Skip to content Skip to footer
Cyclist training outdoors using data to train smarter.

4 Cycling Performance Myths Debunked

Do cycling performance myths actually affect training outcomes? Yes. Training based on outdated concepts—such as "lactic acid causes soreness" or "stay in the fat-burning zone"—leads to suboptimal workload distribution, poor nutrition timing, and missed fitness adaptations. Evidence-based training consistently outperforms folklore. …
zone 2 vs sweet spot vs polarized training

Zone 2 Training vs. Sweet Spot: The 2026 Cycling Debate Guide

Which is Better in 2026: Zone 2 Training or Sweet Spot? Is polarized training better than sweet spot in 2026? The best training intensity distribution (TID) depends entirely on your weekly volume. Recent 2025-2026 research suggests that while Polarized training (80/20) excels…
Cycling Performance Equipment and Position Assessment

Are You Overtraining or Undertraining? How to Tell

Quick Answer: Overtraining shows up as persistent fatigue, declining power numbers, elevated resting heart rate, and irritability that doesn't resolve with a rest day or two. Undertraining looks like plateaued fitness, easy recovery from every ride, and watts that never climb. The fix for…