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Training, Workouts, Health and MoreSeniors who ride have a much better immune system. "Older cyclists benefit from better protection against infections, according to study" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
5 ways to improve your riding performance that don’t involve cycling. "It’s obvious that in order to get better on the bike, you need to stick to it, train often and have a plan" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Cross Training on the Route to Race Readiness. "Cross training will make you fitter (cyclists are notorious specialists!), stronger and happier." By Dr Adrian Rotunno (bicycling.co.za)
How To Get Stronger Legs For Cycling. "When it comes to your muscles, cycling is a predominantly lower extremity exercise. Not including your heart, your legs are pumping harder than anything else in your body." By Eric Lister (ilovebicycling.com) (Image Credit not Found)
How to use a power meter to your advantage in CycloCross. "Looking at anything besides the course right in front of you is nearly impossible in a cyclocross race as the intensity in a cyclocross race and technical demands of cycling force you to be present each moment." By Hunter Allen (shoppeaks.com) (Image Credit not Found)
How to Stretch Your Hip Flexors for More Comfort and Better Performance. "Everything you need to know to maintain - and gain - stronger hip flexors, and make then most of your super-strong glutes." By Jennifer Acker (bicycling.co.za) (Image Source: SWEAT app - popsugar.com)
Yogi Bare Wild Paws Natural Rubber Extreme Grip yoga mat review. "Plant your paws on the super grippy Yogi Bare Wild Paws Natural Rubber Extreme Grip yoga mat - it can handle the heat." By Sam Hopes (livescience.com) (Image: © Sam Hopes)
Climbing With a Teammate Versus Going Solo. "Who Needs Teammates Anyway?" By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
4 tips to get ready for cyclocross…including racing in the office? "‘Cross is coming etc. etc." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
New stuff on Zwift that we’re looking forward to this upcoming trainer season. "In 2021, Zwift launched clubs, a feature that lets all sorts of organizations run events. There are now more than 20,000 of them." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca)
Build Endurance Fast - Your 10-Day Spring Plan. "It’s tough and requires commitment but this 10-day spring plan will get you fit, guaranteed." By Chris Carmichael (bicycling.co.za) Image by Chris Hitchcock
Cycling shoe fit: Everything you need to know. "The human foot isn’t made for cycling, says bike-fit expert Phil Cavell, which is why finding the right shoe is so important." By Phil Cavell (cyclist.co.uk)
Get a stronger core this winter with these plank exercises. "Mix up your routine as the days get shorter." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Verywell Fit
Your 8-Week Old Mutual Wealth Double Century Training Plan. "With just 3 rides a week - one long, one steady, and one speedy - this plan will have you ready to ride when you line up in Swellendam." By Selene Yeager (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found)
Climbing - Who Needs Teammates Anyway? "Climbing with a teammate versus climbing solo." By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
This Postride Yoga Flow Stretches Out All Your Tight Spots. "Your postride routine sets you up not just to feel better about what you've just done; it sets you up for future excellence, too." By Jennifer Acker (bicycling.co.za) Freepik
How To [Safely] Ride Drops On Your Mountain Bike. "Learning how to nail drops off-road - small ones and big ones - will make mountain biking way less scary, and hazardous." By Morgan Tilton (bicycling.co.za) Photo: Dan Chabanov
What is cardiovascular endurance? "An exercise physiologist explains what cardiovascular endurance is and how to improve it." By Amber Sayer (livescience.com) © Andrew White/Red Bull Content Pool
This is the absolute worst person in a paceline. "When someone does this, it’s very frustrating." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
This Pre-Ride Warm Up Will Make You A Better Cyclist. "Most people don’t even bother with a proper warm up before biking. They figure they’ll just ease into the ride and then kick it into high gear when everything starts to feel loose. It’s a common problem." By Eric Lister (ilovebicycling.com) Source: Andriy Bezuglov Adobe Stock
Stretching for Post-Ride Recovery. "As our muscles perform their duty of flexing or extending joints in our body, they either contract (shorten), or extend (lengthen)." By Scott Steele (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
Spice up your sex life by cycling with your significant other. "Couples who exercise together have more sex, research says." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
This is the absolute worst thing you can do to another cyclist at a stoplight. "Don’t do this." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
How to Grow Old Gracefully As a Cyclist. "Is Father Time catching up with you on the group ride? This checklist may help you determine if it’s time to prepare for the next phase of your cycling life." By Eben Weiss (outsideonline.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
6 tips on riding your first 100 km with Maghalie Rochette. "Advice from one of Canada's best on how to prepare." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Rapha
