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The bike chain is often times an overlooked component of the bike. A cyclist can easily lose 3-4 watts of chain efficiency based on the type of chain being used on the bike. [1] Furthermore, a worn chain can also cause massive efficiency losses in the drivetrain and simultaneously wear
Climbs
Statistics - Col du Galibier Length - 34,8 km / 21,6 miles Elevation Gain - 2085 m / 6840 ft Average Gradient - 6% The Col du Galibier should need no introduction as it has been featured 64x in the Tour de France. Standing at a height of 2642m, the
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Tires can be confusing in 2026. Not to mention the dozens of tire manufacturers available on the market, cyclists also have the option to choose tubeless, clincher, or in some cases even tubular tires. The goal of this article is to summarize the most important points cyclists need to take
Climbs
Statistics - Passo del Mortirolo from Mazzo di Valtellina, Italy Length - 12,2km / 7,6 miles Elevation Gain - 1326m / 4350ft Average Gradient - 10,8% The Mortirolo is a giant in World Cycling. It is not the longest or the highest climb, but it is one of the
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Every now and then, I reflect on my life as a cyclist. I reflect on the people I’ve met on the bike, the Mountain Passes I’ve ridden, and the freedom I feel every time I go for a ride. I also regularly ask myself the question: Why I
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In the past 5-6 years, bike manufacturers have gone all-in on aerodynamics. During the Corona Pandemic, the bike market saw a sudden shift from a focus on lightweight bikes to aerodynamic bikes. After ~5 years of the most unrelenting aero development in the bike industry, it is safe to say
Performance
Depending on your goals as a cyclist, running can be a very useful supplement to cycling. Running is also a good approach to mix-up the monotony of cycling training. The main benefits of running for cyclists are increased bone health, aerobic fitness improvement, and the involvement of different muscle groups.
Performance
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
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In this article, I want to share my favorite cycling clothing with you. Reliable and performance oriented cycling clothing is a cyclist's best friend. Cycling clothing can also make or break a ride. (I learned it the hard way riding Stelvio in October without a proper jacket.) I&
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I am very proud to be born and raised in San Francisco. San Franciscans like to believe that they live in the best city in the world. We have the Pacific Ocean to the West, Mount Tamalpais and the Marin Headlands in the North, and of course the City by
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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
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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