Dutch Diesel Cycling

08/19/2026

🧡💙 10 YEARS OF DUTCH DIESEL CYCLING 🚴

What started with a passion for cycling has grown into 10 years of riding, coaching, learning, and helping cyclists become stronger on the bike.

Countless miles—on the road and virtually on Zwift—early mornings, hard climbs, long rides, PRs, setbacks, breakthroughs, and plenty of great times on two wheels.

Through it all, DDC has been about consistency, commitment, community, and becoming a better cyclist one ride at a time.

A huge thank you to every athlete I’ve coached, everyone I’ve ridden alongside, and everyone who has supported Dutch Diesel Cycling along the way.

10 years down. Plenty of miles ahead. 🚴💨

08/10/2026

Every hill is an opportunity—but not every hill is an interval. One of the biggest mistakes riders make is attacking every rise. Sometimes the smartest training decision is keeping the effort controlled and saving the hard work for when it actually matters.

07/30/2026

🚴 Events like STP, Death Ride, and Triple Bypass aren't about who has the highest FTP. They're about who can maintain their performance after hours of accumulated fatigue.

That's why Dutch Diesel training plans for these events have a strong focus on the durability pillar—not just Aerobic Foundation, Aerobic Threshold, or Aerobic Strength.

Question
When does an endurance ride become a durability workout?
A. After 4 hours of riding
B. After 6 hours of riding
C. When heart rate drifts more than 5%
D. When accumulating fatigue becomes the intended training stimulus and the goal is to maintain performance despite that fatigue.

👇 What's your answer? Tell us why in the comments.

07/20/2026

Success at The Rift gravel in Iceland isn’t built on one big workout—it’s built over months of consistent training.

Congratulations to Kane on finishing one of the toughest gravel races in the world. We focused on building durability, pacing, and the ability to keep producing power deep into a long day in the saddle.

That’s exactly what endurance racing demands.

Well done, Kane!

07/18/2026

After finishing “The Death Ride” and the “Seattle to Portland” events in the last few years, I am curious what other ultra endurance cycling events people have done and recommend. Share the event and why you recommend it in the comments.

07/14/2026

Congratulations to Ron Weaver for finishing the 2026 Triple Bypass! This is his 4th time finishing the event. This time the training plan was focused on durability. He met his goal finishing under 10 hours. Well done Ron!

07/12/2026

Finishing the 207 mile one day Seattle to Portland event. The training plan that focused on durability, pacing and nutrition worked out perfectly.

06/26/2026

Congratulations to Max for taking 2nd at the Tour of America’s Dairyland junior 11-12 field in Bay View, WI.

06/25/2026

I remember this as a kid! I think it will solve a lot issues between motorists and cyclists. Imagine what could happen when future drivers understand cyclists and the traffic rules between them. In addition I think it will solve some of the issues with kids on electric bikes. What are your thoughts?

Cycling is a fundamental part of life in the Netherlands, and road safety education starts early.

Many Dutch primary school students participate in the "Verkeersexamen," a cycling proficiency exam designed to prepare them for independent travel. Children first complete a theory test covering traffic signs and safety rules.

They then demonstrate their cycling skills during a practical exam on public roads under supervision. The program reflects the Dutch belief that independence should come with responsibility and proper education.

Combined with world-class cycling infrastructure, this approach has helped make the Netherlands one of the safest places in the world for cyclists. For Dutch children, passing this exam is often seen as an important milestone toward growing independence.

Should cycling education be mandatory in schools everywhere?

06/22/2026

Congratulations to Jolanda taking 2nd place at the local Zoeterwoude criterium om home soil in the Netherlands.