This phrase may seem simplistic, but it’s undeniably true when it comes to physiology and long-term cycling performance . We regularly talk with prospective DUCHY athletes who’ve been doing the same workouts and group rides week in, week out—and they wonder why they’re not seeing meaningful progress. The answer is simple: if you want different output, you need different input. A new cyclist will see initial gains from repetitive training, but that progress eventually stalls unless the...

When cyclists stop making progress, many assume they’ve hit a physiological ceiling and can’t go any further. Some will tap away for years at this perceived ceiling, never realising their true potential. But…We’ve seen one simple training adjustment help hundreds of riders break through plateaus and start hitting numbers they never thought were possible: Eliminating time in the “unspecific middle” ground. So often, cyclists who have stopped seeing progress are accumulating hours of training...

We’ve worked with countless athletes who came to cycling from running.   At first, they loved it — the feeling of being fit, fast, and injury-free. But within months, many found themselves in a constant state of low-level fatigue. Some had already burned out by the time they reached us.   That got us thinking:Why does cycling seem to carry a higher risk of overtraining and burnout than running?   One key factor is the low-impact nature of the sport. In running, soreness or injury often forces...