Heart Rate Drift on a Home Trainer: Why Your Heart Rate Increases

On a stationary bike, your heart rate may gradually increase even as the power you generate remains perfectly stable. This phenomenon, known as heart rate drift, can also be observed during long […] Read more →

Garmin Stamina: Does It Really Know How Much You Have Left?

You’ve been riding for three hours. Your legs are starting to feel a little heavier, the climbs seem a bit longer, and your Garmin still shows 37% Stamina. Does that […] Read more →

Lactic acid: Turn that burn into power

Can you feel it—that burning sensation in your legs? It builds up gradually. Your thighs tighten, your muscles seem to be on fire, and every pedal stroke becomes a struggle. For a […] Read more →

Tour de France: Why Ride on the Rest Day?

On paper, the rest day should be the easiest part of the Tour de France. Get more sleep, stay in bed, enjoy the air conditioning, and—above all—don’t touch the bike. In reality, […] Read more →

“The Seixas Effect”: Loose Gears, Early Success?

Should the removal of gear ratio restrictions for young riders be seen as a career accelerator… or a risk to the development of future athletes? The rapid rise of Paul Seixas, a […] Read more →

What if modern cycling was simply… faster?

Tadej Pogačar’s demonstration at Strade Bianche and the astonishing performance of young Paul Seixas bring a crucial question back into focus. What if the models used for twenty years to judge cycling […] Read more →