Semi-Pro Cycling Podcasts

The Cycling Tech Brief: the cycling tech that actually matters today — and whether to update, wait, or ignore.CPSC issues second Ridstar warning in three months — this time front wheels are detaching mid-ride — If you own any Ridstar Q20, Q20 Lite, or Q20 Pro: stop riding immediately, remove and safely dispose of the battery, and do not sell or give the bike away.Cube recalls all 2026 hybrid e-bikes with ACID Carbon Hybrid cranks — aluminium pedal inserts can suddenly detach — Stop riding your 2026 Cube hybrid immediately, check your frame number at cube.eu, and book your free crank replacement at an authorised dealer — do not ride until the swap is done.Garmin Edge Q2 2026 update (v31.30): on-device gear tracking and Bosch Smart System live data land across the full current Edge line — Apply the free update now — Gear Tracking works even if you don't have a Bosch e-bike, and it's worth setting up component baselines before your next chain replacement.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

Get 20% off your first custom blend at:https://truenutrition.com/CYCLINGUse code: CYCLINGThis episode is supported by True Nutrition.Build your own custom protein blend with the ingredients, flavour, and sweetener you want.---The ITA has launched a pilot study to use rider power data in anti-doping intelligence, with three WorldTour teams volunteering their files. We break down why the science might work but the politics almost certainly won't — and what this means for the future of clean sport surveillance.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

The Cycling Tech Brief: the cycling tech that actually matters this week — and whether to update, wait, or ignore.Strava paywalls its developer API at $11.99/month, moves public profiles behind login, and restricts intermediary apps — effective June 1, 2026, with a June 30 deadline for existing developers — Monitor which of your third-party Strava-connected apps announce shutdowns or fee paywalls by June 30 — that's when the transition grace period ends.Same story as item 84 — Strava's June 1 API overhaul: $11.99/month fee, AI scraping crackdown, and official MCP connector for Claude — No immediate action for end users, but keep an eye on your favorite third-party training app's announcements before June 30.Amazon Prime Day 2026 brings record-low prices to Garmin's current flagship lineup — Fenix 8, Epix Pro, Forerunner, and more — through June 26 — Sale ends June 26 — if you've been waiting to buy a Fenix 8, Forerunner 265/570, or Instinct 3, now is the moment to act.Magene P515 spider-based power meter: dual-sided, ±1% accuracy, Shimano drop-in replacement — reviewed after two months of real-world testing across two crankset variants — If you're on Shimano and want dual-sided power without drama, the PES P515 is worth buying — just follow the installation torque sequence exactly.Strava suffered a ~2-hour major outage on June 10, plus a minor Android profile bug on June 11–12 and a feature-regression incident on June 18 — all now resolved — All known incidents are resolved — no action needed, but bookmark status.strava.com for future outage tracking.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

Get 20% off your first custom blend at:https://truenutrition.com/CYCLINGUse code: CYCLINGThis episode is supported by True Nutrition.Build your own custom protein blend with the ingredients, flavour, and sweetener you want.---Vittoria's new 50 and 55mm gravel tyres aren't just wider rubber — they're a signal that gravel is eating into mountain bike territory. We break down why this product expansion reveals a looming category crisis for the entire cycling industry.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

The Cycling Tech Brief: the cycling tech that actually matters this week — and whether to update, wait, or ignore.Wahoo ELEMNT V3 firmware WG77-302533 (June 16) adds live CORE, FLOWBIO, hDrop, and Tymewear biometric data fields — Monitor: the firmware itself is stable and worth updating, but hold off on buying the sensors until independent accuracy testing accumulates on actual Wahoo hardware in field conditions.Strava v467.0.0 drops hiking-first overhaul: offline nav, Apple Watch route-following, off-route alerts now live — Update now—subscriber or not, there is something here for you; subscribers should enable offline routes and Apple Watch navigation before the next trail day.Strava paywall API access at $11.99/month effective June 1, 2026—developer ecosystem fragmenting as IPO approaches — Monitor: as a rider, check that your favourite third-party Strava integrations still work after June 30—some free tools may shut down rather than absorb the developer fee.COROS watches bricking days-to-weeks after mid-May 2026 firmware—company confirms free replacements for affected devices — Monitor: if your COROS watch dies after the May update, contact support immediately for a free replacement—COROS has confirmed this policy; do not attempt DIY fixes.Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM V3 arrives with touchscreen, full-colour display, and new sensor platform—but upgrade value depends on generation — Monitor: ROAM V3 is now the more compelling platform given new sensor breadth, but wait for the biometric sensor ecosystem to prove out in field conditions before treating it as a reason to upgrade from a functioning V2.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