How to Set Up a Bike Trainer Space in Your Home. "A dedicated indoor trainer setup will make your Zwifting infinitely more fun - and more bearable. Set up your paincave like this." By Molly Hurford (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found)
Exercise More And Live Longer: Proven! "Two major studies, involving at least 100 000 people each, say that exercise helps you live longer." By Elizabeth Millard (bicycling.co.za) (Max Berger - unsplash.com)
12 Cadence Tips. "Pedaling is the most important skill for a cyclist to master. Yet, because most people learn to pedal as toddlers, there’s an assumption we’ve mastered it by adulthood through sheer repetition." By Chris Carmichael (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Cycling in hot weather: 9 tips to beat the heat. "How to stay hydrated, fueled and safe when cycling in the heat." By Stan Portus (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
ItalCycling's Lake Garda Training Camp: The Ideal Italian Experience for Experienced Cyclists. "One week of training camp in Italy on the Giro stages of Lake Garda. Full and experiential days in which to challenge yourself and one another, talking, riding, and learning about how to be a stronger, faster, better cyclist." By Alberto Fossati (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: ItalCycling
Cycling and HRT: How will it affect me? "Phil Cavell quizzes two experts on the efficacy of hormone replacement therapy and testosterone replacement therapy for older cyclists." By Phil Cavell (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Guide to Sugar Alternatives, Natural and Artificial. "If sugar is off your menu, what are the alternatives? From honey and maple syrup, to sucrose and stevia, here's the low down." By Karla Walsh (bicycling.co.za) Freepik/Racool
Endurance racing and motherhood - Erin Huck’s new adventures. "The Olympian and XC pro is making her way back to the races, starting with the Leadville Trail 100 this weekend." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Train Smarter: How cycling analytics can improve your form on the bike. "You can train harder and you can train faster, but if you really want to improve you need to train smarter. Here’s how the FormBeat cycling-focused mobile app could revolutionize your form." (road.cc) FormBeat
Strength Training Considerations For Different Types Of Biking. "Whether you’re on the road, a velodrome or carving up mountain trails, your bike riding is going to be significantly improved with a proper strength and conditioning routine." By Eric Lister (ilovebicycling.com) Source: Flamingo Images Adobe Stock
The Biomechanics of Climbing: Stand and Deliver. "Cycling is built on the lore of climbing big mountains, that epic battle of humans versus the environment. But surprisingly, not that much research has explored the biomechanics of climbing." By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
Top foam rolling mistakes and how to fix them. "How to use your foam roller so it helps you, rather than hurts you." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Wahoo unveils sports science facility in Boulder. "The fitness technology brand behind popular trainers, bike computers, pedals, and more aims to improve future products and training plans through research at the new facility." By William Tracy (velonews.com) Photo: Wahoo
How Riding eBikes Can Make You fitter, And Healthier. ""It's cheating" they cry. Nonsense. eBikes are just as good a tool as a normal bike for gaining fitness and good health." By Emelia Benton (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found)
All Your Pedaling Questions - Answered. "Cadence! Spinning circles! Float! Experts demystify the biomechanics of making your bike go fast." By Selene Yeager (bicycling.co.za) Trevor Raab
7 Bedtime Stretches - Wind Down and Get Rested! "Make these easy stretches the last thing you do before you go to bed, and watch your rest and recovery scores go off the charts." By Jenny McCoy (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found)
How Motor-Vehicles are Affecting Road Cyclists’ Way of Riding. "Based on new equipment, infrastructure plans, and technology, cycling should be getting safer, but studies are seeing the opposite." By: Susannah Allen
Ready to repeat? How to race back-to-back events. "From same-day events to races scheduled over many weeks, here are some insider tips on how to manage efforts and recovery across a crowded race calendar." By Hannah Otto (Finchamp) (velonews.com) Usage for editorial use only
Here’s Why Cycling Recovery Is So Important. "In our go-go-go society the focus always seems to be on working out and never on working in." By Eric Lister (ilovebicycling.com) Source: kenopictures - Adobe Stock
Are You Ready to Train? "How to tell when you're ready to drop the hammer." By Scott Steele (pezcyclingnews.com) contador everesting
How to get a six pack: Here's what it really takes. "Everything you need to consider in your quest to get a six-pack." By Dan Cooper (livescience.com) (Image credit: Vasyl Dolmatov/Getty)
Glute muscles: What they are and how to make them stronger. "Everything you need to know about your glute muscles, including how to get stronger glutes." By Becks Shepherd (livescience.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
The Muscles You Activate When Climbing Steep Inclines. "When the road gets steep, your body grabs for any help it can get - here's exactly what you go through, mentally and physically." By Selene Yeager (bicycling.co.za) Torwai
How to get better at climbing: 10 tips and 2
training sessions.
