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THE THING THAT CHANGED IT ALL

NEVER BONK AGAIN! • We demystify the most perplexing nutrition terms, trends, and cutting-edge science so you can feel unstoppable on every ride

OSMOLALITY • The concentration of dissolved particles (like sugar and salt) in liquid.

OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS • They’re instrumental in nearly every function of your body, but are especially important for cyclists thanks to their inflammation-fighting properties, which help with recovery and support immunity. You already know that fish and seafood are the best sources for the 1,000mg you need per day. But how do your favorites stack up? Here’s your guide.*

7 THINGS YOU DON’T ALREADY KNOW ABOUT GLYCOGEN • Yeah, yeah, it’s stored glucose (sugar) and carbohydrate your muscles use to make energy. Here’s what you might not realize about this precious fuel resource, according to Iñigo San Millán, PhD, director of the Exercise Physiology and Human Performance Laboratory in Boulder, Colorado.

PROTEIN SYNTHESIS • The process by which your muscles use the protein you eat to repair and rebuild. They can only use so much protein at one time, however, so timing is key, says exercise scientist Stacy Sims. Aim for four to six servings of 20 grams of protein throughout the day, with extra after a workout.

WELCOME TO SPRINT SCHOOL • Hit the finish—or town line—first with these tips from 16-year-old phenom Megan Jastrab

THE REDEMPTION OF ARTIS MONROE • HIS STORIES ABOUT LIFE BEFORE PRISON AND THE CRIMES HE COMMITED WERE CONSTANTLY SHIFTING. BUT THE BIKES HE RESTORED WHEN HE WAS BEHIND BARS WERE REAL-AND SO WAS THE FREEDOM THEY PROVIDED.

WOWZA!

…but He Doesn’t Have to Like It • AN AVID CYCLIST TAKES ON THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND AVOWED RUNNER TO SEE WHOSE SPORT REIGNS SUPREME

The Ultimate Guide to Finding the PERFECT ROAD • Our totally scientific, mostly comprehensive, and unapologetically impassioned formula for discovering the closest thing to nirvana beneath your wheels

It’s All About THE LEAN

THE MATH BEHIND THAT WHEE!

3 OTHER INGREDIENTS FOR FAST, SWOOPY FUN

All the Totally Objective Reasons CHIP SEAL IS THE ABSOLUTE WORST

The GRAVEL EFFECT

UP, UP, UP! • SOME CLIMBS CAN MAKE ALMOST ANYONE FEEL LIKE A HERO—HERE’S WHY

10 ROADS YOU GOTTA RIDE • THESE CYCLISTS HAVE PEDALED ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES. HERE ARE THE GEMS THEY RECOMMEND.

How to String the Perfect Roads into the PERFECT ROUTE

WHY YOU PROBABLY FOUND THE PERFECT ROAD ON YOUR VACATION

WHAT MAKES #ROADSLIKETHESE? • 3 QUESTIONS WITH @JPBEVINS, THE CREATOR OF ONE OF CYCLING’S MOST UBIQUITOUS HASHTAGS

It Doesn’t Have to Be PERFECT

2018 EDITORS’ CHOICE AWARDS • THESE ARE THE YEAR’S BEST ROAD BIKES

Sleep Tight Before Your Big Ride • ONE MONSTER PAGE OF LIFE-ALTERING WISDOM FROM OUR STAFF

APPS WE ❤ (BESIDES STRAVA)