PERFORMANCE

Deep dives into the world of cycling performance; training, aerodynamics, science and technique

The age of fitness: How our bodies and training evolve through the decades

The age of fitness: How our bodies and training evolve through the decades

Our bodies change over the course of our lifespan, but how does it impact our fitness on bike?

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Why I Ride: World Superbike rider, Scott Redding

Why I Ride: World Superbike rider, Scott Redding

The British motorbike rider is a household name in the motorbike racing scene, however, he also has a pretty big engine on the road bike...

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How to pace for endurance cycling

How to pace for endurance cycling

Pacing effectively can mean the difference between finishing strong or falling short

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Why I Ride: Oli Broom, founder of The Slow Cyclist

Why I Ride: Oli Broom, founder of The Slow Cyclist

The journey to where Oli Broom is today all started with a ride from the UK to Australia for the Ashes. He tells Rouleur more...

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Why I Ride: F.C.Cycling duo, Frances and Chrissie

Why I Ride: F.C.Cycling duo, Frances and Chrissie

The duo that make F.C.Cycling are relatively new to the sport, however, they’ve made an important contribution to opening up cycling to women of all...

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Mind over matter: How to regain confidence on the bike after a crash

Mind over matter: How to regain confidence on the bike after a crash

Sometimes it is not always as easy as just getting back out there

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Coach's view: Training through the menopause

Coach's view: Training through the menopause

It’s a life-changing period for a woman, and motivation to stay fit might be low, but here is how you can continue to stay fit...

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Why I Ride: Adventure athlete, Sophie Storm Roberts

Why I Ride: Adventure athlete, Sophie Storm Roberts

Taking on epic adventures has helped Sophie Storm Roberts uncover her potential and she is on a mission to help others see the same in themselves 

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Is mobility the answer to becoming a better cyclist?

Is mobility the answer to becoming a better cyclist?

Tight muscles, regular injuries, or discomfort when cycling? Stretching and mobility might the answer to solving those problems. Rouleur finds out more from a cycling...

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Why I ride: Chase the Sun founder, Olly Moore

Why I ride: Chase the Sun founder, Olly Moore

Chase the Sun is an annual event that takes place on summer solstice, but the founder’s love for the bicycle goes far beyond this one-day adventure

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Consistency, goal setting, and resilience training: How to best prepare for your multi-day cycling event

Consistency, goal setting, and resilience training: How to best prepare for your multi-day cycling event

Rouleur speaks to cycling coach Rob Lee about how to train your mind and body for back to back days in the saddle

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Why I ride: Paul Ainsworth

Why I ride: Paul Ainsworth

Michelin-starred chef Paul Ainsworth shares his journey into cycling, revealing his joys, challenges, and newfound sense of freedom

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Why I ride: Lael Wilcox

Why I ride: Lael Wilcox

Ultra-endurance rider Lael Wilcox reflects on her cycling journey from a simple six-kilometre commute to an impending world record attempt around the world

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Support for all: Why it’s time to start taking sports bras seriously in cycling

Support for all: Why it’s time to start taking sports bras seriously in cycling

Female cyclists shouldn’t have to suffer in silence if they are experiencing breast discomfort

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Nasal breathing - how much of an impact does it really have on your performance?

Nasal breathing - how much of an impact does it really have on your performance?

The breathing technique is being used by those at the top of their game, so is it something everyone can benefit from too?

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How food timing before a ride might be impacting your performance

How food timing before a ride might be impacting your performance

A shaky start to a ride could have a simple answer

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Sun, sweat, and sodium: How the pros manage hydration

Sun, sweat, and sodium: How the pros manage hydration

The more you sweat, the more salt you lose, so how do professional riders manage their hydration during the summer heat

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Pros vs amateurs: exploring the difference in physical performance

Pros vs amateurs: exploring the difference in physical performance

In order to ride a Grand Tour riders have to be at their peak physical performance, but how big is the gap between a Tour...

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Time trial vs mountain stage: How the pros optimally fuel for both

Time trial vs mountain stage: How the pros optimally fuel for both

We asked Soudal - Quick-Step's nutritionist, Maaike Polspoel, how riders will fuel for a time trial compared to a mountain stage at this year's Giro

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Navigating the rollercoaster: How riders manage the ups and downs of Grand Tour racing

Navigating the rollercoaster: How riders manage the ups and downs of Grand Tour racing

With three long weeks of racing, Rouleur speaks to Trek-Segafredo's team psychiatrist about how the riders control their emotions

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Coming back stronger: How to bulletproof your body like an athlete after injury

Coming back stronger: How to bulletproof your body like an athlete after injury

How the track cyclists from the Great Britain Cycling Team make an effective return from injury

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What now? Overcoming post-event blues

What now? Overcoming post-event blues

You've done the training and achieved your goal but are left feeling demotivated and flat. We speak to two cyclists who know just how you...

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‘Cycling gives me a bigger high than alcohol’ - Finding sobriety through cycling

‘Cycling gives me a bigger high than alcohol’ - Finding sobriety through cycling

Thomas Martinez explains how he became faster, better, stronger, thanks to life teetotal

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