Rouleur Performance

Getting more out of maternity: How Joss Lowden trained through pregnancy

For Joss Lowden, being pregnant meant finding new ways to train, not a reason to slow down

The physiological benefits of cycling - whatever your ability

Occasional cyclist or pseudo-professional, our favourite sport and activity will forge a stronger, leaner, happier you. Let’s lift the anatomical b...

The age-related gender divide

The past few years have seen ‘youngsters’ dominate the men’s Grand Tours. It’s a different story in women’s racing where the biggest races are the ...

Sun, sweat, and sodium: How the pros manage hydration

The more you sweat, the more salt you lose, so how do professional riders manage their hydration during the summer heat

Pros vs amateurs: exploring the difference in physical performance

In order to ride a Grand Tour riders have to be at their peak physical performance, but how big is the gap between a Tour de France athlete and an ...

Science of peak performance: how Tadej Pogačar can win the Tour de France

Tadej Pogačar has an elite physiology that few can match. And, as his head of performance reveals, it’s at a far deeper and nuanced level than VO2m...

Heading high to peak at the Tour de France: The theory vs reality

Altitude training and the pre-Tour de France camp are synonymous in modern-day racing, but how closely does the physiological ideal match rider exp...

Time trial vs mountain stage: How the pros optimally fuel for both

We asked Soudal - Quick-Step's nutritionist, Maaike Polspoel, how riders will fuel for a time trial compared to a mountain stage at this year's Giro

Navigating the rollercoaster: How riders manage the ups and downs of Grand Tour racing

With three long weeks of racing, Rouleur speaks to Trek-Segafredo's team psychiatrist about how the riders control their emotions

Sitting or standing? The appliance of climbing science

A rider’s climbing technique, weight and muscle-fibre type will all impact who’ll be wearing the pink jersey in Rome on Sunday May, 28 2023…

Chasing the pink jersey: What it takes to challenge at the Giro d'Italia

Looking to discover the training strategies behind hitting top-five at the Giro d’Italia. Well, you’ve come to the right place…

Training by power: Everything you need to know

They’re omnipresent in the professional peloton and increasingly so at an amateur level. Here’s how to maximise your power meter for faster, strong...

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