Ridium field notes

Training knowledge for serious cyclists

Clear, evidence-led articles to understand your data, train with intent, and make better decisions on the bike.

FundamentalsAugust 12, 20266 min read

Cycling taper: how to reduce load and arrive ready to race

Learn how long a cycling taper can last, which volume to cut, how to retain intensity and what to do during the final seven days.

FundamentalsAugust 11, 20268 min read

Match carbohydrates, fluid and sodium to ride duration, intensity, conditions and recovery time with a practical cycling fueling plan.

FundamentalsAugust 11, 20267 min read

Combine average and normalized power, VI, your power curve, IF and TSS to turn cycling files into useful training decisions.

FundamentalsAugust 11, 20268 min read

Learn how to combine sleep, perception, performance, HRV and training load to decide when to train, reduce or rest without obeying one score.

FundamentalsAugust 11, 20268 min read

Plan carbohydrate loading, breakfast, hourly fuel and hydration for a gran fondo, with practical aid-station and stomach-problem decisions.

FundamentalsAugust 11, 20268 min read

Build a sector-by-sector gran fondo pacing plan for power, climbs, drafting and fueling so you preserve the option to finish strongly.

FundamentalsAugust 11, 20268 min read

Use drafting, variable efforts and bunch skills without turning every group ride into a hard day or disrupting the rest of your training week.