A partnership between Oracle and Red Bull Racing has pushed cloud computing into a central role in Formula 1 (F1) race preparation and race-day strategy. Cloud computing has allowed Red Bull Racing to run billions of race simulations each weekend. Future projects born from race-day analysis include designing a new F1 powertrain for 2026. At … Read more
Gregory Maassen first looked into e-bikes in 2019, when he “physically and mentally could not do anything other than try to survive.” Riding a regular bike was out of the question, he says. This was after receiving a diagnosis in 2018 for a condition that affects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, known … Read more
On me: Miranda Zeppieri Age: 38 Hometown: Peterborough, Ontario, CanadaOccupation: Registered early childhood educator Time Cycling: 8 yearsReason for Cycling: My passion for cycling is both fun and therapeutic, but it’s become something so much more! I found it has also become a way for me to advocate and give back to things that are … Read more
Combine marathon magic with the Magic Kingdom and what do you get? runDisney, the road-running arm of Walt Disney World Resort. Runners from all over the world flock to the theme park in Orlando, Florida—often dressed as their favorite fictional character—to participate in one of the dozen-plus races held every year. “A runDisney race is … Read more
On me: Brooke PetskaAge: 28Hometown: Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin Occupation: Business development/marketing director for a commercial construction company; part-time cycling/strength instructor for the Chippewa Falls YMCATime Cycling: 3 yearsReason for Cycling: Cycling gave me my life back. It’s my why and my purpose for how I now choose to live my life to the fullest. Growing … Read more
On me: Lucia SaittaAge: 60Hometown: Coeur d’Alene, IdahoOccupation: ParalegalTime Cycling: About 10 yearsReason for Cycling: I wanted to stay a step ahead of my multiple sclerosis—I was not ready to give up or give in! It has been almost 15 years since me multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis. Honestly, that was a dark day for me. … Read more
Summer is officially here, and the cycling season is at its peak. Although the sun is out, many athletes will not get enough of the “sunshine vitamin” to ensure peak performance and to keep injuries at bay. In fact, the Cleveland Clinic estimates that more than 40 percent of the US population is vitamin D … Read more
It’s a common saying in the functional fitness community that bodies adapt to the positions in which we spend the most time. For cyclists, one of these positions is a forward rounding of the upper back and shoulders, as the hands reach down towards the handlebars. This posture gets more pronounced the more aggressive the … Read more
As a financial journalist, Sarah Max has covered the money beat for publications including Forbes and The New York Times. She’s dabbled in cycling journalism as well, even writing for Bicycling on occasion. Now, she’s the subject of interviews after bursting onto the gravel scene with tenacity, a deep love of technical sections, an appreciation … Read more
Dan Aponte / Courtesy DexCom On me: Sébastien SassevilleAge: 42Hometown: Quebec City, CanadaOccupation: Motivational speakerTime Cycling: 13 yearsReason for Cycling: I cycle for fitness and for health. I also always have my best business and creative ideas when I cycle. I started to cycle more seriously when I trained for my first Ironman in 2009. … Read more