"Top tips and techniques for when the road points upwards." By Stan Portus (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Pedal Stronger with This Targeted Workout Plan. "Learning to pedal stronger starts off the bike - here is a range of simple exercises you can do anywhere, any time." By Selene Yeager (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found)
Is there really a ‘best’ time to work out? "Experts reveal if there really is a ‘best’ time to work out, and their answers might surprise you." By Sam Hopes (livescience.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Supplements to Boost Athletic Performance Can Increase Your Risk of Pancreatic Cancer. "According to a new study, substances that are said to boost athletic performance can also activate a receptor that speeds up the development of pancreatic cancer in mice." By Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan (scitechdaily.com) Credit: Imad Shureiqi
Drinking Coffee Can Reduce Your Risk of Kidney Injury by 23%. "Research has linked coffee drinking to a lower risk of acute renal damage." By Johns Hopkins Medicine (scitechdaily.com) (Image Credit not Found)
This simple exercise will improve your pedaling balance. "Do this once a week and you’ll notice gains in your fluidity." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images)
How important is foot position and posture for cyclists? "Harley Street expert and Team GB podiatrist for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, Simon Costain, talks about the importance of biomechanics and how to prevent common injuries." By Matt Lamy (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Giant Study Identifies Exercise Sweet Spot. "The potential impact of physical activity on health is great, yet it remains unclear whether engaging in high levels of prolonged, vigorous or moderate intensity physical activity above the recommended levels provides any additional benefits." Hone Your Gravel Bike Handling Skills. "As we surf the wave of the gravel bike - and event - revolution, let's take some expert tips on how to ace the terrain, no matter your bike." (bicycling.co.za) Photo: Jacques Marais
5 tips to get better sleep. "Stress negatively impacts your sleep, which could affect your cycling performance." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Oliver Woodman / Immediate Media - bikeradar.com)
Does massage work? "We've been enjoying a relaxing back rub for millennia, but does it actually work?" By Dr Claire Asher (sciencefocus.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Tips On How To Rehydrate The Body. "Dehydration may be detrimental to your health. After all, water performs several bodily functions, such as lubricating joints, digesting nutrients, and controlling body temperature." (socalcycling.com) (image: bicycling.co.za)
Six of the best energy bars for cycling. "A jersey-pocketful of the finest fuel for on and off the bike." By James Witts (bikeradar.com) (No Image Credit)
News,
Blogs, Misc.