Get 20% off your first custom blend at:https://truenutrition.com/CYCLINGUse code: CYCLINGThis episode is supported by True Nutrition.Build your own custom protein blend with the ingredients, flavour, and sweetener you want.---Colombian rider Germán Darío Gómez is provisionally suspended after a positive test at ProTeam level. We dig into why cycling's anti-doping system keeps catching small fish — and what the structural economics of second-tier teams have to do with it.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

The Cycling Tech Brief: the cycling tech that actually matters this week — and whether to update, wait, or ignore.Eovolt Afternoon Twenty V0 recalled across Europe over frame weld failure risk — Check your serial number under the bottom bracket now — if it falls in the recall range, stop riding and contact an authorised UTO/Eovolt dealer immediately.Peloton extends Bike and Bike+ seatpost replacement to UK, Germany, Austria and Australia — voluntary, not a formal recall — If you own an original-series Bike or Bike+ in the UK, Germany, Austria, or Australia, order your free seatpost now via Peloton's member support portal — don't wait for a second notification.Real-world battery burn test: COROS Dura solar yield edges Garmin Edge 1040 Solar in consistent drain, but feature load distorts the comparison — Monitor: if you ride ultra-distance with navigation always on, the Dura's consistent drain gives it a genuine edge — but if you need rich offline maps and rerouting without a phone signal, the Edge 1040 Solar (increasingly on sale) remains the more capable tool.TrainingPeaks Premium annual price rises to $134.99 — first increase in a decade — Monitor: if you're a self-coached athlete on the annual plan, review whether you actively use the PMC and structured workouts before your renewal — if you do, the increase is modest; if you don't, now is the moment to audit.⚠️ OUT OF SCOPE — Yamaha Ténéré 700 is a motorcycle, not a bicycle or cycling-tech product — Drop this item from the show — it is a motorcycle recall and does not belong in a cycling-tech rundown.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

Get 20% off your first custom blend at:https://truenutrition.com/CYCLINGUse code: CYCLINGThis episode is supported by True Nutrition.Build your own custom protein blend with the ingredients, flavour, and sweetener you want.---New longitudinal research on youth aerobic development reveals why cycling's talent identification systems are structurally biased toward early developers. We explore what the sport is missing — and which WorldTour teams might fix it first.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

The Cycling Tech Brief: the cycling tech that actually matters this week — and whether to update, wait, or ignore.Eovolt Afternoon Twenty V0 recalled in UK and Europe over frame-shattering weld defect — If you own an Afternoon Twenty V0, check your serial number under the bottom bracket now, stop riding, and contact UTO immediately — don't buy or ride affected units.Amazon-sold Bigniu BG10 e-bike battery explodes during charging, burning Florida rider — lawsuit filed — Do not buy high-powered 'e-bikes' from unvetted Amazon sellers; look for UL-certified batteries and verify the product meets legal e-bike classification before purchase or indoor charging.Peloton extends Bike+ seatpost replacement to UK, Germany, Austria and Australia — voluntary upgrade, not a formal recall — If you own an original-series Bike or Bike+ in the UK, Germany, Austria, or Australia, check your inbox for Peloton's email, order the free seatpost now — shipping slots are first-come, first-served with up to a 12-week wait.TrainingPeaks Virtual v19.99 ships 450+ community-driven fixes plus new world routes and hardware support — Update now — this is a meaningful stability and fidelity release, especially if you use GPXplore or export FIT files to third-party analysis tools.TrainingPeaks clarifies Basic vs Premium split in freshly updated 2026 breakdown — the paywall is steeper than many realise — Monitor: the Basic tier is too limited for self-coached structured training — trial Premium for 14 days to decide if the PMC and scheduling flexibility justify the cost versus free alternatives.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

Get 20% off your first custom blend at:https://truenutrition.com/CYCLINGUse code: CYCLINGThis episode is supported by True Nutrition.Build your own custom protein blend with the ingredients, flavour, and sweetener you want.---US rider Evan Boyle gets 16 months for three whereabouts failures — not a positive test. We break down why the anti-doping compliance system disproportionately punishes lower-tier riders and what structural reform might actually look like.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

