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Why two cyclists with identical FTPs can have completely different race results — and how to train the fourth dimension of endurance performance. You've done the training. Your FTP is solid. Your VO2 max tests came back strong. On paper, you're as fit as you've ever been. So why did you get dropped on the final climb of last weekend's sportive by someone you'd been riding away from all day? The answer lies in a concept that's revolutionising how coaches and sports scientists

1. Cyclo‑cross opener: Lucinda Brand holds on in freezing Tábor On 23 November 2025 the opening round of the 2025/26 UCI Cyclo‑cross World Cup took place in Tábor, Czech Republic, and Brand claimed the women’s elite win.  Why it matters: Brand’s win shows that even with the usual off‑season changes (equipment, mud depth, new rivals) she’s still sharp when the snow and ice begin. For cyclo‑cross fans this race ticks the “early season shake‑out” box. Interesting observation:

Introduction Cycling performance depends on aerobic capacity, muscular endurance, recovery ability and the capacity to produce high power when required. One widely supported training approach that has gained substantial scientific backing in recent years is polarised training . This method distributes training intensity so that the majority of work is completed at low intensity, while a smaller proportion is carried out at very high intensity — with relatively little time sp

1. Indoor training kicks off with style (and a discount) If the nights are drawing in and you’re eyeing your turbo trainer warily, you’ll like this: during “Indoor Cycling Week” at Cyclingnews, they’ve rolled out a full set of advice on how to get the most out of indoor sessions — and as a cherry on top, an exclusive 20 % off deal on the Wahoo Kickr Core 2 (with Zwift Cog & Click) for readers.  Highlights: The dark evenings = “tunnel time” for many cyclists, so optimising yo

In endurance cycling, performance isn’t just about training volume or biomechanics. What and when you eat — plus how you recover nutritionally — can make a meaningful difference in power output, fatigue resistance, recovery, and adaptation. Nutrition influences: Fuel supply (muscle & liver glycogen, blood glucose) Substrate utilisation (carbs vs fat, sparing mechanisms) Recovery and adaptation (repair of muscle, mitochondrial remodelling, glycogen re‑synthesis) Resilience

What Is “Durability”? In the context of endurance cycling, “durability” refers to an athlete’s capacity to sustain performance (power, speed) under accumulated fatigue — whether late in a race, after many hours in the saddle, or following prior hard work. It is distinct from pure aerobic capacity (e.g., VO₂ max) or maximal power: it’s about resisting the performance drop‑off that comes from fatigue. A recent study of amateur road cyclists found that the most successful rider

In cycling (especially endurance or stage racing), performance is not just about training or physiology — how you fuel, recover, and adapt nutritionally can shift margins significantly. Good nutrition supports: Sustained power output (by maintaining glycogen, blood glucose, substrate availability) Reduced metabolic stress & fatigue Faster recovery & adaptation (repair, glycogen refill, remodeling) Resilience in multi-day events or heavy training blocks Minimizing GI issues,

What Are Muscle Synergies & Why They Matter in Cycling When you pedal, your neuromuscular (nervous + muscular) system does not always activate each muscle in full isolation. Instead, groups of muscles commonly fire together in coordinated patterns or “modules” known as muscle synergies . These synergies represent how the central nervous system organises control of multiple muscles to produce efficient movement. In cycling, effective synergies mean: Minimal “wasted” coactivati

Pogačar Goes Monumental Again: Fifth Straight Il Lombardia Win Tadej Pogačar has officially redefined what “closing the season in style” means. At Il Lombardia 2025 , he launched a solo attack with 36 km to go (on the Passo di Ganda) and held it to the finish, claiming his fifth consecutive Lombardy win and tying Fausto Coppi’s record.  The race was no casual affair. From Como to Bergamo over ~238 km, the parcours punished the legs and thinned the field. But Pogačar’s blend o

Why Nutrition Matters for Cycling Cycling performance is not solely determined by training or genetics — how you feed, fuel, and recover...

What Is Eccentric Cycling? In standard (concentric) cycling, the muscles shorten (contract) to produce force as you push the pedals. In...

1. Pogačar Doubles Down: Europe’s Crown After Worlds Solo Fresh off his dramatic solo win at the World Championships, Tadej Pogačar ...

To frame things, here are the core nutrition principles that underpin performance and adaptation in cycling: Fuel supply & substrate use...

The Concept: Muscle Synergies & Coactivation in Cycling In human movement, the nervous system often doesn’t control each muscle in...

1. Pogačar Pulls Off Monumental Solo to Win 2025 World Road Title In a performance that’ll be replayed in highlight reels for years,...