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Could training prep really mean doing nothing?

Is my ‘Gain Cave’ doing me more harm than good? I decided to conduct an informal experiment to find out.

Minooka, Illinois to Portage, Indiana

Dr. Boynton is a sport scientist, cycling coach, and an expert in the effects of environmental temperature on training and performance of endurance athletes.

An independent take on the new Zwift Bike with David Owen and Mike Lister.

Check our what we have for our loyal hive of Zombeez this week!

Check out what we have for our loyal hive of ZOMbeez this week!

Matthew Ralph has created functional masterpieces for celebrities, pro cyclists, and many people in between, including his virtual cycling friends.

The ProVision eracer tells her virtual cycling story and how Zwift allowed her the opportunity to come out of retirement and compete on an elite level following the birth of her children.

Virtual cycling is an essential part of married life for the Peterson’s, and they can’t imagine living without Zwift.

It’s good to be a cyclist in Alaska, especially when you enjoy the LONG DARK winter months with your virtual cycling community.

Rangely to Craig, Colorado

This week we will be kicking off the Indoor Specialists season by highlighting the Virtual Cycling community. I hope you enjoy it!

Fitness trackers, their data, and algorithms have a place as they should. Decide where that place is before your device does it for you.

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Follow my multi-step approach to eliminating lateral knee pain for good!

Check out what we have for our loyal hive of ZOMbeez this week!

Oxford to Wilton, Iowa

Check out what we have for our loyal hive of Zombeez this week!

Virtual cycling experiences differ for males and females, but we can all take advantage of the opportunities available and do our part to make the virtual world a better one!

An interview with Teppo Laurio!

Monroeville to Solon, Ohio

Scientists have discovered genes that determine our response to training stress and the key to unlocking endless performance potential.

Heart Rate Variability is a powerful data tool for guiding a cyclist’s training and recovery, but it isn’t the only wrench in the toolbox.

By preparing yourself mentally and physically for optimal performance, a proper warm-up is critical to virtual cycling success. But why is the first mile so hard?

Kingston to Loa, Utah

The Badger is a fine writer! Who knew? You will, after reading his account of what made DIRT what it is today!

Elite esports racer and award-winning cycling journalist, Aaron Borrill, opens up about balancing work and training—and what it means to represent his country at the 2022 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships.

When DIRTs hit the hills, they do it right!

Science shows virtual cyclists don’t consume enough carbohydrates before, during, or after key events leading to underperformance.

Waterloo to Verona, New York

Recent science sheds light on the safe return to cycling after COVID-19 question by research into how our circulatory system responds to exercise.

The Saris – NoPinz eracer tells why winning the Esports Worlds is within reach and how he plans to do it. An interview with Ryan Larson.

Arm and hand pain that worsens as you ride can be prevented by following these simple tips!

Scientists have discovered a technique that has made muscle information more readily attainable. What would you do?

With prizes in eSports becoming more prestigious and increasing in value, what can riders and event organizers do to ensure that the winners are legitimate?

DIRT Do Work Challenge Partners with the DIRT Dad Fund to support its virtual cycling community!

The benefits of strength training are many for performance and general health. By taking a more careful and calculated approach, your gains will be greater!

Westfield to East Aurora, New York

Way to go Andy!

Challenging the validity of an accepted training metric and discussing alternatives.

Replacing the flimsy insoles of your cycling shoes with sport-specific footbeds may be the answer to your pedaling pain problems!

50,000 views, 160 posts, So What? The only number that means anything is the number one.

About vCycling News Virtual Cycling News will bring you news, rumours and reviews on all things RGT whilst looking at some of the other online training apps that are available. The show is hosted by Mike Lister, an eRacer with over 15,000 miles logged on Zwift and...

Hemochromatosis is the most common genetic disease in the Western world and, if undiagnosed and left untreated, can be life-threatening. It was for me.

Portage to Goshen, Indiana

When this new DIRT member does Halloween, he does it well!

Fremont to Omaha, Nebraska

The beautiful, eloquent, and passionate story of one man’s quest to fill his spreadsheet—Zwift Badge hunting and DIRT Zwift Team daily motivation!

Small field sizes in eRacing do not have to mean less fun!

Periodically manipulating dietary carbohydrates and subsequently muscle glycogen availability during exercise improves cycling performance for some.

