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Demystifying bikes together
Practical articles on road and gravel bikes: from picking your first frame to threshold training and FTP analysis. Sorted by level — pick yours and dive in.
Beginner
Plain-language essentials: road vs gravel, groupsets, getting started
BeginnerHow to choose road cycling shoes — a scientific approach
Four things that matter when picking road shoes — fit, sole stiffness, retention system, and cleat compatibility.
7 min
BeginnerHow to pick tire pressure — the Silca/SRAM formula
The modern model: rider weight, tire width, surface, and tubeless setup. With a live calculator and the real-world corrections.
6 min
Enthusiast
Deeper dives: aero, maintenance, component selection
EnthusiastWhen to eat carbs — a scientific approach to on-bike nutrition
Three key windows: before the start, on the bike, and the first 30 minutes after. Carb type and concrete numbers.
9 min
EnthusiastTubeless or tubes — which to pick in 2026
Tubeless upsides — puncture protection and lower pressures. Downsides — setup and maintenance. When the switch pays off.
8 min
EnthusiastHow to train for a long-distance event — a scientific approach
The 80/20 principle, real weekly hours, macrocycle structure, and why sleep beats supplements.
9 min
EnthusiastThe 20-minute FTP test — Allen & Coggan protocol
The single most useful number in power training. The full 20-minute test, the 0.95 coefficient, all seven zones, and when the test misses.
8 min
EnthusiastHow many carbs per hour on the bike
Practical numbers by body weight, intensity, and temperature — with a built-in calculator. So hour three doesn't end in a bonk.
7 min
Pro
Expert reads: training stress, FTP, carbon layup
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