Col de la Madone: Understanding Its Difficulty, Demands, and Preparation
Col de la Madone is a highly challenging cycling climb known for its sustained length, significant elevation gain, and consistently steep gradients, r...
By Jordan
Category: Cycling & Fitness
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Gravel Bike Positioning: Optimizing Comfort, Control, and Efficiency
Optimal gravel bike positioning balances comfort, control, and pedaling efficiency across varied and unpredictable terrain, prioritizing stability and...
By Jordan
Bike Gears: Understanding, Shifting, and Maintenance
Efficiently changing gears on a bicycle requires understanding your bike's drivetrain, anticipating terrain, and executing smooth shifts with light pe...
By Jordan
How to Measure Watt Output on a Bike: Understanding Power Meters, Data, and Training Benefits
Measuring watt output on a bike is primarily achieved using a power meter, a sophisticated device that quantifies your actual mechanical work for obje...
By Alex
Manual Bikes: Factors Affecting Speed, Record-Breaking Velocities, and How to Go Faster
A manual bicycle's speed varies greatly, from 10-15 mph for commuters to over 45 mph for pros and 80+ mph in record conditions, determined by rider, b...
By Jordan
Zwift FTP: Understanding, Manual Update, and Importance
You can manually update your Functional Threshold Power (FTP) in Zwift by accessing your profile settings within the Zwift Companion app or the Zwift ...
By Alex
Bike Rollers: Measuring Distance, Methods, and Limitations
Measuring distance on bike rollers primarily involves adapting standard cycling sensors and devices to an indoor environment, relying on wheel revolut...
By Hart
Cycling Speed: Is 17 mph Fast? Factors, Benchmarks, and Improvement
Whether 17 mph on a bike is considered fast is highly relative, depending on rider experience, terrain, bicycle type, and ride purpose, ranging from v...
By Alex
Cycling Speed: Is 40 km/h Fast, Factors Influencing It, and How to Achieve It
A sustained speed of 40 kilometers per hour (km/h) on a bicycle is generally considered a fast pace for an unassisted rider on flat terrain, indicativ...
By Jordan
