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Core training: the best workout for road cyclists

Indoor vs. Outdoor Training: What is the difference

Many road cyclists wonder why they ride at higher power outdoors than they do indoors. Or in other words: Why does training on a smart trainer or bike turbo feel much more strenuous at the same power output? Is this just a feeling or reality? Sports scientist and former cyclist Patrick Marseille from HYCYS, formerly STAPS, laboratory in Munich (www.hycys.de) knows the answer: “First of all, we are always interested in what science says. Studies […]

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Letape du Tour – Riding a Stage of the Tour de France

In 2020, L’Etape du Tour will be held for the 30th time. This year, on September 6, the course covers 177 kilometres and three long climbs around the coastal town of Nice at the Cote d’Azur. The 30th edition of L’Etape du Tour will not take place on July 5, 2020 as originally planned but […]

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Heat Battle – Cool Tips for Road Cycling in Summer

Heat stresses our organism! Therefore, if you want to keep cool and prevent your body from overheating on your bike, even at really high temperatures and in glaring sunlight, our tips on training, nutrition and health for cycling in the heat of summer will help you. Right timing for training If you want to train […]

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Low Carb Training: Train more effectively without carbohydrates

Those who forgot carbohydrates before and during training cannot only improve their fat metabolism and aerobic endurance, but also shorten their training time if cleverly timed.

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Pro tips for Zwift events and indoor races from Tanja Erath

Professional cyclist Tanja Erath from team Canyon SRAM-Racing gives tips for virtual races and Gran Fondos like the Alpecin Cycling series on Zwift. In 2017 Tanja Erath won the final of the Zwift academy. As a result she became a pro cyclist for Canyon SRAM-Racing. Prepare perfectly: nutrition “If you want to perform well in […]

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Drinking properly – the perfect sports drink

Quench your thirst during training, tours and races! These “ingredients” all belong in the water bottle – plus the optimal drinking strategy. Especially now in the heat of the moment – during a race or intensive training – it is extremely important to fill up with enough liquid energy. Nutritionist Corinne Reinhard from Powerbar, who […]

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Performance Measurement: Training with a Power Meter

The technical edge: power-controlled riding takes road bike training to a new level. Because road cyclists can control their sessions perfectly with a power meter. No cycling pro rides without a power meter – in training and in competition. Meanwhile, power meters have become affordable also for non-professional athletes. The cheapest devices are available for […]

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Wrong Assumption: The Truth about Lactate

Lactate is harmful – this is what many athletes still wrongfully believe. However, lactate is a vital fuel and provides energy for muscles and organs. There are many myths about lactate. It is said to cause muscle acidosis, to be a sign of fatigue and it is used in laboratory diagnostics and field tests to […]

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The 2020 Team Alpecin bike: Canyon Endurace CF SLX Disc Di2

The new marathon road bike of Team Alpecin is technically and visually a real highlight. In the 2020 season, the members of the amateur team will ride a blue Canyon Endurace CF SLX 9.0 Disc Di2 with Shimano’s top groupset and integrated power meter. If you think a comfortable road bike cannot be sporty, you […]

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The Best Tips for a Training Camp at Home

Get ready for a completely different training camp experience! Instead of driving or flying to warmer and more southern regions – which is difficult at the moment anyway – improve your form at home. This may sound boring but can be a really interesting option. It also saves time, money and nerves. The only prerequisite: […]

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Core training: the best workout for road cyclists

The training experts at COROX have put together a special workout for road cyclists that strengthens and stabilises the core muscles. Plus: exercise video. Core training – for many ambitious hobby- and amateur cyclists, this idea seems daunting. “I want to spend the precious time I have for training on the bike and not on […]

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Strength training for cyclists: the 5 exercises every rider should do

“Strength training can have multiple benefits for cyclists, such as improving sprint performance, improving muscular strength, reducing body fat, improving lean muscle mass and increasing bone mineral density,”

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5 reasons to try night cycling

Riding your bike at night will boost your fitness over autumn and winter and deliver some surprisingly powerful benefits. The cold and dark winter months can be a hard time for road cyclists. Now that the clocks have gone back and the dark nights are setting in, it can be difficult to find time to […]

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How to train for big climbs when you don’t live near the mountains

Learn how to perform climbing-specific drills on flat roads, and how to use your own natural local conditions.

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