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Lactate Gels in Cycling: Do They Really Work? A Coach’s Honest Take

By Founder & Head Coach, Matteo Cigala

If you've been following this year's WorldTour racing, you've probably heard whispers about a new type of energy gel making the rounds in the pro peloton — one built around

AI Cycling Coaching: Why Great Coaching Is More Than a Training Plan

By Founder & Head Coach, Matteo Cigala

For the last decade I've coached everyone from first-time sportive riders to elite cyclists competing for World Championship medals.

Critical Power Testing: How to Get Reliable Data

By Founder & Head Coach, Matteo Cigala

Critical Power (CP) testing is more than simply finding the highest average power you can produce.

The Off-Season Transition: Does Every Cyclist Need One?

By Founder & Head Coach, Matteo Cigala

Train smarter. Recover with purpose. Build for the next season.

Slower in Winter? It’s Not Your Legs

By Founder & Head Coach, Matteo Cigala

Every November the same message lands in my inbox: "Matteo, I've lost my fitness. Same loop, same effort, and I'm slower." In most cases nothing was lost. The air got

Cherry Juice

By Marine Lenehan, Nutritionist at Vivify Sports & Cigala Cycling

You may have heard of tart cherry juice as the latest and greatest drink to improve your performance, your recovery, your sleep, and even your immunity. But is it really

How to Train for the W200: A Coach’s Guide to One of Ireland’s Toughest Sportives

By Founder & Head Coach, Matteo Cigala

If you're preparing for the W200, you're taking on one of Ireland's most demanding and iconic sportives. Covering approximately 200km through the stunning yet unforgiving roads of County Wicklow, the

Come Allenarsi per la Maratona dles Dolomites: la Guida di un Coach

By Founder & Head Coach, Matteo Cigala

a Maratona dles Dolomites non ha bisogno di presentazioni per chi pedala in Italia. Con oltre 4.000 metri di dislivello distribuiti su percorsi che toccano i passi più iconici delle

Come Prepararsi alla Gran Fondo Strade Bianche: La Guida di un Coach

By Founder & Head Coach, Matteo Cigala

La Gran Fondo Strade Bianche è una delle manifestazioni ciclistiche più iconiche d'Italia. Partendo e arrivando a Siena, il percorso attraversa le leggendarie strade bianche della Toscana, alternando asfalto e

How to Train for the Belgian Waffle Ride: A Coach’s Guide to America’s Toughest Mixed-Surface Race

By Founder & Head Coach, Matteo Cigala

The Belgian Waffle Ride has grown from a California cult classic into one of the most talked-about events on the US calendar, and for good reason. It's not a road