# cyclist — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 17 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover cyclist. Page: Feed: --- ## [Gtechniq has Gore-Tex set in its sights as brand unveils ‘next-generation’ PFAS-free Fabric Proof](https://road.cc/offroad/tech-news/gtechniq-has-gore-tex-set-in-its-sights-as-brand-unveils-next-generation-pfas-free-fabric-proof) _2026-08-20 · Liam Mercer · Roadcc RSS Feed_ Fresh DWR spray promises high abrasion resistance, greater longevity and easy installation without forever chemicals ## [Worst near miss ever? Shocked cyclist narrowly avoids oncoming, overtaking lorry during charity ride in Peru](https://road.cc/news/peruvian-amazon-near-miss) _2026-08-20 · Callum Devereux · Roadcc RSS Feed_ Several social media users likened the driver's behaviour to "attempted murder" after the cyclist was forced into a drain ## [Castelli UPF Jersey](https://road.cc/review_v2/castelli-upf-jersey) _2026-08-20 · George Hill · Roadcc RSS Feed_ Impressive jersey that protects you from the sun whilst still being breathable and comfortable ## [Castelli UPF Jersey](https://road.cc/review_v2/castelli-upf-jersey) _2026-08-20 · George Hill · Roadcc RSS Feed_ Impressive jersey that protects you from the sun whilst still being breathable and comfortable ## [Tour of Britain Women rider almost hit by motorist on race route, claiming “there were cars coming at me from all directions”](https://road.cc/news/tour-of-britain-near-miss) _2026-08-20 · Callum Devereux · Roadcc RSS Feed_ Maeve Plouffe said the experience was "scary" knowing "it can have horrific consequences, especially so soon after suffering such a tragedy" following the death last week of Finlay Tarling ## [“Bet the principal drives an Audi”: School bans e-bikes from grounds in “nonsense” move, leaving parents “fuming”; “When’s it going to end?” Anger as two student cyclists killed by driver in US; Tour of Britain Women updates + more on the live blog](https://road.cc/news/cycling-live-blog-20-august-2026) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Mallon · Roadcc RSS Feed_ It’s Thursday, the Tour of Britain is on YouTube, and Ryan Mallon’s ready for another rainy day operating everyone’s favourite cycling live blog ## [Summer is coming to an end and 2027 bikes are here – these are the cycling bargains worth hunting down now](https://road.cc/tech-news/summer-is-coming-to-an-end-and-2027-bikes-are-here-these-are-the-cycling-bargains-worth-hunting-down-now) _2026-08-20 · Mat Brett · Roadcc RSS Feed_ As the 2027 bike ranges start to arrive, retailers are cutting prices on everything from 2026 bikes and summer kit to helmets, shoes, lights and turbo trainers. Here’s where the biggest bargains are hiding ## [Police sergeant claims “under current legislation e-bikes are deemed to be motor vehicles” after targeted crackdown on illegal “nuisance” vehicles](https://road.cc/ebiketips/news/police-sergeant-claims-under-current-legislation-e-bikes-are-deemed-to-be-motor-vehicles-after-targeted-crackdown-on-illegal-nuisance-vehicles) _2026-08-19 · Ryan Mallon · Roadcc RSS Feed_ When approached by road.cc for comment, the sergeant clarified that “some e-bikes should be regarded as motor vehicles and hence require insurance and tax” ## [Swiss Side thinks handling matters as much as aero, while Fulcrum says “we will never go hookless”: What do the brands designing the world’s fastest wheels really care about?](https://road.cc/feature/what-do-brands-designing-worlds-fastest-wheels-really-care-about) _2026-08-19 · Tom Weijand · Roadcc RSS Feed_ We speak to Swiss Side, Princeton Carbon Works, CeramicSpeed, Berd, Fulcrum/Campagnolo and Reserve about the technology, engineering and ideas that could shape the future of performance road wheels ## [“I would rather my son broke his leg than had a broken brain staring at screens”: Young cyclists stage protest to stop diggers removing bike park jumps deemed “unsafe”](https://road.cc/news/young-cyclists-stage-protest-to-stop-diggers-removing-bike-park-jumps-deemed-unsafe) _2026-08-19 · Ryan Mallon · Roadcc RSS Feed_ Forestry England says the youngsters are “welcome” to