Most serious cyclists ride their easy days a little too hard. A new study suggests that costs you fatigue and recovery without buying any extra fitness.20 trained amateur runners, matched for volume, trained for six weeks either at the top of the moderate domain or 10 to 15 percent below it. Both groups improved by the same amount, but the higher group paid more in perceived effort and recovery. In cyclist terms: don't ride your endurance work at the top of zone 2 thinking it earns you more.Study: Guimaraes MP, Foresti YF, Papoti M, de Azevedo PHSM. Neuromuscular Adaptations, Performance, and Monitoring of Endurance Training Within Moderate Domain Intensities. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2026.Watch: The Real Reason Easy Rides Feel Hard (New Study)Coaching: SEMIPRO Guided — structure, accountability, feedback, and a strategy that adapts.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

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The Cycling Tech Brief: the cycling tech that actually matters this week — and whether to update, wait, or ignore.Strava launches official MCP connector giving paid subscribers direct conversational access to their full training history via Anthropic's Claude — Monitor — if you're a paid Strava subscriber and want AI-assisted training analysis, the connector is live now and worth experimenting with; just know it's read-only and Claude-only for the moment.CPSC warns riders to immediately stop using Ridstar Q20 and Q20 Pro e-bikes — 11 fire incidents confirmed, manufacturer refuses recall — Don't buy — if you own a Ridstar Q20 or Q20 Pro, stop riding and charging it immediately, remove the battery, and contact your local household hazardous-waste program for disposal.Florida man sues Amazon and Chinese e-bike brand Bigniu after battery explodes during charging, causing severe burns and a residential fire — Monitor — if you own a Bigniu BG10 or any high-wattage moped-style 'e-bike' bought through Amazon without UL or equivalent certification, stop charging it unattended and check for any CPSC action.Garmin kicks off its biggest annual spring sale — deepest-ever discount on Fenix 8 Pro — while Apple's watchOS 27 (announced at WWDC) brings cycling power zone APIs and untethered Workout Buddy to the Apple Watch ecosystem — Monitor — if you've been waiting to buy a Fenix 8 Pro or Edge 1050, this is the window; for Apple Watch cyclists, wait for watchOS 27 public beta in July before committing to new workflows.TrainingPeaks-adjacent editorial debate: FTP vs. Critical Power — are coaches and platforms measuring the same physiological ceiling? — Monitor — no platform change to act on today; but if your training zones have felt off, ask your coach whether a CP test protocol would give you more accurate data than your current FTP estimate.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

Get 20% off your first custom blend at:https://truenutrition.com/CYCLINGUse code: CYCLINGThis episode is supported by True Nutrition.Build your own custom protein blend with the ingredients, flavour, and sweetener you want.---NASA built the best fatigue monitoring tool in 1986 — and it's a paper questionnaire. Why cycling's obsession with wearable recovery scores is an expensive distraction from the skill that actually matters: learning to listen to yourself.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

The Cycling Tech Brief: the cycling tech that actually matters this week — and whether to update, wait, or ignore.Wahoo KICKR v6 firmware 5.6.13 introduced random power/connection drops in Zwift — no official fix yet — Hold on updating to 5.6.13 if you can; if already updated, file a Wahoo support ticket and monitor both the Wahoo and Zwift forums for a hotfix before your next important ride or race.CPSC issues stop-use warning for CARBO folding e-bikes Model X and Model S — manufacturer has refused to offer a remedy — If you own a CARBO Model X or Model S, stop riding it immediately; there is currently no manufacturer-provided repair or refund path, so contact the CPSC directly to report your unit.Strava paywalls its developer API at $11.99/month, citing AI scrapers — open-source ecosystem rattled ahead of IPO — If you use a third-party Strava analysis tool, check whether it still works and whether its developer has committed to paying the new fee; mainstream wearable sync is unaffected.JetBlack Victory gains wired USB-C connection to Zwift with firmware 4.28 — first trainer on the market to do so — Victory owners on Windows or macOS who have wireless drop issues should update to firmware 4.28 and give USB-C a try; for everyone else, wireless still works fine.Garmin Connect 5.26 APK teardown surfaces 'Enduro_4' device entry — no spec details or launch date confirmed — Monitor Garmin's outdoor announcement cadence around August 2026 before buying an Enduro 3 or a competing ultramarathon watch; no action needed now.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

Get 20% off your first custom blend at:https://truenutrition.com/CYCLINGUse code: CYCLINGThis episode is supported by True Nutrition.Build your own custom protein blend with the ingredients, flavour, and sweetener you want.---The sports science world is pushing back against VO2 max obsession, and cyclists should listen. Why the number on your wrist is the least useful metric for predicting actual performance, and what you should track instead.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

Get 20% off your first custom blend at:https://truenutrition.com/CYCLINGUse code: CYCLINGThis episode is supported by True Nutrition.Build your own custom protein blend with the ingredients, flavour, and sweetener you want.---VolkerWessels Cycling Team is shutting down after 2026, and Petrolike faces licence threats over unpaid salaries. Two Continental teams, two continents, one systemic problem — the economic model that sustains cycling's development layer is breaking down.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

