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Deutsche Version On social media, athletes often proudly showcase their resting heart rates. In fact, the resting heart rates of athletic individuals differ from those of the non-active population. The average resting heart rate ranges between 50 and 90 beats per minute. Athletes, particularly those in endurance sports, have significantly lower readings. Multiple Tour de …
Deutsche Version PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, is a term familiar to the vast majority of women, and many have experienced it firsthand. It’s a common term of complaint, and even many men associate something with PMS—even if it’s just their own girlfriend’s bad mood. Nevertheless, most people don’t know what actually lies behind it or …
Deutsche Version With the introduction of performance measurement in cycling, the way training and competition are managed in cycling has also changed. Not only in the professional sector, but also among amateurs, performance management based on the concept of FTP and training zones is becoming increasingly popular. This article explains the background to the terms …
Functional Threshold Power, FTP-Test and Power Zones Read More »
Deutsche Version The optimal crank length is a controversial topic. The current trend is toward shorter cranks. Crank length is primarily based on body height, although leg length, flexibility, and riding style also play a role. The topic recently made headlines when world champion Tadej Pogacar, who is 1.76 m tall, switched from a 172.5 …
What is the correct crank length for a road bike? Read More »
Deutsche Version The winter of 2025/26 is demanding everything from cyclists between Christmas and New Year. After a record-breaking cold Christmas, winter has Central Europe firmly in its grip. Anyone who wanted to complete the Festive 500 outdoors needed to overcome their inner demons and, above all, one thing: warm cycling clothing. Feet and hands …
Test: Extremely warm gloves for cycling in winter Read More »
Deutsche Version The Q-factor on a bicycle is the horizontal distance between the outer surfaces of the two cranks. It is also referred to as the pedal distance, crank width, or bottom bracket distance and therefore indicates how far apart the pedals are on the left and right. The term Q-factor is short for quack …
Performance enhancement through Q-factor and stance width Read More »
Deutsche Version I can say up front that round pedaling is a myth. For decades, round pedaling was preached as the ultimate goal. In practice, however, the round pedal stroke does not exist, not even remotely. Whereas in the past it was only possible to measure power approximately or estimate it indirectly over the course …
Deutsche Version Even the best training is useless if the body cannot regenerate optimally. Lymphatic drainage is a great way for cyclists to speed up recovery after training and competitions. It reduces swelling in the legs and improves blood circulation, especially after long rides or intense training. The lymphatic system does not have a pump …
Reboots – Performance enhancement through regeneration Read More »
Deutsche Version The so-called Norwegian method describes a form of training that is not actually that new, but has only become increasingly popular in cycling in recent years. In fact, many cyclists are still unaware of it, which is why I would like to introduce it here. It is important to note that the method …
Deutsche Version My expectations were modest, but my hopes were high. As I took part in the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon for the seventh time, the signs were good that I would beat my personal best from the previous year (9:00 hours) and break the 9-hour barrier with a time of 8:59 hours or less. But …