use the woods’ bridleways and horse trails instead, though a decision on the future of the ramps won’t be made until next year ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HOzVbmXBN7yQ) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [Cikada Touring](https://road.cc/ebiketips/review_v2/cikada-touring) _2026-08-19 · Richard Peace · Roadcc RSS Feed_ Great power, great carrying capacity and great value ## [Cikada Touring](https://road.cc/ebiketips/review_v2/cikada-touring) _2026-08-19 · Richard Peace · Roadcc RSS Feed_ Great power, great carrying capacity and great value ## \[BRIEF\] Garmin's Zwift Play Signals Something Bigger _2026-08-18 · The Cycling Brief_ We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube: 👉 https://go.semiprocycling.com/go/wjpp8m --- Garmin's new Tacx NEO 2T ships ready for Zwift and Rouvy out of the box. That sounds like a product launch. It's actually a strategic concession — and it hints at where Garmin's next acquisition might land. Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/www.buzzsprout.com/6262/episodes/19666666-brief-garmin-s-zwift-play-signals-something-bigger.mp3) ## \[TECH\] The Orbea Optima Weld That Breaks the Frame Mid-Ride _2026-08-18 · The Cycling Brief_ We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube: 👉 https://go.semiprocycling.com/go/bhb22w --- The Cycling Tech Brief: the cycling tech that actually matters today — and whether to update, wait, or ignore. Orbea Optima MY2019 and MY2020 E-Bikes Recalled in UK: Frame Weld Can Fail at Speed — Stop riding your Orbea Optima MY2019 or MY2020 e-bike immediately, verify the frame… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/www.buzzsprout.com/6262/episodes/19664366-tech-the-orbea-optima-weld-that-breaks-the-frame-mid-ride.mp3) ## \[BRIEF\] Your Power Meter Is Lying to You _2026-08-17 · The Cycling Brief_ We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube: 👉 https://go.semiprocycling.com/go/693k6y --- A new study on smart trainer power accuracy highlights a problem most cyclists ignore: the gap between promised precision and actual measurement reliability. We break down why mixing power devices is costing you real training gains, and what to do about it. Daily cycling… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/www.buzzsprout.com/6262/episodes/19660945-brief-your-power-meter-is-lying-to-you.mp3) ## Why Crit Racers Need More FTP Than They Think _2026-08-17 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ Does FTP actually matter for criterium racing? Coach Adam Pulford breaks down why your aerobic engine plays such a big role in an explosive race, how a higher FTP can reduce the cost of repeated attacks, and why sprinty "crit dawgs" and breakaway riders should approach their training differently. Plus, why none of those watts matter if you haven't developed the race craft to use them! HOST Adam… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19658322-why-crit-racers-need-more-ftp-than-they-think.mp3) ## [183. DOES FRUCTOSE HELP TO RECOVER BETTER FOR THE NEXT RIDE? - BY JON ECHEPARE](https://knowledgeiswatt.substack.com/p/183-does-fructose-help-to-recover) _2026-08-17 · Knowledgeiswatt · Knowledgeiswatt English_ Recovery between training sessions is one of the most important nutritional challenges in endurance sports. ## \[BRIEF\] Ritchey's Fork Recall and Carbon's Quality Crisis _2026-08-16 · The Cycling Brief_ We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube: 👉 https://go.semiprocycling.com/go/dh2dnc --- Ritchey issues a voluntary safety recall on its carbon fibre forks — the second major carbon component crisis in a single week. We look at why the boutique and mid-tier carbon market is heading for more recalls, not fewer, and what riders should be checking on their own bikes.… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/www.buzzsprout.com/6262/episodes/19654203-brief-ritchey-s-fork-recall-and-carbon-s-quality-crisis.mp3) ## [The Wind and the River: Riding the Wild Rivers Coast](https://danshryock.substack.com/p/cycling-across-oregon-wild-rivers-coast) _2026-08-14 · Dan Shryock · Why We Ride: The Destination Cycling Guide_ CHAPTER 2 from "Cycling Across Oregon: Stories, Surprises & Revelations Along the State's Scenic Bikeways" ## \[DEBRIEF\] Steinhauser's Gamble and Blikra's Mountain Problem _2026-08-14 · The Cycling Brief_ We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube: 👉 https://go.semiprocycling.com/go/4r5263 --- The Saturday debrief breaks down Georg Steinhauser's career-defining move to Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe and what it means for the team's Grand Tour hierarchy. Plus: Arctic Race of Norway sprint battles, Blikra's confirmed climbing limitation, and INEOS's identity crisis. Daily… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/www.buzzsprout.com/6262/episodes/19648336-debrief-steinhauser-s-gamble-and-blikra-s-mountain-problem.mp3) ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mYQHt7KKs7Su) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and access low-cost global trading. ## [Episode 181: Alex McCormack is Comfortable Being Uncomfortable](https://iamtedking.podbean.com/e/episode-181-alex-mccormack-is-smashing-the-ultra-scene/) _2026-08-14 · King of the Ride_ With recent victory at the Colorado Trail Race, Alex McCormack generously lent us his time so we could pick his brain all about his recent entry and huge success in all kinds of ultra adventures. From Atlas Mountain to Hellenic Mountain to the lack of mountains at the Unbound XL or to the Rocky Mountains and the Colorado Trail Race, Alex is on a mission. His exploits and what it takes to find… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3qqx3bruufmpah5p/181_Alex_McCormack.mp3) ## \[BRIEF\] Lapierre's Crisis Exposes Cycling's Broken Bike Deal _2026-08-13 · The Cycling Brief_ We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube: 👉 https://go.semiprocycling.com/go/49adwt --- Lapierre's financial trouble threatens to leave Picnic-PostNL without bikes mid-season. But the real story isn't one team's logistics problem — it's the collapse of the mid-market bike sponsorship model that's been coming for years. We break down why the ROI math no longer works.… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/www.buzzsprout.com/6262/episodes/19643580-brief-lapierre-s-crisis-exposes-cycling-s-broken-bike-deal.mp3) ## [182. ALTITUDE RESPONDERS AND NON-RESPONDERS: TRUTH OR MYTH?](https://knowledgeiswatt.substack.com/p/182-altitude-responders-and-non-responders) _2026-08-13 · Knowledgeiswatt · Knowledgeiswatt English_ Altitude training typically consists of 3–4 weeks of living and training at altitude, usually above ~2,000 m a.s.l. One of its main goals is to improve endurance performance through an increase in haemoglobin mass (Hbmass). ## \[TECH\] The Accell Bankruptcy Your Bike Warranty Won't Survive _2026-08-12 · The Cycling Brief_ We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube: 👉 https://go.semiprocycling.com/go/5zuzfe --- The Cycling Tech Brief: the cycling tech that actually matters today — and whether to update, wait, or ignore. Accell Group Declared Bankrupt: Raleigh, Haibike, Lapierre, Ghost and 10+ Brands Now in Court-Supervised Insolvency — If you own an Accell-brand bike, contact your… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/www.buzzsprout.com/6262/episodes/19635899-tech-the-accell-bankruptcy-your-bike-warranty-won-t-survive.mp3) ## \[BRIEF\] Shimano's 13-Speed Leak Hides a Bigger Story _2026-08-11 · The Cycling Brief_ We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube: 👉 https://go.semiprocycling.com/go/7a92v5 --- Shimano GRX is reportedly going 13-speed on a new MicroSpline Road freehub. The gear count is irrelevant — the freehub change signals Shimano restructuring its entire drivetrain ecosystem, and it tells us more about Dura-Ace's future than GRX's present. Daily cycling intelligence… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/www.buzzsprout.com/6262/episodes/19634067-brief-shimano-s-13-speed-leak-hides-a-bigger-story.mp3) ## Stop Fearing The Recovery Week _2026-08-10 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ Recovery isn't the break between training. Recovery IS