A Deep Dive into a Dutch Diesel Cycling Athlete’s Stats Most cyclists train with good intentions: ride consistently, follow workouts, and maybe chase a few PRs along the way. But without stepping back to review the entire season , it’s easy to miss what actually made you faster — and what quietly held you back. At Dutch Diesel Cycling, every athlete we coach receives an end-of-year performance review that looks far beyond a single ride or test. It’s a deep dive into the seaso

At Dutch Diesel Cycling, we believe the off-season isn’t downtime—it’s your opportunity to recharge and rebuild. With few to no events on the calendar, this is the ideal time to focus on base training—a foundation-building phase centered on high-volume, low-intensity riding that enhances aerobic fitness, muscular endurance, and overall performance. It’s about putting in the steady miles now so you can ride stronger, longer, and faster when the new season begins. Step Back to

When cyclists talk about training, most of the conversation revolves around FTP, VO2max, or interval sessions that leave you gasping for air. But there’s another, often overlooked, physiological marker that forms the foundation of your endurance: LT1. Training around LT1 can be one of the most powerful tools to improve aerobic fitness, resilience, and long-term performance.