The Strength Training Sins of Social Media. "I’ve been around the world of strength training for quite some time, long enough to recognize and understand the trends that come and go." By Menachem Brodie (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
This is why you’re not a Tour de France racer. "What is actually holding you back from Tour de France greatness?" By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
6 facts about varicose veins for cyclists. "Your veins can come in two varieties - dilated and varicose." (roadbikeaction.com) (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Airofit PRO Review - Training Your Breathing. "But before watts there was VO2 max or maximal aerobic capacity, which is a measurement of the maximum amount of oxygen your body can effectively use during exercise." By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: Chuck Peña
Chronic Stress May Speed Up Immune System Aging, Study Suggests. "We know stress is bad for us - here's how bad, and some ways you can minimize its negative effects on your body." By Elizabeth Millard (bicycling.co.za) Freepik/wirestock
Are sports bras bad for you? "We’re advised to wear them for exercise but are sports bras bad for you?" By Vicki-Marie Cossar (livescience.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
A Broken Scale. "A broken scale may or may not tell you something you want to know. It may say you’re doing ok. It may tell you you’re good enough." By Emlyn Lewis: (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found)
This Strava Feature Helped Me Crush My Most Elusive PR. "Using Strava to track his favorite PR segments has made Neal Rogers faster than he's been in a decade - including when he had a coach!" By Neal Rogers (bicycling.co.za) Photo: Trevor Raab
Ketones for cycling: What are they, do they work and are they banned? "Pros are calling for them to be prohibited despite studies showing they might not even work. So what gives with the dietary supplement?" By James Witts (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
‘Our bodies will not react to training unless we are rested.’ "Health and fitness is a balance between training and recovery and sleep, but most of us get our sums wrong." By Phil Cavell (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Slim, but Powerful: How To Build Strength Without Bulk. "It’s not incredibly difficult to gain strength without mass." By SciTechDaily.com (Image Credit not Found)
What happened when I switched from an app to a coach. "A conversation with Andrew Randell." By Tom Perlmutter (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Yves Lampaert uploads Tour de France TT win to Strava... under 'John Deere' tractor alias. "Check out Yves Lampaert, Wout van Aert, Tadej Pogačar, Filippo Ganna and Mathieu van der Poel's rides (the latter with full power data)." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Quick Step Alpha Vinyl embraces use of controversial ketones with official agreement. "The Belgian squad has said that it will work with the company KetoneAid, who will supply it with their nutritional products." By Shane Stokes (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Morning or Evening Exercise? It Depends on Your Goals. "Early risers, you might want to include some evening sessions, depending on your fitness goals, if you want to optimize your training." By Monique Lebrun (bicycling.co.za) Freepik/ArtPhoto_studio
How to handle the summer sweats when training or racing. "Use these tips to manage excessive perspiration on summer rides." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Simcoe Bike Packing
9,000 training miles since January! Strava reveals what it takes to prepare for the Tour de France. "Racers have typically climbed the equivalent of Mount Everest 20 times this year and burned calories equal to 4,500 French macaroons." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit ASO Pauline Ballet)
Overtraining - Fitness on a Knife’s Edge. "What causes overtraining and how to balance training with recovery." By Scott Steele (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Why Riding Every Day Is Good For You. "Riding your bike every day will make you all sorts of good things - from happier to fitter, leaner to smarter." By Selene Yeager (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found)
Sudden Cardiac Death: Up to 80% of Athletes Who Die Suddenly Had No Symptoms or Family History of Heart Disease. "Recommendations on how to use gene testing to prevent sudden cardiac death in athletes and enable safe exercise was published on June 16th in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology." By European Society of Cardiology (scitechdaily.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Your Complete Guide to Riding - and Crushing - a Century. "How to train, fuel, and prepare for your strongest 100-miler ever." (bicycling.com)
‘The antidote to stress is sleep. Not rest, but sleep.’ "As bike fit guru Phil Cavell finds on his hunt for performance gains for midlife cyclists, it’s time we all woke up to the power of sleep." By Phil Cavell (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Gavin Kaps/Osprey Imagery
Breathing as a Recovery Tool. "Use breathing training post-ride to kickstart recovery." By Menachem Brodie (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
