Essential Things You Need to Know Before Your First Time Trial
What are some essential facts you need to know to be as successful as possible at your first TT?
training
Winter Indoor Training – Single Leg Drills
These drills can be difficult at first and may show you how uneven and rough your pedal stroke actually is.
Start Small but Reach for the Stars – Goal Setting for 2017
When setting goals, it’s good to keep things realistic, but also to think about what your dream achievement might be.
Running on Empty: Properly Fueling Yourself for Endurance Training and Racing
Beyond the basics, what type of fuel should you be ingesting to ensure you have enough energy to have a good strong race?
Baby it’s Cold Outside – What to Wear to Properly Brave the Elements
Before you put your bike in the back of the garage or relegate it to stationary status, consider adding a few pieces of gear to your cycling wardrobe that might allow you to keep yourself riding outside all the way through until the spring.
Ride of the Moment – Scenic Base Miles
It’s time to put in some miles and enjoy the scenery and fresh air before it gets too cold.
Beef Jerky, the New Energy Food for Endurance Athletes?
A lot of endurance athletes over the years complain about the lack of savory options, could beef jerky be the savory option some people have been hoping for?
Working on Your Weaknesses
We quickly picked up speed and I quickly moved my hands to squeeze my brakes and slow myself down. It was 2009 and I was definitely still a novice cyclist, deathly afraid of going downhill swiftly.
Feeling the Burn – Early Summer Training Burnout
This is a great time of year for cycling. However, lately I have found myself dragging my feet rather than running out the door to ride my bike.
Strava – Friend, Foe or Something in Between
Participating in Strava can be a lot of fun. However, it can quickly become an obsession and source of pressure as it takes on a life of its own.