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- Everesting requires 8,848 metres of elevation gain on a single, unchanging route of ascents and descents, without any breaks for sleep.  
- For MTB, straight, quiet gravel climbs with a constant gradient of around 11.5% and 180–250 metres of elevation gain per lap are ideal.  
- The author’s sample route: 3.24 km and 184 metres of elevation gain per lap, around 48.4 repetitions, approximately 157 km and an estimated total time of 16 hours.

Choosing an Everesting MTB route: How to find the perfect route for the elevation gain challenge

- The World Cup is a great conversation starter on group bike rides, regardless of whether you’re interested in football yourself.
- Topics such as match results, favourites, underdogs, tactics and the politics surrounding the World Cup offer a wide range of talking points.
- Parallels between football and cycling help the conversation flow, whilst the ride itself creates a relaxed setting for chatting.

Conversation starters on tour: How to break the awkward silence

- Mountain biking combines endurance, nature, social contact and flow states and can therefore alleviate psychological stress and strengthen well-being.
- Programmes such as "Trail Therapy" in Scotland show positive effects on stress management, self-confidence and community in cases of depression, anxiety and trauma.
- In German-speaking countries, there is a lack of specific MTB therapy programmes and large studies; exercise therapy usually remains complementary and clinic-oriented.

When trails become therapy: How biking can help with mental illness

- A severe slump during the cycle tour is indicated by heavy legs, an empty head and a "grey haze" and can be dangerous.  
- Readily available sources of sugar such as biscuits, cola, juice spritzers, bananas, muesli bars or squeeze bags offer quick help.  
- If shops are closed, the petrol station can provide short-term energy with soft drinks, bars, sandwiches or pretzel sticks.

Power limit exceeded: What to do when you turn grey?

- Cold applications alleviate muscle soreness in the short term and facilitate rapid recovery, but can dampen long-term training adaptations.
- Heat such as sauna shows weak evidence for acute regeneration, but can support endurance adaptations in a warm climate if used regularly.
- Sleep, a balanced diet, sensibly periodised training and active recovery have the greatest influence on regeneration; passive methods are of secondary importance.

Regeneration after a sporty bike tour: what really helps against sore muscles

- UCI cancels E-XCO from 2026, but e-bike world champion Joris Ryf remains in the Specialized Factory Racing Team and returns to cross country.
- Specialized Factory Racing dominated the 2025 XC World Cup; according to Ryf, team spirit, staff and the new Epic 9 are key success factors.
- In 2026, Ryf will focus on coaching within the team, especially the women; emphasising targeted tapering, regeneration and mental rituals such as meditation.

After E-MTB racing, now cross-country: World champion Joris Ryf back on a lightweight bike

- MyWhoosh Championships 2026: seven-day virtual stage race in July, overall ranking by time, registration now open.  
- 1,000,000 US dollars in prize money, divided equally between men and women in six categories, additional bonuses for sprint, KOM and QOM rankings.  
- Participation requires a one-time Power Passport test, possible anti-doping and integrity programme; finishers receive a gift package worth over 700 US dollars.

MyWhoosh Championships 2026: This is what every participant gets - and it's worth it

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Biker: Training plans | BIKE

Kraft aus Küche
Mit Erbsen, Bohnen und Kirschen fit für die nächste große Tour

Recovering properly
Cooling down after a MTB ride in the heat

Cycling in summer
Feeling a bit sluggish? Here’s how to get used to the heat quickly

Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro and Fit 5
New fitness smartwatches with a virtual power meter put to the test

Neue E-Riegel von Powerbar
Weicher Kern, harte Fakten

Choosing an Everesting MTB route
How to find the perfect route for the elevation gain challenge

Conversation starters on tour
How to break the awkward silence

When trails become therapy
How biking can help with mental illness

Power limit exceeded
What to do when you turn grey?

Regeneration after a sporty bike tour
What really helps against sore muscles

After E-MTB racing, now cross-country
World champion Joris Ryf back on a lightweight bike

MyWhoosh Championships 2026
This is what every participant gets - and it's worth it

Biker: Training plans | BIKE

Kraft aus KücheMit Erbsen, Bohnen und Kirschen fit für die nächste große Tour

Recovering properlyCooling down after a MTB ride in the heat

Cycling in summerFeeling a bit sluggish? Here’s how to get used to the heat quickly

Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro and Fit 5New fitness smartwatches with a virtual power meter put to the test

​Neue E-Riegel von PowerbarWeicher Kern, harte Fakten

Choosing an Everesting MTB routeHow to find the perfect route for the elevation gain challenge

Conversation starters on tourHow to break the awkward silence

When trails become therapyHow biking can help with mental illness

Power limit exceededWhat to do when you turn grey?

Regeneration after a sporty bike tourWhat really helps against sore muscles

After E-MTB racing, now cross-countryWorld champion Joris Ryf back on a lightweight bike

MyWhoosh Championships 2026This is what every participant gets - and it's worth it

Kraft aus Küche
Mit Erbsen, Bohnen und Kirschen fit für die nächste große Tour

Recovering properly
Cooling down after a MTB ride in the heat

Cycling in summer
Feeling a bit sluggish? Here’s how to get used to the heat quickly

Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro and Fit 5
New fitness smartwatches with a virtual power meter put to the test

Neue E-Riegel von Powerbar
Weicher Kern, harte Fakten

Choosing an Everesting MTB route
How to find the perfect route for the elevation gain challenge

Conversation starters on tour
How to break the awkward silence

When trails become therapy
How biking can help with mental illness

Power limit exceeded
What to do when you turn grey?

Regeneration after a sporty bike tour
What really helps against sore muscles

After E-MTB racing, now cross-country
World champion Joris Ryf back on a lightweight bike

MyWhoosh Championships 2026
This is what every participant gets - and it's worth it