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PODCAST: “Failure to IRONMAN–Why Bad Performances are Necessary.”

On May 18, 2012 By CycloCORE
Finishing up the bike leg of my XTERRA, unable to sit on the hills from pain--BUT not deterred from moving forward to new and great things. Are bad performances necessary for future breakthroughs and successes?  ABSOLUTELY, but you must use these perceived “failures” wisely.

Listen to today’s Everyday Cyclist Podcast, and let me share with you my “failure to finish” this past weekend’s XTERRA and why it was a very important thing to have happen to me for future success.  Please [...]

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3 High Intensity Training Techniques for Faster, More Efficient Climbing

On May 10, 2012 By CycloCORE
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Many of us are not “born climbers” on the bike or the typical “weight weenie” flying up hills like an eagle.  That means we have to TRAIN and TEACH our bodies to defy gravity, better then everyone else.  We need to MASTER TECHNIQUES that allow us to overcome our perceived weaknesses.

We have to [...]

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UPDATED: 2 Ride Lean Formulas for Cyclists and Triathletes

On May 8, 2012 By CycloCORE
LEAN-DUDE-274 Discover Two Amazingly Simple, Powerful, and Proven Training and Nutrition Formulas to Get You Riding Leaner, Without Losing Performance.

QUESTION:  “Graeme, I have a goal this year of dropping 25 lbs and getting back to my college weight and competitive racing.  Like I was BEFORE KIDS!  Anyway,  I’ve used your Read/Watch This Cycling Tip →

PODCAST: Climbing God Back Fix

On May 4, 2012 By CycloCORE
Mt. Washington Hill Climb requires a STRONG BACK and oodles of MUSCULAR ENDURANCE to just survive to the top.

Whether you’re headed for a one day climbing epic like the Triple Bypass or an IRONMAN, your BACK STRENGTH, CORE STRENGTH, and Muscular Endurance are absolutely essential!

Most cyclists and triathletes believe that simply more time and more miles are the answers to the #1 BREAKDOWN within long climbing events, YOUR BACK DURABILITY.  They could [...]

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Singlespeed-A-Palooza 2012 Race Report

On April 30, 2012 By CycloCORE
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As you know, I don’t think of myself as being much of a “racer”, it’s never really been my thing.  BUT, I sure have grown an affinity over the past few years for mountain biking and in particular, singlespeed mountain biking–so why not try racing it?

Singlespeed mountain biking is so much fun and [...]

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PODCAST: What’s the Best Bike Gear for Speed? (Other Than You.)

On April 27, 2012 By CycloCORE
The CYCLO90 Grand Prize, VELOFORMA Strada SLR Frame--Outfitted here with bling carbon wheels, powermeter, and ultralight components.  But do they make us faster?

High end cycling and triathlon gear is abounding in the market today, all claiming for one reason or another to MAKE US FASTER.

But, do these sometimes expensive products really live up to the hype and if so, which one’s are worth our hard earned dollar?

Today’s new Everyday Cyclist Podcast will break down some [...]

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My Last CYCLO90 PEAK LEVEL WORKOUT Before Singlespeed-A-Palooza

On April 24, 2012 By CycloCORE

When it comes to “peaking” for your primary cycling and/or mountain bike goals for the year, it’s important to FOCUS on the aspects of fitness you need to be “at their best”, prior to the event.  Not just how many miles you’ve done!

The final week, prior to an important event, like Singlespeed-A-Palooza or me, [...]

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Why Purposeful “BONK RIDES” Work for More Physical and Mental Cycling Strength

On April 17, 2012 By CycloCORE

No cyclist really wants to “bonk” on a ride and suffer to get back home, BUT it’s one of the most POWERFUL TRAINING tools I recommend with my CYCLO90 Road and/or MTB Training when you are preparing to PEAK your fitness for an upcoming event, race, [...]

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PODCAST: Best Climbing Compact Coach?

On April 5, 2012 By CycloCORE
What's the Best Gear and Crank Arm Length for Your Cycling? What’s the Best?  Tons of great info to get to in today’s PODCAST, including QUESTIONS from listeners about THE BEST… Bike Gearing Selection Compact Cranks and Crank Arm Length Steep Climbing Techniques TRIATHLON BIKES vs. ROAD BIKES. Plus, the CYCLO90 Challenge first winner and Which Cyclo-CORE program [...]
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Speed Endurance Progressions: Ride 1-2+ MPH Faster in Three, 30 Minute Workouts!

On April 3, 2012 By CycloCORE

Let’s not beat around the bush–YOU WANT TO RIDE FASTER, FOR LONGER–Right?

This increase in “Speed Endurance” requires three fundamental basic cycling principles and workouts, used together in progression to achieve MORE SPEED, FOR LONGER.  They include:

1.  Speed MUSCULAR Endurance  (The ability to turn a larger gear, for longer durations on the same terrain [...]

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PODCAST: Ride Over 40 in Under 8 Hrs!

On March 30, 2012 By CycloCORE
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The largest segment of the everyday cyclist is over the age of 40.  Many are hard working professionals, parents, and have limited time to train, let alone get in great shape.  That’s why I created the CYCLO90 programs and the CYCLO90 Challenge is to help them [...]

