For some riders, serious cycling training starts on January 1st. For others, it begins on December 1st or earlier. I believe riders with ambitions of riding at the top level (not necessarily pro level) should start their winter training in November. Still, I also know that some riders prefer not to put too much pressure […]

It’s October, and for most riders in Europe and USA/Canada, it’s the beginning of a long period without frequent cycling races. Maybe you ended your season with some of your best results ever, or perhaps you have already been in ‘off-season mode’ for a couple of weeks. Based on my experience, I have made a list

From a scientific/pedantic point of view, road cyclists have some common myths or misconceptions about lactic acid and lactate. However, from a practical point of view, these facts shouldn’t change your approach to training. Not at all. Anyways, here is a short update about lactate and why you shouldn’t care too much. Lactic acid vs

Threshold power is the key to a successful cyclist. Climbers, time-trial experts, and sprinters all need strong threshold power if they want to win any race. Of course, a highly-trained aerobic system, tactical acumen, VO2 max, and sprinting prowess also matter. But if you don’t want to get dropped by the leaders, then having a

If you’re a road cyclist, you know that VO2 max is one of the most important metrics to track. Simply put, VO2 max measures how much oxygen your body can utilize during exercise. The higher your VO2 max, the more endurance you’ll have on the bike. In other words, if you want to dominate on