Performance

By mixing up their caffeine use instead of relying on it every day, cyclists and triathletes can boost performance when it counts most. In this guide to caffeine periodization, we’re taking a look at the ins and outs of caffeine cycling, plus how to use it for endurance – whether you’re racing outdoors or sweating through an indoor training session on ROUVY.

Even just one hour on an indoor trainer can deliver big results - whether you're aiming to boost FTP, sharpen endurance, or simply crush a solid session before breakfast. With ROUVY's structured, high-impact workouts, you can transform 60 minutes into a powerful, goal-driven training experience.

What is lactate and how does it impact performance? Discover the science behind lactate vs lactic acid, why lactate threshold matters in cycling, and how training at lactate threshold enhances endurance. Learn key insights into lactate threshold cycling and practical tips on how to improve lactate threshold for better results and smarter training.

Unlock the science of cycling cadence and learn how to fine-tune your pedaling efficiency. Whether you’re comparing high vs. low cadence cycling, exploring cadence drills, or seeking your optimal cycling cadence for climbing or sprinting, this guide breaks it all down. Discover what truly impacts your performance and how cadence choices shape endurance, speed, and fatigue on the bike – indoors or out.

Understanding training zones is key to maximizing your cycling performance. These zones help define effort levels, ensuring your training is structured and effective. Whether you use heart rate or power-based zones, they provide a clear guide for optimizing endurance, speed, and recovery. This guide explores how training zones work, how to test your fitness, and how to use these insights to improve.

Learn about some essential metrics to help you understand why they are important in monitoring and measuring your progress when creating a training plan. I will discuss setting goals, FTP testing, power training zones, Normalised Power, Intensity Factor (IF) and Training Stress Score (TSS). There is no need to feel daunted by these terms, data and numbers if you keep reminding yourself to stick to your plan and use the training metrics available on ROUVY to help you with your riding.

We’ve all heard that voice; the one that tells us we’re too tired to go on, that this hill’s too steep. Here are nine tips to help you build the mental toughness necessary to tune out that negative voice, stay focused on your goals, and keep going!

Endurance sports, such as cycling, triathlon, running, etc. demand a high level of physical fitness and stamina. While men and women can both excel in endurance sports, it's important to recognize that the anatomical and physiological differences between males and females that can be associated with sports performance. Biological differences of the sexes should be taken into account in the training prescription and in relation to the optimization of the loads and recovery.

Every moderately advanced cyclist has probably encountered the terms FTP or anaerobic threshold (AT). If they haven't already, they are likely to receive a question from another cyclist in the near future: "What's your FTP?" or read about their favourite athlete undergoing threshold or FTP training. These two parameters appear frequently in the vocabulary of endurance athletes, yet they are often insufficiently understood. If you ask your cycling buddy why they apply intervals at the FTP or AT level, they might not be able to answer. In this article, I will try to explain these two concepts in understandable terms and from a sports science perspective.