Ultra distance cycling is one of the most extreme forms of endurance sport. Riders frequently spend 10, 20, or even more than 30 hours on the bike, often covering distances of 500 to 1000 kilometers in a single event. In races such as bikepacking ultras or multi-day endurance challenges, performance is determined not only by […]
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Living with Psoriatic Arthritis while training for ultra-distance cycling events is, in many ways, a constant balancing act. My weeks are structured, disciplined, and consistent—but never rigid. I cycle six days per week, both in winter and summer, and that consistency has become the backbone of my physical and mental resilience. During the colder months, […]
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As an endurance ultra cyclist, training never really stops for me. People say riding your bike in winter is just as much fun as riding it during any other time of the year but gosh what do I miss the sun and what do I hate the cold, the rain, the leaves,… . I must […]
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The reverse lunge exercise is a great way to give your muscles a workout. When it comes to working out to enhance my cycling performance, the reverse lunge is one of my favorite exercises because it’s comfortable and simple and doesn’t require special equipment. Here’s how you do it: Step 1 – Start upright Step […]