, and resilience training: How to best prepare for your multi-day cycling event

Consistency, goal setting, and resilience training: How to best prepare for your multi-day cycling event

Rouleur speaks to cycling coach Rob Lee about how to train your mind and body for back to back days in the saddle

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'Looking to mimic riding the Alps? Pretend you’re in a headwind' - how to prepare yourself for long climbs

'Looking to mimic riding the Alps? Pretend you’re in a headwind' - how to prepare yourself for long climbs

Whether you’re attending one of Rouleur’s incredible summer Alpine trips or hitting mountains elsewhere, there are proven ways to prep for 30km climbs even if...

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Fighting fatigue: why cycling fatigue is in the brain, not in a head unit

Fighting fatigue: why cycling fatigue is in the brain, not in a head unit

Data can assist progress in cycling. But the key driver is your brain and how you feel. That’s why it’s time to learn from Rolf...

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Fasted training: Does fast equal fast?

Fasted training: Does fast equal fast?

Hit racing weight and become a fat-burning machine? That’s the calling card of glycogen-depleted training. But, says a new study, it may not be all...

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Why I ride: Paul Ainsworth

Why I ride: Paul Ainsworth

Michelin-starred chef Paul Ainsworth shares his journey into cycling, revealing his joys, challenges, and newfound sense of freedom

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Why I ride: Lael Wilcox

Why I ride: Lael Wilcox

Ultra-endurance rider Lael Wilcox reflects on her cycling journey from a simple six-kilometre commute to an impending world record attempt around the world

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Will running this winter make you a better cyclist?

Will running this winter make you a better cyclist?

Each winter, it seems like an increasing number of professional cyclists are adding running to their training armoury. But should you, the recreational cyclist, do...

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I'll believe it when I see it: Visualising a faster, stronger you

I'll believe it when I see it: Visualising a faster, stronger you

Visualisation and mental imagery is a proven performance-enhancer at the peak of the performance pyramid, but rarely used by amateur cyclists. Until now, that is,...

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Cycling strength training: how strength and conditioning can level up your riding

Cycling strength training: how strength and conditioning can level up your riding

Boost cycling performance and, more importantly, quality of life with just one weights session a week? It can be done, says strength coach to the...

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