How to cram for your first gravel race - In 10 days. "An 'old' ex-pro roadie grapples with the reality of middle age and real life, while trying to make sense of his ever-devolving ego in the midst of the gravel scene." By Alex Candelario (velonews.com) Photo: Alex Candelario
Can the CICO Diet Help You Reach Your Nutrition Goals? "Whether you’re aiming to lose or gain weight, practicing the CICO diet - which stands for calories in calories out - offers one way to help you maintain a balance between taking in energy and expending it." By Monique Lebrun (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found)
Is Cycling Bad for Your Knees? "One big reason people get into cycling is that it’s a low-impact sport, meaning it’s gentle on your knees and other joints. However, it’s also extremely repetitive." By Selene Yeager (bicycling.co.za) Image - iStock
10 tips to prepare for a long race (other than fitness). "From nutrition to bike position, and strategy, Hannah Otto has you covered for your racing goals." By Hannah Otto (Finchamp) (velonews.com)
Cummings says Team Sky used him as "extreme diet guinea pig" for Wiggins. "To give one example, which I suspect was to act as a test run for Wiggins before they tried it on him, I trialed a super-restricted diet of 1000 calories a day." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Gautier Demouveaux)
The idea that short rides are pointless is a silly cycling myth. "So many cyclists out there still think any ride less than two hours in duration is pointless – that's far from the truth." By stevethomaspix (road.cc)
What goes into training for Race Across America? "Journalist and author Rupert Guinness embarks on RAAM after two delays and 70,000km of training." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Nathan Roderick Carter/Special to VeloNews
Anorexia Can Lead to Dramatic Changes in Brain Structure, New Study Shows. "A devastating and potentially deadly eating disorder, anorexia nervosa exerts its toll on the body. However, a new study also highlights the impact a lack of sufficient nutrition can have on the brain." By David Dield (sciencealert.com) (Roxana Wegner/Moment/Getty Images)
Nutrition and Training: Hydration for Cycling. "Problems related to the hydration of cyclists and the athlete’s organism are still quite common. Although there is a growing awareness of the importance of this issue, the estimation of the water-electrolyte balance in periods around training or competitions leaves much to be desired." (socalcycling.com) Photo: We Love Cycling
What is Whoop? A complete guide. "A complete guide to the data-driven wrist strap displayed at the Giro d’Italia." By Zach Nehr (velonews.com) Photo: Greg Kaplan
Power Analysis: Sofia Gomez Villafañe wins 10-hour battle with Lauren De Crescenzo at Unbound Gravel. "Sofia Gomez Villafañe has never done a training ride longer than five hours, and she didn’t ride any gravel in the off-season. She is a professional mountain biker." By Zach Nehr (velonews.com) Photo: Will Tracey
Strava’s Trail Routes offers improved routing for gravel and mountain biking. "Ride-tracking app says 'trail sports' are growing rapidly and it wants a piece of the pie." By Simon von Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit: Strava)
Exercise and Pollution - Long Term Health Risk? "Can regular exercise reduce risk of death with high pollution?" By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: declaration.org
The Benefits of Heat Training for Cyclists. "Cyclists continuously look for ways to beat the heat and gain an edge in performance. Heat training is a strategy which can meet both of these needs." By Kristen Arnold (bicycling.co.za) Photo: Erik Vermeulen/The Munga
The Link Between Overtraining, Your Mood, and Heart Rate Variability. "Paying attention to your mood and your heart rate variability can help you determine whether you need to dial back your training." By Elizabeth Millard (bicycling.co.za)
New study shows men and women get different benefits from exercise - depending on time of day they do it. "The randomized controlled trial found that Exercise Time of Day (ETOD) not only impacts how effective exercise is, but also that there are differences not only between the type of exercise undertaken and between men and women." By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) Photo: Simon MacMichael
Beat the Heat - Are Ice Vests Effective? "For endurance sports, the evidence is clear and unequivocal that performance is impaired with higher ambient temperatures." By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
52 per cent of people across the world think cycling in their area is too dangerous. "A survey reveals some troubling numbers." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Coffee drinkers have a 29 percent lower risk of death than non-coffee drinkers. "People who drink coffee regularly, with or without sugar, both seem to benefit from the beverage as it cuts down on the risk of early death, The Guardian reported." By Ameya Paleja (interestingengineering.com) Visual_Intermezzo/iStock
All the Ways You Should Be Using Witch Hazel but Aren’t. "This
cheap, natural astringent is just sitting in your
medicine cabinet, waiting for you to realize its
potential."
