For many, coffee is as much a part of their morning routine as a racing jersey is to their bike. But did you know that caffeine is much more than just a stimulant in endurance sports? Studies show that it can noticeably improve your performance – if used correctly. But as is so often the case, the devil is in the detail: dosage, timing, and individual tolerance determine whether caffeine is a real boost or an underestimated risk.

Viele denken beim Radfahren an Ausdauer, Fitness oder den nächsten Anstieg – aber kaum jemand spricht über das Thema Sexualität und Libido. Dabei gibt es gute Nachrichten: Wer regelmäßig in die Pedale tritt, stärkt nicht nur Herz und Kreislauf, sondern auch die Lust auf Nähe.

Anyone who regularly rides a road bike knows: corners are more than just a change of direction. They require concentration, technique, and the right feel for speed and line. Especially for beginners, cornering can be a real challenge – whether on fast descents or in hectic city traffic.

Ein Thema, über das kaum jemand spricht – aber viele daran denken. Immer wieder taucht die Frage auf, ob langes Radfahren die Potenz beeinträchtigen kann. Gerade Rennradfahrer, die viele Stunden im Sattel verbringen, sind verunsichert. Doch was ist dran an diesem Mythos? Wir klären auf, was die Wissenschaft wirklich sagt – und was man selbst tun kann, um auf dem Rad gesund und leistungsfähig zu bleiben.

After a tough training session on a road bike, it's not just what happens during the ride that counts – but also what happens afterward. Recovery is crucial for improved performance, well-being, and long-term health. Anyone who regularly rides in the saddle knows the feeling of tired legs, heavy calves, or sore muscles. This is where an often underestimated tool comes into play: the vein massager.

A fresh pair of handlebar tape is like a new pair of gloves: It feels grippy, clean, and comfortable. But anyone who's ever tried wrapping road bike handlebar tape themselves knows it's not as simple as it looks. Wrinkles, gaps, or uneven wraps can not only ruin the appearance but also impair riding comfort. In this article, we'll show you the most common mistakes when wrapping handlebar tape—and how to avoid them from the start.

What if you could achieve noticeable progress on your road bike with just a few minutes per week? It sounds too good to be true – but it's scientifically proven. The magic word: all-out training. This form of training is based on extremely short, yet maximally intense bursts of exercise and pushes your body to its limits. In this article, you'll learn what "all-out" really means, how it works, and how you can incorporate it into your road bike training.

Carbohydrates, electrolytes, caffeine, creatine, beta-alanine, beetroot juice, magnesium, omega-3, vitamin D – the list of supplements that supposedly make cyclists faster, more enduring, and healthier is long. But which of these actually provide benefits – and which are a complete waste of money?

Rennradfahren im Herbst und Winter stärkt das Immunsystem – wenn man es richtig angeht. Erfahre, wie Du mit gezieltem Training, Vitaminen und smarter Regeneration Krankheiten vorbeugen und Trainingsausfälle vermeiden kannst.