Coming off a strong showing representing South Africa in the UCI Cycling Esports World Championships Pieter Avenant shares a bit about himself!

DIRT John Young doesn’t let dwarfism define him. Get a glimpse of what’s inside this remarkable man!

Challenging the validity of an accepted training metric and discussing alternatives.

Falk Levien depends upon his bike to take him away. Long Covid is trying to steal it from him. He is taking it back with the help of virtual cycling.

An interview with Team AERO elite esports cyclist Ben Hill.

Pete taught me everything I know about Zwift racing and much of what I know about a lot of other things.

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Knowledge of the Power Phase of the pedal stroke is crucial, and by following these tips you will be able to maximize it! It’s all about your Glutes!

Shelby to Adel, Iowa

It is important to become mindful of our energy needs and avoid the severe consequences of cycling and other sport-related energy deficiency.

East Aurora to Rochester, New York

The Rule of Thumb for treating cycling injuries with Cold, Heat, or Both!

At eleven-years-old Sophie has accomplished more in virtual cycling than most riders twice her age and has earned the confidence and respect of the cyclists she leads.

Add this 5-minute foam rolling program to your post-ride routine to revitalize your muscle recovery.

The Flutter Kick is the perfect core exercise for a powerful pedal stroke.

A tough race and a technical glitch didn’t deter Patrick from realizing a dream that alluded him by the slimmest of margins a year ago.

Code data that has emerged over the past 24 hours points to the momentous change.

On the heels of a strong showing in the UCI Cycling Esports World Championships the Saris-No Pinz racer Eleanor Wiseman shares a bit about herself.

If you want more watts, do more squats!

Monilee will be representing Canada in the 2022 Esports World Championships and has been a force on the eracing scene for years. After reading this candid interview you will know why.

Route maps and more details describing the 60-day journey!

Should cyclists even bother with Carbohydrate loading?

Special thanks to the Eat DIRT crew for inviting me on the Talk DIRTy to Me podcast and the opportunity to share my WHY!

Shayna Powless is a member of the 2022 North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of fame class, but it may not be for cycling—she’s much more than that.

In-home trainer etiquette is the key to couple’s cycling therapy!

Challenging the validity of an accepted training metric and discussing alternatives.

Should you take sodium tablets before or during a big event? Exertional Hyponatremia from overhydration is a life-threatening condition that is avoidable by following these simple steps.

Science shows that you can get stronger after working out for only 3 seconds, which isn’t the minimal dose. Who knew? Not me. Who cares? Not me!

Special thanks to the Eat DIRT crew for inviting me on the Talk DIRTy to Me podcast and the opportunity to share my WHY!

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At 19 years old, Matthias has left his mark on eracing as the youngest to win a Premier Division race and qualify to represent his country in the World Championships.

Rhabdomyolysis is a severe health concern we can avoid by knowing the disease and how to prevent it.

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Make the best training plan decisions with a solid understanding of these strength exercise basics.

Strenuous race efforts that leave you cross-eyed may make it hard to think straight, but you can prevent it from going any further than that by being mindful.

A cyclist, a physician, and a post-COVID-19 cautionary tale you need to hear!

Liz Van Houweling’s life-changing formidable experience at the 2021 USA Cross Nats!

It’s never too late to make a positive change in life. Make yours now and you will have nothing to regret!

Never before and never again will you hear the words, “400 W for ten minutes” sound so “matter of fact”!

A holiday gift came early for DIRT Travis Bowersox, and it came in the form of charity, inner contemplation, and satisfaction.

Check out what we have for our loyal hive of ZOMbeez this week!

Check out what we have for our loyal hive of ZOMbeez this week!

Follow this 8-exercise home program to keep your strength gains without sacrificing cycling training time.

The power-generating capacity of our glutes and quads is of primary importance, but scientists reveal that our calf muscles are essential in producing sprint cycling torque.

Arm and hand pain that worsens as you ride can be prevented by following these simple tips!

Check out what we have for our loyal hive of ZOMbeez this week!

Warren to Schoharie, New York

Be the fly swatter and not the fly of your group ride by learning this essential core stabilizing exercise.

Jon and Becki Roden turn to Virtual Cycling to help them cope with the death of their son.