PERFORMANCE
Deep dives into the world of cycling performance; training, aerodynamics, science and technique
I'm using Team EF Coaching to train for Mallorca 312: The final countdown begins
The goal: complete the full 312km loop in a single day. The reality: limited time, a busy life and a ticking clock. In part three...
The great stretch debate: Why mobility, not flexibility, underpins cycling longevity
Rachel Neylan, ex-pro cyclist, Olympian, Performance Consultant & Coach discusses the importance of mobility for success in cycling
Redefining fatigue: Why durability might be the next big thing in performance metrics
The best riders have always been able to display superhuman strength to make the difference deep into a gruelling race. Sports scientists are now trying...
Off-piste: Could cross-country skiing make you a better cyclist?
Following the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Rouleur explores the link between mountain training, snow, and cycling
I'm using Team EF Coaching to train for Mallorca 312 - here's what I have learnt so far
The goal: complete the full 312km loop in a single day. The reality: limited time, a busy life and a ticking clock — in part...
Fasting, night rides and praying: how professional cyclists continue to train during Ramadan
The Arab trailblazer, UAE Team ADQ's Safiya Alsayegh, talks to Rouleur about cycling and training during the month of Ramadan
Why dominant junior cyclists don't always become adult champions
A deep dive into development pathways, burnout, specialisation, and the long road from junior dominance to Grand Tour podiums
Microbial gains: How your gut health affects your cycling performance
Rouleur investigates the peloton’s most unlikely performance frontier, where marginal gains meet microbes, stool samples tell seasonal stories, and cycling’s obsession with speed runs headlong...
The countdown to Mallorca 312 begins – here's how I am preparing for the event
The goal: complete the full 312km loop in a single day. The reality: limited time, a busy life and a ticking clock — in part...
The power paradox: How cycling’s most important metric changed the sport
Understanding more about the numbers on your power meter
Balancing more than scales: how to fuel for riding, work and life
Rachel Neylan, ex-pro cyclist, Olympian, Performance Consultant & Coach discusses the importance of fuelling properly for success in sport and a healthy life
The carbohydrate revolution: How fuelling sped up cycling
Nutrition brand Maurten is one reason why the WorldTour is faster than ever. But its hydrogel formula benefits all levels of rider. It’s time to wave goodbye to...
The muscle manifesto: Thinking beyond endurance
Rachel Neylan, ex-pro cyclist, Olympian, Performance Consultant & Coach discusses the importance of strength training for endurance athletes, showing why it's not only about the...
Broth, beans and 'The Bomb': Sean Fowler's 10 rules for winter wellness
From the Tour de France to Texas and Tokyo, veteran Lotto chef Sean Fowler reveals the foods, fasts and flavour boosters that’ll keep you healthy...
How to improve your VO2 max and threshold training this off-season
Rouleur takes a deep-dive into what underlines cycling performance and the metrics that matter for a productive off-season
The Neuroscience of Performance: Why Brain Chemicals Matter
Rachel Neylan, an ex-pro cyclist, Olympian, Worlds silver medallist, physiotherapist, and an MSc in Coaching Psychology student, discusses how our brain chemicals affect performance
Exploring the art and science of cycling performance: unlock your potential
Rachel Neylan, an ex-pro cyclist, Olympian, Worlds silver medallist, physiotherapist, and an MSc in Coaching Psychology student, introduces the Rouleur performance column
Allostatic load: what is it and how can it affect performance?
Rachel Neylan, an ex-pro cyclist, Olympian, Worlds silver medallist, physiotherapist, and an MSc in Coaching Psychology student, discusses the cumulative wear and tear on the body from...
Heat training: how pros prepare for racing in the sweltering summer
Riders training in disposable boiler suits is an increasingly common sight in professional cycling – and it’s tipping over to the amateur ranks, too. Rouleur...
Sit or stand: Which is really the most effective way to climb?
Observers have noted that Tadej Pogačar circa 2025 is an even stronger climber than before, highlighted by his numerous race-winning seated attacks. What’s behind this...
The power numbers needed to chase Tadej Pogačar on a Tour de France summit finish
Rouleur takes a look at the power data from the stage finishing at Hautacam
Sodium bicarbonate: can it really improve your riding?
Sodium bicarbonate is a proven performance aid, but historically left more than the competition in its wake. Now, advances in delivery techniques have led to...
Maximise muscle, mitochondria and metabolism: the importance of protein in cycling
Your rides might focus on carbohydrates and hydration, but off the bike, your nutritional lens should broaden to the other macronutrients, including the power-packed protein....
What is Blood Flow Restriction technology and does it work for cyclists?
The world’s finest cyclists will do almost anything for a competitive edge, including, it seems, applying tourniquet techniques. It’s time to look into the high-pressure...
Cordyceps: What are they, and how can they improve cycling performance?
Rouleur takes a closer look at the mushrooms designed to enhance performance and boost your recovery
Endless trails, patience, and 120g of carbs an hour: How Christian Meier has reached new heights in his performance
Former cyclist turned ultra-runner, Christian Meier, speaks to Rouleur about his love for nature, coming back from injury, and how dialling in on his nutrition...
Can coffee make you a stronger cyclist – beyond the caffeine kick?
It is widely known coffee can help boost your performance, but what if the nutrients in coffee had benefits that helped recovery, too?
The science of spinning: do bigger chainrings really equal higher speeds and more danger?
Is the suggestion that the UCI clamp down on gear ratios in order to reduce crashes well-intentioned but toothless? And what ratios should the rest...
My perfect indoor setup: four training setups to get you inspired
Whether it’s down to family set-up, hitting specific numbers or boosting fitness for your next event, indoor training is essential for all levels of rider....
The science of detraining and retraining: how quickly do you really lose and regain fitness?
All of us endure periods off the bike, but how significant is the impact on physiology and performance? And how can you maintain fitness and...
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