Chris Steffanoni

The new Trek Domane SLR 9 Gen 5 (Image: Trek Bicycles) Trek has launched its new endurance bike, the Domane Gen 5. The Domane range has been around for years and has traditionally prioritised rider comfort over climbing speed or aerodynamics, unlike some of Trek’s other models. In this post, I’m going to give you the rundown on the new Domane Gen 5 from a frame geometry perspective. We’ll compare it with the previous Domane, and I’ll also compare Trek with my reference endurance bike, the...

What you eat and drink can make a real difference to recovery after injury. Good nutrition helps your body repair tissue, maintain muscle, and keep up with the extra demands of healing.[2][4] Recovery can increase nutrition needs, even when activity levels are lower than usual. For most people, regular meals built around the five food groups are a strong starting point, with enough protein, carbohydrate, healthy fats, fluids, and a variety of vitamins and minerals.[4][5] Key takeaways Eat...

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