training. In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford explains how he structures recovery blocks with everyone from beginners to elite athletes. Learn why recovery doesn't always need to last a full week, how to know when you've earned one, and why the athletes who recover best often perform best. If recovery weeks make you anxious,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19622234-stop-fearing-the-recovery-week.mp3) ## [181. THE HIGHER THE VO2MAX, THE GREATER THE PERFORMANCE DECLINE AT ALTITUDE](https://knowledgeiswatt.substack.com/p/181-the-higher-the-vo2max-the-greater) _2026-08-10 · Knowledgeiswatt · Knowledgeiswatt English_ “It depends on the athlete” is probably one of the most overused phrases in sport science. ## \[BRIEF\] Women's Teams Keep Dying — The Model Is Broken _2026-08-09 · The Cycling Brief_ We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube: 👉 https://go.semiprocycling.com/go/wa8vmm --- The Hess women's team collapse is the latest in a pattern the sport refuses to fix. The problem isn't finding benefactors — it's that women's team cycling has no commercial revenue floor. We break down why UCI minimum salaries made it worse, and what actually needs to change.… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/www.buzzsprout.com/6262/episodes/19621261-brief-women-s-teams-keep-dying-the-model-is-broken.mp3) ## What 6,589 Gran Fondo finishers tell us about pacing _2026-08-08 · The Cycling Brief_ \A new study of 6,589 finishers from the Quebrantahuesos Gran Fondo shows the fastest riders weren't the fastest starters. They held back early, paced more consistently, and separated from the field on the decisive climbs and at the finish.\\In this episode: the research, what it means for time-capped riders, riders over 50, and riders chasing a result — plus a personal note on the gap… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/www.buzzsprout.com/6262/episodes/19617468-what-6-589-gran-fondo-finishers-tell-us-about-pacing.mp3) ## [How to Check for Fire and Smoke Before Your Go](https://danshryock.substack.com/p/ride-with-gps-wildfire-smoke-cyclingto-check-for-fire-and-smoke-before) _2026-08-07 · Dan Shryock · Why We Ride: The Destination Cycling Guide_ Ride with GPS Introduces ‘Wildfire Layer’ To Map Cycling Dangers Across the West Coast ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2fU8BHK8gTNJ) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [180. HIT WITH BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION (BFR) INDUCES SIMILAR ADAPTATIONS WITH LESS MECHANICAL LOAD](https://knowledgeiswatt.substack.com/p/180-hit-with-blood-flow-restriction) _2026-08-06 · Knowledgeiswatt · Knowledgeiswatt English_ Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT) is a training technique that involves partially restricting blood flow to the exercising limbs, typically using inflatable cuffs or elastic bands. ## [163. The art of the climb, with Simon Warren](https://shows.acast.com/cyclist-magazine-podcast/episodes/163-the-worlds-greatest-cycling-climbs-with-simon-warren) _2026-08-06 · Cyclist Magazine Podcast_ This week, James and Will are joined by cyclist and author Simon Warren. It seems mad to think it, but when the idea of a clickbait listicle was just a twinkle in the internet’s eye, Simon was busy writing an actual book about cycling, which quickly became the text that defined a genre: 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs released in 2010. Featuring everything from Box Hill to Bealach na Bà, 1 00 Greatest… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/618e52740da782001471efbe/e/6a72f47e80612104e4b69ba6/media.mp3) ## [What is PBCAT? Why has the Federal Gov’t taken it away?](https://azbikelaw.org/what-is-pbcat/) _2026-08-04 · ArizonaBikeLaw · Arizona Bike Law_ \[update: the PBCAT tool was restored as of sometime on August 11, 2026\] PBCAT, the Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Analysis Tool, is an open-access crash typing application, it s produced by the US Dept. of Transportation, USDOT. The internet archive site of USDOT s page describes it as: PBCAT is designed to help State and local transportation