Cycling training tips, indoor riding notes and endurance gear insights for riders building fitness.
Carbs kept blood glucose steady on 3-hour rides, yet some eye movements still slowed. What a small cycling study found, and what it means for you.
Well Fuelled, Still Fatigued: What a Small Cycling Study Found Read More »
Your fresh FTP looks great on paper, but new research shows real cycling durability is what separates strong riders. Here’s a safe indoor way to test yours.
Your FTP Is Fresh — But Can You Still Produce Power After Two Hours? Read More »
Zwift’s new Watt Lock lands in October and holds your power steady during a free ride. Here’s what it does, what it doesn’t, and how to use it.
Watt Lock Could Be Zwift’s Best Feature for Time-Crunched Zone 2 Riders Read More »
Soft apricot jam rice cakes for endurance sessions: a simple eight-portion recipe with ingredients, wrapping tips and clear cooked-rice storage advice.
Apricot Jam Rice Cakes Read More »
Zwift’s new Race of Truth opens the 2026/27 Racing League on 22 September — mass start, no draft, nowhere to hide. Here’s how to pace it properly.
Zwift’s Race of Truth: How to Survive the No-Draft Opener Without Blowing Up Read More »
How much sleep do runners and cyclists actually need? The real minimum, why six hours is a red line, and how to fix late Zwift sessions.
What Is the Minimum Amount of Sleep Runners and Cyclists Need? Read More »
When to take protein powder and creatine if you ride mornings or evenings, how much you actually need, and the honest pros and cons of each.
Protein Powder and Creatine: When to Take Them If You Ride Mornings or Evenings Read More »
You already train hard. Here’s why two short strength sessions a week matter more after 40 — especially if you’ve swapped running for the indoor trainer
Strength Training for Women Over 40 Who Already Cycle and Run Read More »
Zones 1 to 6 in plain language, what each one actually does for your legs, and how to use them on Zwift without overthinking every ride.
Get to Know Your Cycling Training Zones to Ride Smarter Read More »
Padded shorts, chamois cream, saddle sores and forever tan lines — a funny, honest guide to the cycling things nobody warns you about. 🩷
Cycling Shorts, Chamois Cream and Other Things Nobody Warned Me About Read More »