Endurance

Challenge Roth sits high up on the list of races long-distance triathletes talk about for years before they finally stand on the start line. The roads are lined six and seven deep in places, the Solarer Berg climb turns into a tunnel of noise and the finish stadium in Roth stays full long after dark. Even riders who have raced Kona, Nice or Hamburg still talk about Roth in a different tone.

Zone 2 training works best on roads where power stays steady for long stretches without constant braking, sharp climbs or repeated surges. These ROUVY routes were picked because they let you get into an aerobic rhythm and stay there, whether you are building base miles for a sportive, preparing for an IRONMAN or trying to make indoor endurance rides feel less repetitive.

Whether you're fuelling a long endurance ride, a hard interval session or a ROUVY race, knowing when to eat fast carbs and slow carbs can make all the difference to your performance.

Polarised training in cycling is an endurance training model where most riding is kept genuinely easy, a small amount is made properly hard, and the tiring middle ground is kept to a minimum.

Mesocycle training is one of those terms that sounds more complicated than it really is. In plain English, it simply means a focused block of training inside a bigger plan. Usually, that block lasts around 4 to 6 weeks and is built around one main goal, such as improving aerobic endurance, lifting FTP, sharpening VO2max, building race-specific power, or adding strength without wrecking everything else.

Energy gels are a staple in many cyclists’ jersey pockets, promising a quick hit of fuel when the ride gets tough. But when should you actually use them? How many do you need? And, are they really necessary? Here’s what every cyclist should know about fuelling with gels.

Endurance road bikes are made to keep you riding stronger for longer - smoothing rough roads, easing fatigue, and staying fast without punishing your body. More comfort, more control, more kilometres you’ll actually enjoy.

Challenge Family triathlons are about more than racing; they’re about passion, connection, and community. This guide covers everything you need to train smart, balance the three disciplines, prepare mentally, and use ROUVY to simulate real Challenge Family courses so you can show up race-ready, confident, and smiling.

Long slow distance training builds the aerobic engine behind real endurance - steady, low-intensity miles that make you stronger, smoother, and able to go longer.