Phil Cavell: ‘The mainstream press peddles simplistic messages.’ "Expert bikefitter Phil Cavell examines whether there’s such a thing as too much exercise." By Phil Cavell (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Juan Trujillo Andrades
5 Fixable Reasons You’re Not Getting Faster. "We’ve all hit that depressing plateau - your friends are getting faster, but you are stuck. No matter what you try, no matter how many more miles you put in, everything just stays the same." By Selene Yeager (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found)
What is VO2 Max and How Can It Help Your Cycling Performance? "Also referred to as maximal oxygen uptake, VO2 max is widely considered the most accurate measurement of cardiovascular fitness." By Lauren Bedosky (bicycling.co.za) Freepik/ brgfx
What are the benefits of squats? "The benefits of squats are wide and varied - discover the science behind why this type of compound exercise is so beneficial." By Becks Shepherd (intheknowcycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Strava to provide subscribers with injury prevention plans. "Acquisition of Recover Athletics app extends Strava’s capability with the aim of keeping you injury-free" By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Which muscles does spinning work? "Indoor cycling is a firm favorite with fitness fanatics - but which muscles does spinning work? Find out with our essential guide." By Howard Calvert (livescience.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Scientists Discover a Key Reason Why Exercise Boosts Brain Health. "Exercise
increases levels of a chemical involved in brain cell
growth, which bolsters the release of the “feel good”
hormone dopamine, new research shows."
Zwift reverses course: Pace partners to remain in Makuri Islands. "Users ask for pace partners to remain in Makuri Island world, and Zwift listens." By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Zwift
Are protein bars good for you? "Are protein bars good for you? We weigh up the case for and against using a high-protein snack to build muscle, support weight loss and give you an energy boost" By Joanne Lewsley (www.livescience.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Phil Cavell: ‘I’m anti data for data's sake.’ "In a new series on training through midlife and beyond, an expert bikefitter ponders ageing and data." By Phil Cavell (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
5 tips for your first criterium. "If you are considering a crit, maybe it’s been a while since you’ve done one, here are ideas from Coach Peter Glassford." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Why Athletes Tend to Have a Lower Resting Heart Rate. "Resting heart rate as a baseline metric will guide everything you do to improve your fitness. And it's trainable." By Ashley Mateo (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found)
Zwift adds three new pace partners to Watopia. "Reacting to user demand, the virtual cycling environment will pull all pace bots from Makuri Island." By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Zwift
4 Common Pelvic Floor Misconceptions (You, Too, Gents!) "The pelvic floor is a group of muscles common to both men and women, that can be instrumental in efficient, pain-free exercise." By Heather Mayer Irvine (bicycling.co.za) Freepik/katemangostar
Can Heat Training Slow You Down? "Much research has gone into studying both the physiological benefits from heat adaptation along with the practicalities of getting heat adapted." By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
What causes muscle fatigue? "Want to keep your performance high? Here’s what causes muscle fatigue and how to avoid it." By Will McAuley (livescience.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
How hard is the Giro d’Italia? "Data provided by WHOOP for the 2021 Giro d’Italia shows what it takes to ride the Italian Grand Tour." By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Zwift to cease support of older hardware, operating systems as of August 1. "The deadline means users of deprecated hardware and no-longer-supported OS's must upgrade to continue using the virtual cycling environment." By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Canyon SRAM
Top tips for how to pace your race. "Pacing considerations when planning your race strategy." By Hannah Otto (Finchamp) (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
How Long Does It Take For Your Body To Get Used To Cycling? "Will the tiredness fade with time or not?” “Will it get easier with time?" By Lana Alibabic (edmchicago.com) Source: liv-cycling.com
Zwift changes its layout - and people are very angry. "Some users have criticized the virtual training app’s new home screen update and the absence of the ‘Ride With’ feature." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Mark Beaumont: 'I don't want the next 20 years of my career to be the same as the first 20.' "My X factor is my ruthless consistency and ability to suffer." By Emma Cole (cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found)
Perfectionism Can Hold You Back from Performing at Your Best. "Sweat the big stuff, people! Here's how you can recognize and overcome a perfectionist mindset - and thrive on the bike." By Martura Winderl (bicycling.co.za) Freepik/Rochak Shukla
Should cyclists adopt a plant-based diet? "Plant-based diets are growing in popularity but can they work for cyclists? We examine the science." By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Why a balanced diet is important for your health. "Wondering why a balanced diet is important? These nutritionists weigh in." By Catherine Renton (livescience.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
A Combination of Three Simple Treatments May Reduce Risk of Invasive Cancer by 61%. "Preventive efforts in middle-aged and older adults today are largely limited to screening and vaccination efforts." By Frontiers (scitechdaily.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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