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Firefighter, banker, sommelier: these 7 pro cyclists found very different work after retiring

2+ hour, 9+ min ago  (1529+ words) For some former pros, a clean break with the business was exactly what was needed In men's and women's pro cycling, the pay gap between the top and bottom of the ladder is colossal. From minimum wages of "44, 150 for men…...

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bikeradar. com > advice > health > can-cyclists-huge-consumption-of-sugar-trigger-diabetes

Can cyclists' huge consumption of sugar trigger diabetes? Some experts are sounding the alarm

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (1581+ words) Pro-level carb strategies have filtered into amateur cycling, but eating like Tadej Pogacar when you don't ride like the Slovenian could be sabotaging your metabolic health The trend for rising carbohydrate intake in professional cycling has pushed up speeds in…...

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bikeradar. com > advice > fitness-and-training > lessons-of-detraining-according-to-exercise-physiology-guru

"Endurance fitness is rented, not owned" " how to regain fitness faster after detraining, according to an exercise physiology expert

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (1537+ words) From sudden injury to life's inevitable interruptions, we break down how detraining saps your power, what it does to your body and how to bounce back faster than ever Consistent cycling forges muscles akin to granite, a visible vascular network…...

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bikeradar. com > news > this-season-on-zwift-spring-summer-2026

Zwift wants you to ride outdoors in 2026 as it expands Paris map to include iconic climb and adds new gravel world

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1059+ words) Zwift reveals everything new coming to the game this season Zwift has announced its users will be encouraged to go ride their bikes outside this summer, thanks to updates to the platform's Personalised Recommendations feature. Announced last autumn, Zwift's Personalised…...

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bikeradar. com > advice > fitness-and-training > why-explosive-off-the-bike-exercise-slows-ageing-after-40

Why explosive, off-the-bike exercise slows ageing after 40 " plus 5 workouts to build a stronger body

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (1708+ words) Most of us slow down as we age. But research suggests explosive exercise is the secret to retaining muscle mass and mobility, and preventing pain as we get older As the number of candles on our birthday cakes grow, most…...

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bikeradar. com > advertising-feature > 5-ways-a-health-pod-can-track-the-real-impact-of-your-riding

5 ways a health pod can track the real impact of your riding

2+ mon, 21+ hour ago  (406+ words) An easy way to get a more complete picture of your overall health If you're training with a specific goal in mind, getting a full picture of your health is important. Smartwatches and heart-rate straps are great tools for tracking…...

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bikeradar. com > advice > nutrition > sports-nutritionists-reveal-whats-in-their-cupboards

This is what you should eat to fuel your rides " sports nutritionists reveal what's in their cupboards

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1090+ words) Unlock the real-life food habits of nutrition pros " practical, performance-focused staples you can adopt today In a sport such as cycling that revolves so much around what you eat and drink, what's in your fridge matters as much as what's…...

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bikeradar. com > news > zwift-games-2026

Zwift Games returns for 2026 with drills to improve your racing'and plenty of XP

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (437+ words) Zwift's virtual-racing event will feature an additional sixth stage and lessons to help new racers The Zwift Games will return for 2026 with an additional sixth stage, drills to teach newcomers the basics of how to race on the platform and…...

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bikeradar. com > advice > fitness-and-training > exogenous-carbohydrate-oxidation-test

How many carbs can your body use per hour when cycling? I tried the new at-home test that tells you

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (1745+ words) It's all very well eating 120g an hour, but what if your body can't process it? Here's where Exo Analytics comes in Ticking past 60 minutes on the treadmill, I've entered a new realm. While I've completed longer sessions on the turbo…...

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bikeradar. com > advice > fitness-and-training > get-fit-tomorrow

Get fit tomorrow with these 7 personal trainer approved steps that will finally make it happen

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1361+ words) Stop making excuses and get fit with advice from professional personal trainer Ollie Reeve Scott Windsor / Our Media No can gets kicked down the road quite so well as the "get fit" can." "Tomorrow" is always the ideal time to…...