Early Season Race Prep: The February Training Strategy That Actually Works
The critical base-to-build transition happening right now. How to prep for spring races when pros are already racing and you're still building fitness.
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📚 ComparisonsAI vs Human Cycling Coach: 2026 Comparison
Tested six AI cycling coaches for 12 months. Here's when they beat human coaching, when they fail, and which ones actually improve your FTP and performance.
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📚 GuidesShould You Switch to Shorter Cranks? Complete Guide to 150mm-170mm
Shorter cranks reduce fatigue by 15-20% without losing power. Here's what Pogacar and Vingegaard already know about 150-165mm crank arms.
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🔍 ReviewsBest Cycling Power Meters Under $400 in 2026
Real-world testing of 7 affordable power meters. Accuracy, battery life, and which ones actually help you train better.
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📚 GuidesHow to Build a Base Training Plan With 8 Hours a Week
A realistic 12-week base plan for time-crunched cyclists. Zone distribution, weekly structure, and when to actually add intensity.
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📚 ComparisonsWahoo SYSTM vs TrainerRoad: Indoor Training Platforms Compared
Six months split between both platforms. Which one actually makes you faster when you've only got 8 hours a week?
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📚 GuidesRecovery Weeks: Why You're Probably Doing Them Wrong
I skipped recovery weeks for years and plateaued. When I finally started taking them seriously, my FTP jumped 15 watts in 3 months. Here's how to rest properly.
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Indoor Training That Doesn't Suck: How to Make Trainer Time Count
I spent 300 hours on the trainer last year. About 200 of those were wasted before I figured out what actually works. Here's the optimized approach.
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📚 GuidesZone 2 Training Actually Works: Why Easy Rides Make You Fast
I resisted easy rides for years. Thought they were wasted time. Then I spent a winter doing mostly zone 2, and my FTP jumped 23 watts. Here's what changed.
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📚 GuidesHow to Test Your FTP (Without Wanting to Quit Cycling)
The 20-minute test is supposed to be simple. It's also miserable enough that most of us avoid it. Here's how to make it useful—and slightly less awful.
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🔍 ReviewsTrainerRoad vs Zwift: Two Years on Both Platforms
One is a workout tool that happens to be on a screen. The other is a video game that happens to include workouts. After two winters on each, here's how they actually compare.
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📚 GuidesTraining for Your First Century: A 12-Week Plan for the Time-Crunched
100 miles is a long way. But with 8 hours a week and a realistic plan, most fit cyclists can get there. Here's the approach that worked for me and three friends I coached through their first centuries.