Continue reading "What is PBCAT? Why has the Federal Gov… ## Behind the Scenes Before the Tour with Alison Jackson _2026-08-03 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ Days before the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, Coach Adam Pulford caught up with professional cyclist Alison Jackson to talk about the final phase of preparation. From altitude camp in Boulder and heat training to tapering, race strategy, joining a new team, and life behind the scenes, this conversation offers a rare look inside the final build-up to one of the biggest events in professional… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19588043-behind-the-scenes-before-the-tour-with-alison-jackson.mp3) ## [179. THE LINEAR RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ALTITUDE AND AEROBIC PERFORMANCE DECLINE](https://knowledgeiswatt.substack.com/p/179-the-linear-relationship-between) _2026-08-03 · Knowledgeiswatt · Knowledgeiswatt English_ Altitude exposure typically refers to elevations of 1,800–2,000 m above sea level (a.s.l.) or higher. ## [BOLO: Gold colored SUV. Driver seriously injures Gilbert cyclist](https://azbikelaw.org/bolo-gold-colored-suv-driver-seriously-injures-gilbert-cyclist/) _2026-08-02 · ArizonaBikeLaw · Arizona Bike Law_ Why are these hit-and-runs taking so long to hit the media? Occurred July 17, 2026, and seems to have been first reported in the media July 27. Shouldn t police be flooding the media ASAP after an incident. The victim seriously injured this is a FELONY crime. The crash is described as a right-hook northbound Continue reading "BOLO: Gold colored SUV. Driver seriously injures Gilbert cyclist" ## [Honey Run Road: The Jekyll-and-Hyde Bike Climb from Chico to Paradise](https://danshryock.substack.com/p/honey-run-road-bike-climb-chico-paradise) _2026-07-31 · Dan Shryock · Why We Ride: The Destination Cycling Guide_ Chico Velo's Wildflower Century sends riders up Butte Creek Canyon every spring. Here’s why it earns its reputation. ## [178. DOES RIDING AT THE TOP OF ZONE 2 IMPROVE PERFORMANCE MORE?](https://knowledgeiswatt.substack.com/p/178-does-riding-at-the-top-of-zone) _2026-07-30 · Knowledgeiswatt · Knowledgeiswatt English_ Low-intensity training (Zone 1/2 using a 5- or 7-zone intensity model) is a cornerstone of endurance training. ## [Episode 180: Four Pro Athletes Walk into a Barn... Ryan Cochran-Siegle, Ben Ogden, Ian Boswell, and I Talk Nutrition](https://iamtedking.podbean.com/e/episode-180-four-pro-athletes-walk-into-a-barn-ryan-cochran-siegle-ben-ogden-ian-boswell-and-i-talk-nutrition/) _2026-07-30 · King of the Ride_ When Ryan Cochran-Siegle came home with his second Olympic medal in as many Olympic games and Ben Ogden earned two silver medals at Milan this winter, I knew I wanted to pick their brains. Better yet, Ian Boswell is friend and located nearby in Vermont, so we decided to have four pro athletes enjoy a conversation talking with each other, learning from another, learning about each others' sports,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6qjcfpm9vrbf3buh/180_Untapped_Panel.mp3) ## [VO2MAX WEB APP — 5-MIN MAX POWER METHOD](https://knowledgeiswatt.substack.com/p/vo2max-web-app-5-min-max-power-method) _2026-07-28 · Knowledgeiswatt · Knowledgeiswatt English_ Hi there! ## Are Your VO2 Workouts Training The Wrong System _2026-07-27 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ With the Tour de France wrapped up, conversations about Tadej Pogačar's VO2 max are everywhere. But what actually increases VO2 max? In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford breaks down the two interval strategies he uses with athletes to develop aerobic power. Learn the difference between long, sustained VO2 intervals and short on/off efforts, when to use each one, and how to sequence… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19558227-are-your-vo2-workouts-training-the-wrong-system.mp3) ## [177. MENTHOL FOR CYCLISTS: ANOTHER WAY TO BEAT THE HEAT - BY DR JEFF ROTHSCHILD](https://knowledgeiswatt.substack.com/p/177-menthol-for-cyclists-another) _2026-07-27 · Knowledgeiswatt · Knowledgeiswatt