Among cyclists, there’s an insatiable hunger for technology and data—anything that promises to make us faster, stronger, lighter and more aero. But in this relentless pursuit of peak performance, it’s easy to lose sight of the foundation that makes it all possible: our health and well-being.
I’ll admit, I’ve been guilty of prioritising saddle time at the expense of just about everything else. And over the years, I’ve made my share of poor choices—under-fueling, falling for ill-informed fad diets, skipping stretch sessions for an extra hour on the bike, riding too much and sleeping too little.