Dusting Off the Cobwebs: Why the New Tuesday Series is the Perfect Re-Entry
Let’s be honest, life gets in the way. The last time I turned a pedal in anger was back in September for the Muckers 3 Peaks challenge. It was tough, it was epic, and...
Category: Training
The Mucker’s Weekly: Wout’s Heartbreak, The Alloy Comeback & Why “Mud” is Winning
Happy New Year, Muckers! We hope you’ve recovered from the festive miles (or the festive mince pies). As we roll into 2026, the cycling world hasn’t wasted a second getting chaotic. From the muddy...
Is Strava Washed Up? Why a Growing Number of Riders are Bailing
We’ve all been there. That post-ride ritual of immediately uploading your data to Strava, anxiously waiting for the kudos to roll in and to see if you snagged any new hardware on your local...
The Mucker’s Guide to Heart Rate Variability: Using Elite HRV to Conquer Colds and Train Smarter
The Telltale Sign You’re Not Ready to Ride For any dedicated cyclist, few things are as frustrating as being sidelined by illness. The scenario is all too familiar: the mind is eager to get...
Get Faster on One Ride a Week? The Muckers’ Guide to Maximum Fitness on Minimum Time
Life, eh? It has a nasty habit of getting in the way of what’s truly important: riding your bike. Between work, family, and other hobbies, finding the time to train can feel like an...
What Are the Best Fans for Your Pain Cave?
Alright, Muckers. You’ve dialed in your ROUVY setup, calibrated your smart trainer, and you’re ready to tackle the legendary switchbacks of Alpe d’Huez in the Thursday Championship. But 20 minutes in, as the windows...
The Muckers Mid-Year Report: FTP, Fun, and Finding Your Finish Line
Alright Muckers, let’s have a chat. We’ve crested the hill of another year and are now flying down the other side. The halfway point is always a good time to take a breath, have...
EuroBike 2025: The Muckers Report — What’s Real, What’s Hype, and What’s Coming for Your Wallet
Introduction: Beyond the Bratwurst and Marketing Fluff Alright Muckers, let’s cut to the chase. As the summer heat turned Frankfurt into a sauna, the bike industry descended upon the sprawling halls of the Messe...
My 18:6 Intermittent Fasting Experiment: Is It Hurting My Cycling?
As a keen cyclist, I’m always looking for an edge. Whether I’m grinding up a steep climb on my road bike or navigating a muddy trail on my mountain bike, I want to be...
Muckers Summer Camp 2025: Conquering the Black Forest, Come Rain or Shine!
There are so many things to say about this past weekend, but I have to start with a personal confession. What can I say? Neil and I didn’t ride. Yes, as the co-founders of...
That was a fun ride, I believe me and Fazzo34 rode the entire race within 10 feet of each other,…
Well done Karel and thanks for sharing the comments.
lol, i had the legs laugh at me after that long pack ride and everyone decided to do 4.0s up…
Well done Mucker. riding with some hitters and holding your own as well. I almost feel like a proud dad!…
strong ride Mucker! you were in a class above me tonight. well done!