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953 articles across 20 pagesPOWER METER VS SMART TRAINER: WHICH SHOULD YOU BUY FIRST?
A power meter measures the bike outdoors and indoors. A smart trainer adds a controlled indoor environment. Use your key sessions, climate, space and bike compatibility to decide which problem to solve first.
ROUVY VS ZWIFT: WHICH INDOOR CYCLING APP IN 2026?
Zwift acquired ROUVY in April 2026, but the two indoor-cycling apps still have separate subscriptions and very different experiences. Here is the current, evidence-checked decision for real-route riders, racers and coached cyclists.
STEADY STATE VS INTERVAL TRAINING: WHICH BUILDS MORE CYCLING FITNESS?
Steady-state work and intervals train different systems. Both matter, the mix matters more. Here's how elite riders balance them — and what amateurs get wrong.
TUBELESS VS CLINCHER ROAD TYRES: COMPATIBILITY, SPEED AND REPAIR
Tubeless can seal some tread punctures and removes the inner-tube pinch-flat mode; a tubed clincher is simpler to install and repair. The right choice depends on the exact tyre-rim system, route and maintenance you will actually do.
WAHOO VS GARMIN CYCLING COMPUTERS: WHICH IS BETTER IN 2026?
Garmin is the stronger fit for deep navigation and a broad training ecosystem; Wahoo is the cleaner fit for a focused ride and workout workflow. This 2026 comparison uses the current product ranges and verified manufacturer claims.
ZONE 2 VS ENDURANCE TRAINING: WHAT'S ACTUALLY THE DIFFERENCE?
Zone 2 and endurance training get used interchangeably — they're not the same thing. Here's the physiological difference and why it matters for how you plan your week.
ZWIFT VS TRAINERROAD IN 2026: WHICH ONE FITS YOUR TRAINING?
TrainerRoad is built around adaptive planning; Zwift is built around a virtual riding world. In 2026 the apps also connect directly, so the real choice is planning, experience, or both—not an invented universal winner.
I READ EVERY STEPHEN SEILER PAPER I COULD GET MY HANDS ON. HERE'S WHAT I LEARNED.
I went down a rabbit hole. Eight weeks reading every Stephen Seiler paper I could get my hands on. The famous ones, the obscure ones, the 2007 autonomic study nobody talks about. Here's what twenty years of data from a lab in Norway actually says.
WHY CYCLING NEEDED WOUT TO WIN ROUBAIX
A Sunday in Hell, and finally a contest. Wout van Aert won Paris-Roubaix against Pogacar in the fastest edition ever. Here is why this one mattered beyond the result.
THE SATURDAY SPIN
Get the week's training takeaways in one email.
30,000+ serious cyclists. What worked this week, what the pros did differently, and how to apply it.
AGE-GROUP FTP BENCHMARKS 2026: WHAT YOUR WATTS REALLY MEAN
You know your FTP. You know your weight. What you probably don't know is where those numbers actually place you. Here's the age-group FTP benchmarking framework for 2026 — W/kg bands, category ranges, and what realistic year-on-year progression looks like.
BEST CYCLING PODCAST FOR TRIATHLETES
Most cycling podcasts don't know the bike is half your triathlon. Here are the shows — and specific episodes — that do.
BEST CYCLING TRAINING PODCASTS FOR AGE-GROUPERS
Most cycling training podcasts are aimed at pros or total beginners. Here are the shows that actually speak to the age-grouper balancing real life with real progression.
BEST INDOOR CYCLING PODCASTS TO SURVIVE THE WINTER
Indoor training hurts less with the right podcast. Here are the cycling shows built for long turbo sessions — with episode length, pacing, and substance in mind.
CYCLING TRAINING PLANS FOR THE COMEBACK RIDER
Six months off. A year off. Longer. Here's the 12-week structure that rebuilds cycling fitness from a realistic starting point — without the blown ITB and lost motivation most comeback riders hit at week four.
CYCLING COACH NEAR ME: WHY LOCATION DOESN'T MATTER ANYMORE
In 2026, the best cycling coach for you probably isn't in your city. Here's why the 'near me' search is the wrong frame, and what you should optimise for instead.
