PERFORMANCE
Deep dives into the world of cycling performance; training, aerodynamics, science and technique
How pro cyclists test their fitness, with UAE Team Emirates
We asked Jeroen Swart, UAE Team Emirates' performance coordinator, how they test riders each week — and it's a test that we can try too
What makes Alpe d'Huez so hard?
Nick Busca explains what exactly makes this Tour de France icon so imposing
How fit are Tour de France riders?
What does it really take to race, finish, and even win the world's toughest endurance sport event?
What is VO2max, why is it important and how can you improve it?
It's often regarded as the most important metric in endurance sports. But what does it really tell about your physiology?
Cleat position: why it's so important and how to get it right
It’s often neglected, but the connection between you and your pedals will make or break your ride
What is FTP and how do I use it?
We answer the most asked questions around one of the key metrics of cycling performance
One kilo of carbs a day: how riders fuel on hard, Alpine stages at the Giro
We asked Bora-Hansgrohe's head nutritionist, Robert Gorgos, how much riders eat and drink on the hardest Giro stages
Can ketones really enhance your performance? We tested them for a month to find out
Ketones boost endurance performance and accelerate recovery – those are the claims, anyway. We examined them with our own vigorous testing
Cameron Wurf: from Paris-Roubaix to Ironman World Championships in three weeks
The Ineos Grenadiers domestique and professional triathlete tells Rouleur how he balances riding at the world’s toughest bike races with competing at the highest level...
Proper science or hocus pocus? Pros and cons of using VLamax
VLamax might be new to you but, says its proponents, it has the potential to become as beneficial and popular to cyclists as FTP and...
What does it take to win Paris-Roubaix? The numbers behind Dylan van Baarle's victory
We looked at Dylan van Baarle's Strava numbers to understand what kind of effort he produced on Sunday to win the Hell of the North
Anatomy of cycling injuries, for a stronger recovery
What exactly happens in our body when we’re injured? It’s time to delve deep into the structural, neurological and psychological repercussions.
Colbrelli and hearth arrhythmia explained
The image of Sonny Colbrelli receiving CPR after a sprint was a shocking sight. In this guide we explain what arrhythmias are, and how you...
Supersapiens Energy Band, the world's first wearable for glucose monitoring
We gave the continuous glucose monitor a run for its money, and learned many things about sports nutrition along the way
High-tech training and racing: the best software for metabolic profiling
With coaches and athletes unable to meet in person to undertake fitness testing, the Covid-19 pandemic has pushed the digitisation of performance testing to a...
What is cycling economy and how do we improve it?
Improve your performance on two wheels without having to ride harder? It is possible and it’s all down to cycling economy. Here’s what you need...
Fuel better, ride faster: three nutrition mistakes, and how to avoid them
We asked culinary cycling guru Alan Murchison how to fuel for a ride without making rookie mistakes
Do I need custom insoles for cycling?
Your feet may be the most neglected part of your bike fit, but that's an oversight.
What is cycling torque and how do you improve it?
We wrestle over wattages and heart rates but we neglect this “rotational force” at our performance-pedalling peril.
Could I be a pro cyclist? Testing BORA-hansgrohe's scouting protocol
We tried BORA-hansgrohe's scouting protocol to see just how much better pro cyclists are than normal enthusiasts
What is Heart Rate Variability? How important is it for cycling?
We take a deep dive into a trendy, but often misunderstood metric in endurance sports
Elisabetta Borgia: Sport psychology on Trek-Segafredo
Elisabetta Borgia is the first full-time sport psychologist who works for Trek-Segafredo's men and women teams
The winter conundrum: long and slow rides, or short ones at high intensity?
Should you log in long miles in the winter, or is it better to focus on high intensity?
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