Category: Cycling

New 2PEAK Gear Calculator: pick the right gearing without guesswork

Post author By 2PEAK
Post date 2026-09-09

Will I have a low enough gear for this 9% climb? A big enough one so I don’t spin out on the descent? How many genuinely different gears do I actually have on my bike? You usually answer these by feel, or by swapping a cassette to find out. 2PEAK’s new Gear Calculator gives you the answer in black and white: for every chainring-and-sprocket combination, it shows the gear ratio, the rollout and your speed at a given cadence — and it flags the gears that duplicate each other and the combinations to avoid. Let’s look at what it does and how to use it.

Training at altitude — and how to make the most of it

Post author By trimax
Post date 2026-08-11

The mountains are a much-loved playground for cyclists, trail runners and triathletes in search of clean air, beautiful scenery and elevation gain. Many athletes do altitude training camps to benefit from the positive effects of altitude hypoxia and, in the long run, optimise their sporting performance.

Competition Cycling

Race strategy for a Granfondo

Post author By Alessia Hasler
Post date 2026-06-04

A granfondo is decided long before the final kilometres. It is the first ones — those filled with euphoria, where the legs spin smoothly and the group carries you along — that build (or undermine) everything that follows.

Cycling Running

7 tips to increase speed and endurance

Post author By Alessia Hasler
Post date 2026-04-27

Spring is the time when fitness is sown – the results are harvested in summer. But many athletes make the same mistake: they think that training more is what it takes to improve. In reality, the key is to train better – and to understand what really happens in the body when you cycle or run.

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Performance Tests at the Start of the Season: FTP, MAS, CSS — Where to Begin?

Post author By 2PEAK
Post date 2026-03-26

Starting spring training without knowing your current fitness level is like navigating without a compass. A well-executed performance test at the beginning of the season allows you to calibrate your training zones, measure your progress compared to the previous year, and avoid burning out on sessions that are too intense too early. Here are the essential tests by discipline.

Cycling

6 tips to turn your winter base into spring performance

Post author By Alessia Hasler
Post date 2026-03-12

Spring is the season cyclists, runners, and triathletes look forward to all winter long. The days are getting longer, temperatures are rising, and the race calendar is beginning to take shape. If you’ve put in the work over the winter, you now have a solid base to build on — and the spring phase is exactly the right time to do so intelligently.

Cycling Running Triathlon

Training alone, in pairs, or in a group?

Post author By 2PEAK
Post date 2026-02-11

The question “who do I train with” seems social, but it’s actually a performance choice. Training alone, in pairs, or in a group is not better or worse in absolute terms. It’s simply different. The key is choosing the right mode for the right session, so the plan stays coherent and training becomes more effective and more sustainable. Below you’ll find pros, cons, and practical rules to make them work in your favor.

Cycling Running Swimming

Z2 or Z3? The choice that shapes your progress

Post author By Alessia Hasler
Post date 2026-01-30

Many endurance athletes spend their training weeks oscillating between Z2 and Z3 without ever really committing to one. Easy sessions become a bit too fast, hard sessions lose their freshness, and after a few weeks fatigue sets in. Progress slows down — sometimes it even comes to a complete stop. We’ll show you how to put Z2 back at the center to build your engine, and how to use Z3 with intention, without letting it become your default zone.

Cycling Running Triathlon

Goals, Races and Real Life: How to Plan a Smart Season with 2PEAK

Post author By 2PEAK
Post date 2025-11-05

When the season comes to an end, the most strategic part of the year begins: figuring out how to set up the next one. Analyse, plan, define clear and realistic goals. Here are a few suggestions for you.

Cycling

4 Autumn Training Challenges for Cyclists (and How to Overcome Them)

Post author By 2PEAK
Post date 2025-11-05

Autumn arrives with a different rhythm. Days get shorter, temperatures drop, and after months of races and goals, the mind looks for a bit of relief. But this is exactly when the foundation for the next season is built. In this article you will find the 4 main challenges of autumn training — and how to overcome them.