CYCLING PODCASTS FOR INDOOR TRAINING
Not every cycling podcast survives a threshold interval. Here's the match-up: which shows pair with which indoor session type.
DAN LORANG PODCAST EPISODES ON ROADMAN
The complete, verified archive of Dan Lorang's two Roadman interviews, what each covers and where Roadman interpretation begins.
EVERY EPISODE WITH PROF. STEPHEN SEILER
Prof. Seiler has shaped more endurance training in the last 20 years than almost anyone. Here's every Roadman appearance, with what to take from each.
FAST TALK VS THE CYCLING PODCAST VS ROADMAN: WHICH ONE FOR YOU?
Three of cycling's best podcasts. Three different missions. Here's the real breakdown of what each does best — and when to reach for which.
CYCLING TRAINING PLAN FOR GRAN FONDO: 12-WEEK BUILD
Twelve weeks. One goal: finish strong on gran fondo day, not empty. Here's the week-by-week build that gets you ready for 100-180km events without wrecking your life.
HOW MUCH DOES AN ONLINE CYCLING COACH COST IN 2026?
Compare publicly advertised online cycling coaching prices on the same basis: human input, reviews, calls, plan changes, billing period, terms and total annual cost.
HOW TO PERIODISE A CYCLING SEASON (PRO TEMPLATE INSIDE)
Periodisation isn't arbitrary. Here's the annual structure pro teams use, why each phase exists, and how to build a year around your priority events — without overcomplicating it.
HOW TO STRUCTURE A CYCLING TRAINING PLAN (COACH'S FRAMEWORK)
Every good cycling training plan follows the same five principles. Miss any of them and the plan breaks. Here's the framework coaches use, with the template you can adapt to any rider.
HOW WE RECORD THE ROADMAN PODCAST — BEHIND THE SCENES
The Roadman Cycling Podcast is a full-stack media operation now. Here's the gear, the workflow, the prep — and the editorial choices that shape every episode.
IS A CYCLING COACH WORTH IT? A CAT-3 TO CAT-1 CASE STUDY
One rider. One season. Cat-3 to Cat-1. Here's the full picture of what coaching added — training structure, accountability, and specific adaptations — and when the investment pays back.
MASTERS CYCLING PLATEAU: THE 3 DECISIONS TO RECHECK AFTER 40
When progress stalls, do not assume age or add intervals. Verify the signal, audit what the week costs and change the smallest limiting input.
NEW STUDY CONFIRMS STRENGTH TRAINING BEATS MORE MILES AFTER 40
A 2025 meta-analysis just reviewed 17 studies covering 262 trained cyclists and found strength training significantly improves cycling performance with zero negative effect on VO2 max. If you're over 40 and only training on the bike, here's what you're missing — and the cycling-specific approach we recommend instead of max-effort barbell work.
PODCASTS FOR CYCLISTS OVER 40: 10 SHOWS THAT GET IT
Most cycling content is aimed at 25-year-old racers. Here are the ten podcasts that actually speak to the masters cyclist — longevity, recovery, and the training that still works after 40.
POLARISED VS SWEET SPOT TRAINING: WHAT THE SCIENCE ACTUALLY SAYS
Two methods. Two camps. Endless forum arguments. Here's what the research actually shows — and how to pick the one that fits your life, your volume, and your goals.
POWER METER TRAINING PLAN: A WEEK-BY-WEEK GUIDE
You have a power meter. Great. Now what? Here's the week-by-week plan that teaches you to train by watts — zones, session targets, TSS management, and the mistakes new power-meter owners always make.
THE TIME-CRUNCHED CYCLIST: AN 8-HOUR TRAINING PLAN
Eight hours can move your cycling forward, but there is no universal magic split. Use these two adaptable weekly templates, then choose your key sessions from your goal and recovery rather than copying a professional's week.
TRAINERROAD VS ONLINE CYCLING COACH: WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
TrainerRoad is a great product. An online coach is a different product. Here's when the $20/month app is enough, and when the $200/month human becomes essential.
WHAT CYCLING PODCASTS GOT WRONG ABOUT POLARISED TRAINING
The cycling internet has turned polarised training into a one-line prescription. Prof. Seiler has spent a decade pointing out what that misses — and it matters for how you train.
