PERFORMANCE
Deep dives into the world of cycling performance; training, aerodynamics, science and technique
Road to recovery: how WorldTour riders are returning from injuries faster than ever
Breaks and fractures are sidelining pros for weeks rather than months, and a bad crash no longer spells the end of a season. NSN Cycling’s...
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
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
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 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
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...
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