Andy Layhe  —  6/9/2026
Cycling and Weight Lifting: How to Combine Them Without Killing Your Gains

Cycling and weight lifting can work well together when you manage timing, volume and recovery. The goal isn't to train like two different athletes at once, but to build one joined-up programme where the gym supports the bike and the bike doesn't ruin the gym. Riders usually get into trouble for three reasons: they lift too heavy too soon, they place hard gym work too close to key rides, or they treat soreness as proof that the session worked. That's how a sensible strength plan turns into a Zone 2 ride that feels like dragging a fridge through wet grass.

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Challenge Roth: The Ultimate Guide to the Home of Triathlon
Lauren Wolff  ·  6/7/2026
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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.

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Challenge Roth: The Ultimate Guide to the Home of Triathlon
Lauren Wolff  ·  6/7/2026
Challenge Roth: The Ultimate Guide to the Home of Triathlon

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.

Top 10 ROUVY routes for Zone 2 training
Lauren Wolff  ·  6/4/2026
Top 10 ROUVY routes for Zone 2 training

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.