70.3 BIKE TRAINING PLAN: 12 WEEKS TO A FASTER BIKE SPLIT
Twelve weeks, built to drop your 70.3 bike split by 5–15 minutes while still running off the bike. Week-by-week structure for age-group athletes.
AERO POSITION TRAINING: HOW TO RIDE FASTER WITHOUT GETTING FITTER
Holding aero for two hours is a training adaptation, not a stretching test. Here's the progression that lets you stay low without losing power or torching your back.
THE BIKE LEG OF TRIATHLON: WHY MOST AGE-GROUPERS GET IT WRONG
The bike is 50–60% of your race-day time and the single biggest threat to your run. Most age-group plans give it a third of the attention. Here's what to change.
BRICK TRAINING FOR TRIATHLON: WHAT TO PRACTISE AND WHY
A useful brick has one job: learn the transition, rehearse race execution or combine training efficiently. Here is the evidence, the limits and five sessions that scale from a first triathlon to Ironman preparation.
CYCLING COACH VS TRIATHLON COACH: WHICH DO YOU ACTUALLY NEED?
Triathlon coach, cycling coach, or both? Here's the framework for deciding, based on where your time is leaking in race-day splits.
FTP TRAINING FOR TRIATHLETES: HOW IT'S DIFFERENT FROM CYCLISTS
Triathletes can't train FTP the way cyclists do. Volume, recovery, and session placement all have to change — or your run pays the price.
HOW MANY BIKE HOURS A WEEK FOR 70.3 TRAINING?
Not everyone needs 12 bike hours a week to train for a 70.3. Here are the realistic ranges by level, and where the diminishing returns start to bite.
HOW TO PACE THE BIKE IN A HALF IRONMAN (WITHOUT WRECKING YOUR RUN)
Most age-groupers blow the 70.3 bike leg in the first 30 minutes. Here's how to set a wattage cap, a heart-rate ceiling, and a fuelling plan that protects the run.
INDOOR CYCLING FOR TRIATHLETES: A STRUCTURED WINTER PLAN
Winter is when triathletes win or lose the bike leg. Here's the indoor-only 12-week plan that builds real bike-leg capacity — without the junk miles.
IRONMAN BIKE TRAINING PLAN: 16-WEEK BUILD FOR AGE-GROUPERS
Sixteen weeks, three phases, one goal: arrive at T2 with legs that can still run a marathon. A week-by-week Ironman bike plan for age-groupers.
STRENGTH TRAINING FOR TRIATHLETES: BIKE-SPECIFIC EXERCISES
Triathlon-specific strength isn't bodybuilding. It's resilience training for the aero position, durability for the late-race bike, and force production that transfers to watts.
WHAT WATTAGE SHOULD YOU RIDE IN AN IRONMAN?
The real answer to 'what watts should I ride at Ironman' is 'it depends on these five things'. Here's how to calculate your exact target wattage.
FRED WHITTON CHALLENGE TRAINING PLAN: 12 WEEKS FOR THE HARDEST SPORTIVE IN BRITAIN
The Fred Whitton stacks five of the hardest climbs in Britain into 180km. Kirkstone, Honister, Newlands, Wrynose and Hardknott. This plan gets you over Hardknott with something left for the run-in.
RIDE LONDON TRAINING PLAN: HOW TO TRAIN FOR THE 100-MILE CLOSED-ROAD SPORTIVE
Ride London is flatter than most sportives and that is exactly what catches people out. This plan builds the aerobic depth, group-riding economy and pacing to finish strong, not just survive.
RING OF BEARA TRAINING PLAN: 12 WEEKS FOR THE HEALY PASS
The Ring of Beara is 140km of Wild Atlantic Way with two serious climbs stacked into the second half. This plan gets you over the Healy Pass with legs left for the run home.
WICKLOW 200 TRAINING PLAN: A 12-WEEK BUILD FOR IRELAND'S TOUGHEST SPORTIVE
The Wicklow 200 asks for 200km and 3,000m of climbing across the hardest terrain in Leinster. This plan gets you to Sally Gap with legs intact and enough left to ride home.
HOW TO CHOOSE AN ONLINE CYCLING COACH: THE 9-POINT CHECKLIST
There is no single best online cycling coach. Use this nine-point checklist to find the coach, service level and working relationship that fit you.