Get 20% off your first custom blend at:https://truenutrition.com/CYCLINGUse code: CYCLINGThis episode is supported by True Nutrition.Build your own custom protein blend with the ingredients, flavour, and sweetener you want.---Telefónica wants out of its Movistar cycling sponsorship three years early. This isn't just one team's problem — it's a stress test for the entire WorldTour business model. We break down why it's the most predictable crisis in the peloton and what it means for the sport's financial future.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

Get 20% off your first custom blend at:https://truenutrition.com/CYCLINGUse code: CYCLINGThis episode is supported by True Nutrition.Build your own custom protein blend with the ingredients, flavour, and sweetener you want.---Pon.Bike closes Cannondale's Almelo factory, cutting 120 jobs. But the real story is what platform consolidation means for brand identity across cycling's largest portfolio — and why Cannondale and Cervélo may share frame platforms sooner than anyone expects.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

The pros are reportedly fuelling with 120 grams of carbohydrate an hour. A new Sports Medicine paper, "Fuelled or Fooled?", asks whether the evidence supports it. For most riders, the short answer is no. We break down what the research actually shows, why anything past 90 grams an hour mostly just sits in your gut, and what to do with your own fuelling.Study: Plews DJ, Booth PD, Krieger T, Maunder E. Fuelled or Fooled? Examining the Evidence and Mechanisms Behind Ultra-High Carbohydrate Intake in Endurance Athletes. Sports Medicine. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-026-02462-zThis week's video - The Alcohol Trap: Why You Should Measure Your Own Limit After 40: https://youtu.be/4rXeEVf22poWant a coach reading the load that does not show up in your file? SEMIPRO Guided: https://go.semiprocycling.com/go/cce4nxDaily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

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Get 20% off your first custom blend at:https://truenutrition.com/CYCLINGUse code: CYCLINGThis episode is supported by True Nutrition.Build your own custom protein blend with the ingredients, flavour, and sweetener you want.---A Reddit rider on a $1,300 Cannondale Topstone asks if expensive bikes are worth it. The honest answer the cycling industry doesn't want to give — and why alloy frames hit "good enough" five years ago. Plus, a prediction for Eurobike 2026.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

Get 20% off your first custom blend at:https://truenutrition.com/CYCLINGUse code: CYCLINGThis episode is supported by True Nutrition.Build your own custom protein blend with the ingredients, flavour, and sweetener you want.---A viral Reddit post about overinflating a tyre on new carbon wheels reveals a dangerous knowledge gap in modern cycling. We break down why hookless rim pressure literacy is now a safety issue — and predict the industry fix coming at Eurobike.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

Get 20% off your first custom blend at:https://truenutrition.com/CYCLINGUse code: CYCLINGThis episode is supported by True Nutrition.Build your own custom protein blend with the ingredients, flavour, and sweetener you want.---Lael Wilcox has launched her attempt to set the fastest-ever circumnavigation by bike, targeting Mark Beaumont's 78-day record. Meanwhile, Wout van Aert's 24-minute deficit at Tour Auvergne tells us less about his form and more about how we misread the mid-season transition.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

Get 20% off your first custom blend at:https://truenutrition.com/CYCLINGUse code: CYCLINGThis episode is supported by True Nutrition.Build your own custom protein blend with the ingredients, flavour, and sweetener you want.---SPD hybrid pedals are the most recommended product in cycling that nobody actually likes. Why the commuter cyclist keeps getting the worst product design, and what the better solution actually is.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

The plan is not the training. This week: why a single training load score hides what your sessions actually cost you, and how to read the relationship between the work and the response instead.Study: van der Zwaard S, Otter RTA, Kempe M, Knobbe A, Stoter IK. Capturing the complex relationship between internal and external training load: a data-driven approach. Int J Sports Physiol Perform. 2023;18(6):634-642. doi:10.1123/ijspp.2022-0493.Watch this week's video: He Gained 21% FTP Without Training MoreWant a coach reading the cost of your training, not just the total? See Guided.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

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Get 20% off your first custom blend at:https://truenutrition.com/CYCLINGUse code: CYCLINGThis episode is supported by True Nutrition.Build your own custom protein blend with the ingredients, flavour, and sweetener you want.---Chris King hubs are beautiful, iconic, and increasingly impractical for how modern cyclists actually ride. We break down why Enve and the premium wheel industry are quietly moving away from artisanal hub maintenance — and what that means for your next wheelset purchase.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

