Climbs
Statistics: Furka Pass from Andermatt, Switzerland Length: 7,18 miles / 11,55 km Elevation Gain: 2799 feet / 853 m Average Gradient: 7,4% Strava Segment: https://strava.app.link/4ZZ9biu240b Hotel Recommendation: https://thebaseandermatt.com Best time to go: June to September/October Starting in Andermatt and finishing in the
Climbs
At 2802 m / 9193 ft, the Col de la Bonette is France's highest paved Pass and one of the highest paved roads in Europe. There are two main ascents to the Summit of the Bonette. The southern ascent pictured above from Saint Etienne de Tinee is around 26
Performance
Training partners are arguably the most important element in becoming a stronger cyclist. In my opinion, a good training partner is far more important in cycling than a dedicated training plan. So what makes a good training partner, and most importantly why should you ride with cyclists much stronger than
A completely accurate, only slightly concerning inventory (now much more realistic than I ever wanted) At some point early in this relationship, I believed cycling was something people did. Like, occasionally. On weekends. When the sun is out. For fun. That version of reality lasted about three weeks. I knew
Today's internet is flooded everyday with new ideas and misinformation regarding Cycling Training. Recently, there always seems to be a new training method circulating the internet that promises cyclists immediate results and a 20+ watt FTP Boost. I am no Certified Cycling Coach, and I feel hesitant offering
5 Life Lessons I've Learned from Riding my Bike Cycling has always been important to me, and it has taught me lessons far beyond the places the sport has taken me. The experiences and emotions I have felt on the bike have always been similar to the ones
The best Aero and Lightweight wheels on the market in 2026. The Best Aero Wheels in 2026 Recommendations for the best Aero Wheels in this publication has largely been gathered by Cycling Weekly's Wheel Testing Results in the Silverstone Wind Tunnel. In addition, I will highlight wheels that
1. The Dolomites, Italy The Dolomites are in my opinion the most beautiful mountains in the Alps. If you love climbing and the mountains, the Dolomites are the best place in the world to ride your bike. The local food, wine, and hotels are also world-class in the Dolomites.
1. Passo dello Stelvio from Prato, Italy Statistics: Distance: 14,66 miles / 23,59 km Elevation Gain: 6038 feet / 1840 m Average Gradient: 8,2% Strava Segment: https://strava.app.link/POnNTyVU40b Hotel Recommendation: https://www.zum-goldnen-adler.com/en/ Pro Tip: Make sure to book the Breakfast and
Cycling Climbs, Tech, and Performance
Today, I am very proud to announce the Gipfel Collective's first partnership with dunatura! Dunatura is a German health and nutrition company that focuses on personalized vitamins and supplements. In collaboration with dunatura, the Gipfel Collective and I have created a "Radpack" or Cycling Vitamin Pack
I’ve said it before: Nobody prepares you for dating a cyclist. You expect early alarms, Sunday Mornings alone at home, and hearing the phrase “It’s an investment” every time another suspiciously identical black bike part arrives at your front door. What you don’t expect is becoming an
As the peak of Summer nears and the year's highest temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere approaches, I thought it would be fitting to discuss the benefits of training in the heat. Not surprisingly, there is now compelling evidence that suggests that training in the heat (> 90F / 32C)
Every year the Berchtesgaden Bicycle Association hosts an Everesting Event on Germany's highest Panoramic road, the Roßfeld Straße. This year's event is taking place tomorrow on the 13th of June. In cycling terms, an "Everesting" means riding repeatedly up and down a chosen climb
Statistics: Passo Giau from Pocol, Dolomites, Italy Length: 9,8 km / 6,1 miles Elevation Gain: 923 m / 3028 feet Average Gradient: 9,5% In honor of Stage 19 of the 2026 Giro d'Italia today, and the highest point of this year's race (the Cima Coppi)
Today’s internet is unfortunately inundated with cycling training information. With that being said, training based on power and lactate threshold is a relatively new phenomenon in cycling. I believe and have always believed in hard consistent training to become faster on the bike, rather than taking a highly structured
Statistics: Albula Pass from Tiefencastel, Switzerland Distance: 22,5 km / 14 miles Elevation Gain: 1360 m / 4462 feet Average Gradient: 6,1% The Albula Pass sits in the heart of Switzerland's Graubünden Region connecting St. Moritz and the Engadin Valley to the Northern Grisons. The Albula is in
An observational study from someone who gifted the wrong things too many times. Buying gifts for a cyclist boyfriend seems easy at first. They have one very obvious interest. One clear hobby. An entire personality built around riding bikes up mountains for fun. How hard can it be? What I
Statistics: Timmelsjoch from St. Leonhard (Merano), Italy Distance: 29,1 km / 18,1 miles Elevation Gain: 1806 m / 5925 feet Average Gradient: 6,2 % Timmelsjoch or Passo Rombo historically linked the Ötztal Valley in Tyrol with the Passeir Valley in South Tyrol. Today, Timmelsjoch is considered to be one of
A completely accurate, only slightly concerning inventory (now much more realistic than I ever wanted) At some point early in this relationship, I believed cycling was something people did. Like, occasionally. On weekends. When the sun is out. For fun. That version of reality lasted about three weeks. I knew
Whether I am commuting or passing time on the bike, I always enjoy listening to cycling inspired Podcasts, and of course, I have a few favorites I would like to share with you. The majority of the Podcasts shared in this Article have been created by ex-Pros, who share
Statistics: Col de la Madone from Menton, France Distance: 14,5 km / 9,1 miles Elevation Gain: 915 m / 3001 ft Average Gradient: 6,7% The Col de la Madone is one of the most famous climbs in the Côte d'Azur. The Madone first became famous as a
