Escapism, independence, and empowerment—solo cycling is one of the many underrated pleasures of road and gravel biking. Whether you’re going for a quick ride or tackling long distances, cycling alone can lead to fun and spontaneous adventures while providing tailored training experiences. However, riding solo requires a thoughtful approach to pre-ride planning. From maintaining focus … Read more
You’re on a long ride and feeling great for the first hour. However, as the ride continues, you start to notice an irritating tightness creeping into your lower back. Before long, that tightness turns into pain, and you find yourself shifting in the saddle, doing awkward pelvic thrusts at the handlebars, and stopping to stretch … Read more
A growing number of Tour de France cyclists now collaborate with breathing coaches—and for good reason. We take between 17,000 and 29,000 breaths daily, with oxygen fueling every workout. Yet, because breathing feels so automatic, we often overlook proper technique, tapping into only a fraction of our lung capacity. “Learning to harness one of your … Read more