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CYCLO90 Challenge is OPEN!

On March 29, 2012 By admin

 

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CYCLO90 Challenge Registration (Opens 3/29)

On March 28, 2012 By CycloCORE
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The CYCLO90 Day Challenge will OPEN Thursday, March 29th.

The C90 Challenge is all about motivating energy, expediting more results, and invigorating the everyday cyclist that is excited about achieving various goals in road cycling, mountain biking, and/or triathlon.

All users of CYCLO90 Base,Read/Watch This Cycling Tip →

Middle of the Pack Cyclist, NO MORE.

On March 18, 2012 By CycloCORE
Kevin Gibbs is a "Middle of the Pack" Cyclist--NO MORE! If you’ve ever considered yourself a “middle of the pack cyclist”, you need to READ THIS NOW…

“Graeme,

I just wanted to share this with you. I am your average everyday cyclist. I love to hit it hard, try and hang with the hammerheads once in a while, but for the most part, I’m a [...]

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Cycling Ninja! 3 Secret Tips to Attack Your Group Ride Fitness.

On March 13, 2012 By CycloCORE
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Group rides and cycling go hand in hand.  They are the local “epicenter” for cycling in cities, towns, and villages all around the world.  Find me a cyclist who doesn’t want to perform well on a coveted Saturday group ride, and I’ll find you a person with hanging “bike art” in their garage, collecting dust.

[...]
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What Can’t You Do?

On March 5, 2012 By CycloCORE

Have you ever been told by others, “You can’t do that?!  CRAZY!”

When I was working for “the man”, everyone told me that leaving the security of my job to start my own company was crazy.  “You won’t make it, it’s too hard” they all said.

When I decided sometime later to let my successful [...]

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Too Heavy to be a Cyclist or Triathlete?

On February 22, 2012 By CycloCORE

I got this email just yesterday regarding my lack of a “cyclist like physique”….

“You call yourself a ‘cycling expert’, yet you weigh more than 2 cyclists put together.  I think your audience can see through the fact that you’re nothing more than a personal trainer that rides a bike.”

I’ll leave out this individuals [...]

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How Rich Gained 56% More Climbing Power in Half the Training Time

On February 21, 2012 By CycloCORE
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In my recent Cycling Video Tip:  “How to Be Stronger at the Top”, I told you about the need TRAIN YOURSELF to pace your climbing efforts and maximum power output in the TOP THIRD of the climbs.  Not easy for a lot of [...]

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How to Be the Stronger Cyclist at the Top!

On February 19, 2012 By CycloCORE

Not all of us are “born climbers”, myself included.  Many of us work really hard to try to become better in the hills with endless climbing repeats and other seemingly helpful workouts, but still struggle to make any improvements.

I want to share with you a few SECRET TRAINING TECHNIQUES you can use from my [...]

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Basics of Using a Power Meter for Cycling and Triathlon

On February 19, 2012 By CycloCORE

These days, technology is all the rage for us everyday cyclists and triathletes.  One of the most innovative methods of determining one’s actual work performed on a bike is through the use of a POWER METER.

The problem is that most of us everyday cyclists and triathletes with a power meter, are a little confused [...]

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How to Achieve a Cycling Breakthrough

On February 15, 2012 By CycloCORE
bullshit1 FACT:  You will gain more cycling fitness from one moment in time that surpasses your current ability then ten moments in time that are “just below” your current ability.

Most of us already intellectually KNOW THIS, but FAIL to use this ELEGANTLY SIMPLE concept  in reality.

Do you know why?  My wife said it best [...]

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Potential 2012 Cyclo-CORE and CYCLO90 Challenge Team Kits

On February 2, 2012 By CycloCORE
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2012 is here and that means I am considering new Cyclo-CORE TEAM KITS for readers, customers, and fans.

I am also considering using these kits as PRIZES and DRIVERS for the CYCLO90 Day Challenge.

I would like to know what YOU THINK about the best way to use the kits as incentives or prizes [...]

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CYCLO90 Lesson #2 and #3: “Getting Your Ass Kicked” and Then “Do Cycling Yes”…

On January 29, 2012 By CycloCORE
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Continuing with my “Karate Kid” theme from CYCLO90 Lesson #1, “Sand Floor”, today’s 2 LESSONS are even more vital for any cyclist or triathlete who SINCERELY WANTS TO KICK ASS! (AKA make serious improvements).

Two things have to happen, and the first is CYCLO90 LESSON #2:  [...]

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CYCLO90 Lesson #1: Show Me “Sand Floor”

On January 27, 2012 By CycloCORE
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When I was about 7, my parents got me interested in taking Martial Arts with a friend of mine.  Eight Years later, I was the youngest student in my dojo to achieve a Black Belt.

It’s funny, at the time and at that age–every class, every drill, combination, block, competition felt REPETITIVE.  It felt like [...]

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The CYCLO90 Challenge! Why You?

On January 26, 2012 By CycloCORE
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My CYCLO90 Challenge is about to officially commence and yes, like usual–I’m running behind. Sorry, I want it done right.

I will have all final details in tomorrow’s Everyday Cyclist Podcast.

HOWEVER–YOU CAN ENTER NOW to be considered for one of the 5 slots.

(Yes, I will open more [...]

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