Among this week’s new products, two textile manufacturers are offering new items: Gobik is launching a jacket that can withstand extreme cold down to -8°C, and Santini is presenting a complete winter […] Read more →
Tag: effort
Why is your heart rate higher than usual during exercise?
You’re riding at your usual pace, your power is stable… but your heart rate monitor shows 10, 15, sometimes 20 beats per minute more than usual. Panic sets in: « Have I […] Read more →
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 →
Nicolas Fritsch, or the art of reinvention
We had seen him a thousand times on screen in recent years, without ever truly meeting him in person. His voice, however, had never left us: calm, clear, almost clinical at times, […] Read more →
Élise Caron – Where the world becomes an inner landscape
Some people cycle to move forward, others to understand. Élise Caron does both. During a long interview, she spoke calmly, with that quiet clarity that prefers meaning to demonstration. Her sentences, sometimes […] Read more →
Carbs Galore: The Miracle Endurance Recipe Questioned
Consuming 90 to 120 g of carbohydrates per hour is the new trend in endurance sports, and cycling in particular, to achieve performance. But between gains of a few watts for pros […] Read more →
Physical abilities to improve to win
Anaerobic Capacity and Max Power: The Keys to Winning Beyond FTP
A high FTP is not enough to win races. High anaerobic capacity and maximum power make the difference. Here’s why and how […] Read more →
How Your Gut Affects Your Performance
Poor gut health can disrupt your training, recovery, and immune defenses
Bloating, cramps, diarrhea: have your intestines ever played tricks on you during exercise? You’re not alone. Nearly 70% of runners suffer from […] Read more →
Carbohydrate overdose in the peloton: progress or excess?
In recent years, rider nutrition has undergone a true revolution, with a significant increase in carbohydrate consumption during exercise. This trend aims to maintain high blood sugar levels throughout the race, thereby […] Read more →