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- Wahoo is introducing a three-tier subscription scheme for the app: Base (free), Core (€4.99 per month) and Pro (€17.99 per month), with varying levels of functionality.  
- Core features include 4DP for cyclists and 3DP for runners, supplemented by COROS integration and a wide range of endurance and supplementary training programmes.  
- Base offers basic tracking; Core adds analytics and training insights; Pro includes access to SYSTM, plans, video workouts and mental/recovery workouts.

Training app update: New Wahoo subscriptions & running features

- For recreational cyclists, body awareness and heart rate are usually sufficient; RPE is scientifically recognised, whilst heart rate belts are the best low-budget investment.  
- Speed is of little use for controlling your ride, whilst cadence helps beginners to protect their knees; Power metres provide objective watt readings for ambitious training.  
- Crank-based power metres are considered the most accurate solution; single-sided crank arms and pedal systems are more prone to error; calibration is no substitute for proper calibration.

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FITNESS

- Gripper V2 features permanently integrated antimicrobial protection against odours and flavours throughout the bottle’s lifetime
- A soft, BPA-free body, textured grip area and a high-flow, drip-free silicone valve make it easy to use whilst cycling
- Embossed logo instead of printed graphics, six colour options, two sizes (approx. 650/750 ml) priced at €11.90 and €13.90 respectively; long-term effectiveness yet to be tested

Fabric Gripper V2: Antimicrobial water bottle designed to prevent odours and residual tastes

- Kinesio tapes are frequently used in cycling, but their effectiveness has not been scientifically proven.
- Reviews show minor, short-term effects on pain and mobility, but no long-term benefits.
- Tapes can relieve muscle tension, but they are no substitute for diagnosing the underlying cause, bike fitting or medical assessment.

Kinesio tape in cycling: What are the real benefits of these colourful strips?

- The Recovery Slopes Core features a 3.7-degree negative heel and a rocker sole to relieve pressure on the forefoot and stretch the backs of the legs.  
- The new ergonomic footbed, featuring a toe grip, longitudinal arch support and heel cup, is designed to improve support, stability and comfort compared to the previous model.  
- Blackroll recommends a gradual introduction to using the shoes; they cost €69.90, are available in three colours exclusively via the online shop, and a performance test will follow.

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- Pain whilst mountain biking is usually caused by incorrect bike adjustments, poor posture, uneven strain and a lack of stability.  
- A solution can be found through a properly adjusted cockpit and saddle, an active riding position, improved technique, and regular strength and mobility training.  
- Warning signs such as persistent numbness, radiating pain, loss of strength or discomfort following a fall require medical assessment.

Pain when mountain biking: What really helps

- Heat, UV radiation and ozone pose a risk to cyclists in the Alps; sunburn, sunstroke, heatstroke and heat cramps are common risks.  
- Prevention: high-factor sun cream, sunglasses with UV400 protection, a helmet, electrolyte and fluid intake, and avoiding periods of peak exertion in hot, humid weather.  
- First aid includes cooling down, drinking plenty of fluids and resting; call an ambulance immediately if symptoms such as fever, vomiting, loss of consciousness or heatstroke occur.

Cycling in hot weather: sunstroke, heatstroke and dehydration – symptoms and first-aid tips

- Cycling is a low-impact, long-duration endurance sport that boosts fat burning and reduces visceral belly fat in particular.  
- Effective plan: 2× 60–90 mins of gentle GA1 cycling per week and 1× 30 mins of HIIT with short sprints and breaks.  
- Sustainable weight loss: a moderate calorie deficit, a high-protein diet, ‘smart’ carbohydrates and routines that fit into everyday life.

Cycling instead of weight-loss injections: How to burn belly fat simply by getting on your bike

- Antworks parallel bars, made from birch plywood and ash, offer two height settings (230 mm/70 mm) for a wide range of bodyweight calisthenics exercises.  
- Their neutral grip position reduces strain on the wrists during handstands and enables controlled push-ups, L-sits, dips and dynamic exercises.  
- The untreated wood may slip on smooth floors; they are relatively large, cost €109 and are classified as both functional and sustainable.

