It’s often where it all begins: in the early morning, helmet still cold on the head, hands sliding on the bar tape, tires barely crunching on the wet asphalt. We mechanically adjust […] Read more →
Tag: adaptation
When the mind warms your hands on the bike
We all know someone like him. The one who turns every setback into an opportunity. His bike breaks? Perfect: an opportunity to learn its inner workings, to tinker, or to write a […] Read more →
Menopause: why metabolism slows down and what to do
Since the start of the Tour de France Femmes, several readers have written to us to ask a simple, yet crucial question: “Jeff, I ride, I pay attention to what I eat, […] Read more →
Heat Training: boost your performance with heat training
Heat training, or heat acclimation training, is gaining popularity for optimizing cycling performance. This method involves deliberately raising the body’s core temperature during specific sessions. Much more than just preparation for races […] Read more →
Heat Acclimation: How Accurate Is the Garmin Indicator?
Every year, the scenario repeats itself: the first heatwaves arrive, and despite solid training, the sensations are poor. You plateau faster, sweat profusely, and watts are harder to produce. This phenomenon, well-known […] Read more →