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Strength training exercises for road cyclists
Strength Training for Road Cyclists: Pedaling Effectively and Efficiently
|Thomas Glättli
Targeted strength training helps road cyclists pedal more efficiently, prevent injuries, and transfer more power — here's which muscles to train and when to start. Read more...
Paradox blue frame close-up
Road Bike Tires: Tubeless or Traditional with Tube?
|Thomas Glättli
A practical breakdown of tubeless vs. tube tires for road cyclists — comparing weight, rolling resistance, puncture protection, and ease of maintenance to help you choose the right setup. Read more...
Aerodynamics in Road Cycling
Aerodynamics in Road Cycling
|Thomas Glättli
Aerodynamic resistance accounts for nearly half of all resistance a road cyclist faces — here's how rider position, frame design, and wheelset choice each contribute and what you can do... Read more...
Bernd John riding the Vélobsessive Purple Air
The Invisible Force: Rolling Resistance in Road Cycling
|Thomas Glättli
Rolling resistance accounts for around 9% of total resistance in road cycling — here's what causes it, how tire width and pressure affect it, and where it trades off against... Read more...
Cyclist riding a Vélobsessive road bike outdoors
Pedal Efficiency in Road Cycling
|Thomas Glättli
Most cyclists optimize weight and aerodynamics — but pedal efficiency, where hobbyists average just 30–40% versus a pro's 60%, may be the biggest untapped performance gain on the bike. Read more...
Princess of Orange road bike wheel close-up
Insights into the Details of Vélobsessive Wheels
|Thomas Glättli
From hidden nipples to ceramic-bearing hubs — a detailed look at the components and engineering choices behind every Vélobsessive wheelset. Read more...
Smart eyewear glasses for cyclists by Vélobsessive
Second Generation of Smart Eyewear for Athletes
|Thomas Glättli
The second generation of sports smart glasses is lighter, brighter, and longer-lasting — Vélobsessive now stocks the ENGO 1 and ENGO 2, which connect directly to your existing GPS devices... Read more...
Vélobsessive custom road bike collection
Why you should own several bike models
|Thomas Glättli
Route, road surface, elevation, and temperature all influence how a bike performs — and why matching the right bike to the right course can make a meaningful difference in speed... Read more...
Cyclist climbing with a Vélobsessive road bike
How to get faster on your road bike
|Thomas Glättli
A practical breakdown of every force slowing you down on the road — and where investing your time and money will actually make a difference in overall performance. Read more...