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- Micro-training spread throughout the day helps build muscle, but is less effective than traditional strength training that causes localised muscle fatigue.
- The weekly volume is key: beginners should aim for 6–10 sets per muscle group, whilst advanced trainees should aim for 10–12 sets, spread across the training sessions.
- For maximum muscle growth, 3–5 traditional sets of 10–12 repetitions at high intensity are more effective than circuit training or pure endurance training.

​Building muscle: What really works – and what’s just a waste of time

- Hydration bladders allow you to drink regularly without disrupting your ride, offer greater capacity and better weight distribution than frame-mounted bottles.
- The disadvantages include more effort required to clean them, difficulty in estimating the remaining contents, potential defects and the need for a rucksack or hip bag.
- Traditional backpack hydration bladders are suitable for long rides, whilst hip bag systems are ideal for keeping your back cool; for short after-work rides, a water bottle is usually sufficient.

Better than a water bottle: when a hydration bladder is the right choice

- Garmin is acquiring the training platforms TrainingPeaks (endurance) and TrainHeroic (strength) and integrating them into its ecosystem.
- Users of Garmin cycle computers and watches can expect closer integration of training planning, coaching and device data.
- In the short term, everything will remain largely unchanged for existing subscribers; in the long term, deeper integration of the services into Garmin products is planned.

Garmin acquires TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic: What does this app coup mean for cyclists?

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Biker: Training plans | BIKE

Training app update
New Wahoo subscriptions & running features

Training for cyclists
These measurement techniques will help you improve

Fabric Gripper V2
Antimicrobial water bottle designed to prevent odours and residual tastes

Kinesio tape in cycling
What are the real benefits of these colourful strips?

Take a step back, stretch your muscles
Blackroll launches new recovery shoes

Pain when mountain biking
What really helps

Cycling in hot weather
Sunstroke, heatstroke and dehydration – symptoms and first-aid tips

Cycling instead of weight-loss injections
How to burn belly fat simply by getting on your bike

Standing on your hands
And why you need the right wood for it

Building muscle
What really works – and what’s just a waste of time

Better than a water bottle
When a hydration bladder is the right choice

Garmin acquires TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic
What does this app coup mean for cyclists?

Biker: Training plans | BIKE

Training app updateNew Wahoo subscriptions & running features

Training for cyclistsThese measurement techniques will help you improve

Fabric Gripper V2Antimicrobial water bottle designed to prevent odours and residual tastes

Kinesio tape in cyclingWhat are the real benefits of these colourful strips?

Take a step back, stretch your musclesBlackroll launches new recovery shoes

Pain when mountain bikingWhat really helps

Cycling in hot weatherSunstroke, heatstroke and dehydration – symptoms and first-aid tips

Cycling instead of weight-loss injectionsHow to burn belly fat simply by getting on your bike

​Standing on your handsAnd why you need the right wood for it

​Building muscleWhat really works – and what’s just a waste of time

Better than a water bottleWhen a hydration bladder is the right choice

Garmin acquires TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroicWhat does this app coup mean for cyclists?

Training app update
New Wahoo subscriptions & running features

Training for cyclists
These measurement techniques will help you improve

Fabric Gripper V2
Antimicrobial water bottle designed to prevent odours and residual tastes

Kinesio tape in cycling
What are the real benefits of these colourful strips?

Take a step back, stretch your muscles
Blackroll launches new recovery shoes

Pain when mountain biking
What really helps

Cycling in hot weather
Sunstroke, heatstroke and dehydration – symptoms and first-aid tips

Cycling instead of weight-loss injections
How to burn belly fat simply by getting on your bike

Standing on your hands
And why you need the right wood for it

Building muscle
What really works – and what’s just a waste of time

Better than a water bottle
When a hydration bladder is the right choice

Garmin acquires TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic
What does this app coup mean for cyclists?