English_ Menthol is the compound that gives mint its cooling sensation, and it shows up in gels, sprays, mouth rinses, and increasingly in cycling nutrition products marketed for hot-weather racing. ## [Here’s What 6,000 Cyclists Taught Me Between Seattle and Portland](https://danshryock.substack.com/p/stp-seattle-portland-bicycle-ride) _2026-07-24 · Dan Shryock · Why We Ride: The Destination Cycling Guide_ From Lake Washington to the Rose City, the annual 207-mile STP event is a bucket list adventure ride ## [Why we have so many large pickup trucks and SUVs](https://azbikelaw.org/why-we-have-so-many-large-pickup-trucks-and-suvs/) _2026-07-24 · ArizonaBikeLaw · Arizona Bike Law_ It s worth reflecting back on how we got here w.r.t. automobiles in the US. In a recent WSJ opinion piece, Long Live the EV: Now that the U.S. isn’t killing it with ‘help,’ the electric vehicle has a chance. (that link is a gift article that may get thru their paywall, but I think the Continue reading "Why we have so many large pickup trucks and SUVs" ## [176. ARE GLYCOLYTIC HIT INTERVALS BAD FOR AEROBIC FITNESS?](https://knowledgeiswatt.substack.com/p/176-are-glycolytic-hit-intervals) _2026-07-23 · Knowledgeiswatt · Knowledgeiswatt English_ Speed Endurance Training (SET) consists of 20-60 sec all-out or near to maximal efforts with long (2-5min) complete recovery. ## [162. The simple (yet complicated) truth behind bike design, with Chris Dodman](https://shows.acast.com/cyclist-magazine-podcast/episodes/162-the-simple-but-complicated-truth-about-bike-design-with) _2026-07-23 · Cyclist Magazine Podcast_ This week, James and Will are joined by Cannondale’s Advanced Projects Engineer, Chris Dodman. Chris has been working for Cannondale for the last three decades, and though he might not exactly be a household name, you’ll know who he is if you’re Mario Cipolloini or Peter Sagan – Chris is the brains behind those glorious red Saeco CAAD bikes of the 1990s that saw Cipo dominate sprints, and the… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/618e52740da782001471efbe/e/6a5f7dced6286da0724d1013/media.mp3) ## [There is no e-bike speed limit](https://azbikelaw.org/there-is-no-e-bike-speed-limit/) _2026-07-22 · ArizonaBikeLaw · Arizona Bike Law_ The standard three class electric bicycle definition was enshrined into ARS in 2018. There is no explicit speed limit for electric bicycles; but unfortunately, the mention of 20/28mph in the definitions has led some to mistakenly believe there is, in effect, and e-bike speed limit. This is not the case. Where an electric bicycle meets Continue reading "There is no e-bike speed limit" ## Fitness Isn't Performance: The Truth About CTL _2026-07-20 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ Cyclists often treat CTL like the ultimate measure of fitness, but that's only part of the story. In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford explains what CTL actually measures, why performance and fitness aren't the same thing, and how to use your training data to peak for races instead of chasing a bigger number. HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19516076-fitness-isn-t-performance-the-truth-about-ctl.mp3) ## [175. PMEP 5 - THE MUSCLE DAMAGE/TRAUMA MODEL](https://knowledgeiswatt.substack.com/p/175-pmep-5-the-muscle-damagetrauma) _2026-07-20 · Knowledgeiswatt · Knowledgeiswatt English_ In this KIW Research Note, we continue our series examining the physiological models proposed to explain fatigue during prolonged exercise. ## A Scalable Carb Fueling Plan Based On Effort _2026-07-13 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ Fueling advice has never been more confusing. One expert recommends fasted rides, another says 120 grams of carbs per hour, and every nutrition brand seems to have a different answer. In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford introduces a practical fueling framework that scales carbohydrate intake to the demands of your ride. Using kilojoule output, ride intensity, and duration, you'll… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19476517-a-scalable-carb-fueling-plan-based-on-effort.mp3)