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 their
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
I will be the first to admit that I am not the fastest descender. Race situations are of course different, but after many high-speed crashes, the descending risks in training with roads that are not closed are simply not worth it to me. However, what goes up must always come
Statistics: Sa Calobra in Mallorca, Spain Length: 9,41 km / 5,85 miles Elevation Gain: 660 m / 2165 feet Average Gradient: 7,2% Sa Calobra is the most famous climb on the island of Mallorca. It first became famous as a climb where the best cyclists went to test themselves
Proper recovery is the single most important aspect in cycling training. Without recovery, the body cannot adapt to higher-intensity training, and ultimately does not become stronger. As mentioned in Cycling Training 101, training to become a stronger cyclist is a continuous adaptation to higher stress, load, and fatigue. In order
Statistics: Passo Stelvio from Prato, Italy Length: 23,6 km / 14,66 miles Elevation Gain: 1840 m / 6038 ft Average Gradient: 8,2% When I think about cycling in the Alps, I think about Passo Stelvio. The climb's 48 switchbacks, its steep 8,2% average gradient, and its
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The mountains have always been my favorite terrain to ride a bike. Growing up in San Francisco where flat roads don't exist and training predominantly on Mount Tamalpais in my earlier years means climbing is in my DNA. Climbing in the mountains is undoubtedly what I love to
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Before cycling became inundated with carbon, cyclists rode beautiful metal bikes made of steel, titanium, and more recently alloy. Feel free to call me a cycling romantic, but these were the glory days of cycling when we rode hand-made metal bikes with feedback from the road that just doesn'
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The Swiss Alps are home to some of the highest Cycling Passes in Europe, and from the Swiss Town of Andermatt, there are 6 accessible Passes all above 2000m / 6562ft. Many of the Passes need no introduction as they are all famous in World Cycling, and are also featured regularly
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Statistics: Tre Cime di Lavaredo from Cortina d'Ampezzo Length: 22,36 km / 13,90 miles Elevation Gain: 1360 m / 4461 ft Average Gradient: 5% Tre Cime di Lavaredo or Drei Zinnen in German is without a doubt one of the most beautiful climbs in the World. The Italian
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The implementation of ~2x strength focused sessions a week can be extremely beneficial for cyclists. Some benefits of lifting weights for cyclists are increased max power output, better stability on the bike, and increased fatigue resistance. In addition, studies have shown that strength training also increases cycling efficiency. According to
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Berchtesgadener Land is not a well-known cycling destination for cyclists, but it is one of my favorite places in the world to ride a bike. It is also without a doubt my favorite place in Germany to go cycling. The region is perfect for climbers with some of the best
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Nutrition is more important than ever in 2026. Gone are the days of 6-7 hour endurance rides with minimal carbohydrates, and in are the days of fueling as much as possible on the bike. (Pro-cyclists are now consuming upwards of 100g of carbohydrates per hour in-training and in-races.) The main
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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
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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