Cycling hydration affects performance, recovery and comfort. Here’s how much to drink, when to drink and how to stay hydrated during indoor and outdoor rides.


Cycling hydration affects performance, recovery and comfort. Here’s how much to drink, when to drink and how to stay hydrated during indoor and outdoor rides.



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.

The Tour de France is one of cycling’s three Grand Tours, and the 2026 edition stands out for a route that begins in Barcelona before building toward a decisive Alpine finale on the road to the Champs-Élysées in Paris.

Indoor cycling feels different when you’re riding with other people. Discover how social, immersive and motivating group rides on ROUVY can be.

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.

The Tour de France is one of cycling’s three Grand Tours, and the 2026 edition stands out for a route that begins in Barcelona before building toward a decisive Alpine finale on the road to the Champs-Élysées in Paris.

Indoor cycling feels different when you’re riding with other people. Discover how social, immersive and motivating group rides on ROUVY can be.

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.

Indoor cycling feels different when you’re riding with other people. Discover how social, immersive and motivating group rides on ROUVY can be.

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.

The Tour de France is one of cycling’s three Grand Tours, and the 2026 edition stands out for a route that begins in Barcelona before building toward a decisive Alpine finale on the road to the Champs-Élysées in Paris.

Cycling in Sicily combines raw volcanic terrain, open coastal roads, and deeply layered history, making it one of the most varied places to ride, both physically and culturally. It offers everything from long climbs to short coastal spins and inland village routes that suit riders who enjoy both challenge and cultural depth.

Bike theft is more common – and more sophisticated – than ever. Here’s how to choose a lock that matches your bike, your riding habits and your real-world risk.

Strength training for triathletes is functional resistance training that improves force production, posture, joint stability and fatigue resistance across the swim, bike and run without aiming to add unnecessary muscle mass. The goal isn’t to get bigger. It’s to become stronger, more durable and more efficient across all three disciplines.

Chafing, rubbing and saddle sores don’t have to be part of cycling. Discover how chamois cream helps riders stay comfortable on road rides, long-distance adventures and indoor sessions.
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