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...

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...

Rouleur takes a deep-dive into what underlines cycling performance and the metrics that matter for a productive off-season

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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....

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...

Fancy planting your chamois on a saddle for nearly a third of a day? WorldTour riders do and here’s physiologically why…

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Alcohol and cycling aren’t exactly happy bedfellows but, for many, they’re certainly lifelong companions. So what does alcohol do to your body and cycling performance?...

Scientific and anecdotal evidence shows that the likes of Zwift will transform both your indoor and outdoor riding. Here’s why you must build virtual speed...

Cyclocross is a wonderous sport that’ll transform your fitness and technical skills. Here, we dig deep into the muddy fields to reveal how, with a...