Get 20% off your first custom blend at:https://truenutrition.com/CYCLINGUse code: CYCLINGThis episode is supported by True Nutrition.Build your own custom protein blend with the ingredients, flavour, and sweetener you want.---A viral thread about preparing for a first 100km ride reveals the cycling community's worst instinct: answering every question with a shopping list. We break down what actually matters — fuelling, pacing, and the one purchase worth making.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

Get 20% off your first custom blend at:https://truenutrition.com/CYCLINGUse code: CYCLINGThis episode is supported by True Nutrition.Build your own custom protein blend with the ingredients, flavour, and sweetener you want.---A Reddit question about aftermarket GRX chainrings reveals a bigger story about Shimano losing control of the 1x upgrade cycle. Why availability beats engineering, and what it means for the future of gravel drivetrains.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

Get 20% off your first custom blend at:https://truenutrition.com/CYCLINGUse code: CYCLINGThis episode is supported by True Nutrition.Build your own custom protein blend with the ingredients, flavour, and sweetener you want.---TrainerRoad's subscription has hit $200 a year, and riders are asking what they're actually paying for. We break down why the single-purpose training platform era is ending, what the alternatives actually offer, and predict TrainerRoad's next pricing move.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

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Get 20% off your first custom blend at:https://truenutrition.com/CYCLINGUse code: CYCLINGThis episode is supported by True Nutrition.Build your own custom protein blend with the ingredients, flavour, and sweetener you want.---A viral Reddit post about four years of tubeless failures on a Giant Defy exposes the road cycling industry's standardisation problem. Why tubeless works brilliantly at the top of the market and creates genuine frustration everywhere else — and why at least one major brand will quietly walk it back.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

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The study you should read this week A 2016 meta-analysis from the CMAJ pulled together 46 prospective cohort studies — 1.2 million people, 78,000 deaths. The finding: for every 10 beats per minute higher your resting heart rate sits, your all-cause mortality risk goes up about 9 per cent. Linear from 45 bpm upward, no point where lower stops being better. Independent of blood pressure, smoking, BMI, cholesterol, diabetes, and physical activity. Resting heart rate is carrying its own signal. Plus what to do with this if you race, ride high volume, or train time-capped — and why the adaptations that lower your resting heart rate are the same adaptations that predict a longer, healthier life. Study: Zhang D, Shen X, Qi X. Resting heart rate and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in the general population: a meta-analysis. CMAJ 2016;188(3):E53–E63. DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.150535 Links: YouTube companion: Cyclist Over 50? Your Fitness Can't Tell You This. Guided is live — two coaches, weekly review, my read behind every plan: https://go.semiprocycling.com/go/btsmfgDaily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

Not sure which part of your cycling training is actually working?Start with the SEMIPRO Training X-Ray:

Not sure which part of your cycling training is actually working?Start with the SEMIPRO Training X-Ray:

We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube:

Not sure which part of your cycling training is actually working?Start with the SEMIPRO Training X-Ray:

We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube:

Not sure which part of your cycling training is actually working?Start with the SEMIPRO Training X-Ray:

We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube:

Not sure which part of your cycling training is actually working?Start with the SEMIPRO Training X-Ray:

We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube:

Not sure which part of your cycling training is actually working?Start with the SEMIPRO Training X-Ray:

We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube:

Not sure which part of your cycling training is actually working?Start with the SEMIPRO Training X-Ray:

The study you should read this weekA new paper from Christensen and colleagues asks one of the most practical training questions there is. When you add a block of high-intensity work, what should happen to your easy volume? Cut it back to recover better, or protect it? They tested both. The results change how to think about the volume vs intensity tradeoff for serious amateur cyclists.Both groups got fitter. But what they got fitter at was different. The group that kept their volume up improved the foundations. The group that cut their volume improved the sharp end. Volume isn't the cost of intensity. It's the thing that decides what your intensity becomes.Study: Christensen, P.M. et al. (2024). Importance of training volume during intensified training in elite cyclists: Maintained vs. reduced volume at moderate intensity. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 34(5), e14362.This week's video: How 3 Hours of Cycling Completely Transforms Your BodyCoaching: Learn more about SEMIPRO coachingNewsletter: Sign up freeDaily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

Not sure which part of your cycling training is actually working?Start with the SEMIPRO Training X-Ray:

Not sure which part of your cycling training is actually working?Start with the SEMIPRO Training X-Ray:

Not sure which part of your cycling training is actually working?Start with the SEMIPRO Training X-Ray: