A little bit off topic for my cycling science site, I know. Had a blast watching the CX race Superpokal at Voldsløkka today. Took a few photos that
Power profile and characteristics of successful U17 cyclists
How much power is required to produce a top result for U17 riders? And what is it that separates successful riders from their less competitive
A useful training intensity chart
Most keen cyclists are familiar with the concept of FTP, which is short for functional threshold power. FTP is commonly used to estimate the
New study: The Training and Power Profile of Professional U23 Riders Throughout a Season
What does the power profile of professional U23 riders look like? And how do they train to perform on UCI Continental level races? A recent study
Junior riders: Should I do strength training?
Illustration photo: Jonas Hvideberg at the U23 European Championship. Copyright Norges Cykleforbund. Should junior riders be doing strength
Increased efforts
Rarely do ordinary efforts produce extraordinary results. The above is true about athletic performance. Achievements out of the ordinary are
Power Speed Profile: A test protocol to identify your weapons
Is the Power Speed Profile the next tool to replace FTP in mapping and tracking cycling performance? It may very well be. If you have ever done
Cycling aerodynamics: State-of-the-art
Cycling aerodynamics is a an area of potential gain that is often overlooked by amateur riders. Reducing your drag throughout a race means higher
COVID-19 and training | Should you stop riding?
Due to the Corona virus, or COVID-19 pandemic, an increasing number of cyclists have spare time to kill at home and away from work. It may be