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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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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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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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On March 29, 2012 By admin

 

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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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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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Do Group Rides and Hammerfests Motivate You in Your Training?

On January 19, 2012 By CycloCORE
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We’ve all been there for that Saturday morning group or club ride.  The energy in the air is palpable and some everyday cyclists are ready to “let off some steam” and “strut their fitness.”

The proverbial, HAMMERFEST.  A maelstrom of ego, testosterone, and potential ability.  Other times…not so much.  (AKA Knucklehead [...]

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Climbing Power Tips for Cycling: Push or Pull the Bars?

On January 18, 2012 By CycloCORE
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QUESTION:  “Graeme, I noticed in your climbing video yesterday you mentioned pushing and pulling on the bars and hoods while climbing. Isn’t the best climbing technique to RELAX the upper body?” –Simon H.

ANSWER:  In an ideal world, YES the ability to relax the upper while climbing [...]

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Climbing Power Threshold Tips and Training

On January 17, 2012 By CycloCORE
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After you establish your Functional Threshold Power and/or ZONE 4 Heart Rate to use as your BENCHMARK for your CYCLO90 TRAINING, there is a consideration for you to REPEAT THE TEST to determine if you have more or less output in DIFFERENT RIDING POSITIONS on the bike and [...]

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FREE Functional Threshold Power and HR Testing for Cyclists and Triathletes

On January 6, 2012 By CycloCORE
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What Are You TRAINING for in 2012?

On December 27, 2011 By CycloCORE

When it comes to cycling, triathlon, and mountain biking–I am a firm believer that YOUR GOALS are the MOST IMPORTANT “fuel source” and “ultimate driver” you need to make discernible progress each and every year.

Here’s my Cycling, SingleSpeed, XTERRA, and Triathlon Goals for 2012.  They’re some [...]

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Dynamic Cycling Climbing Techniques Using Your Indoor Trainer

On December 22, 2011 By CycloCORE

There is more to indoor cycling training, than just using your indoor trainer.  Years ago, I made famous the use of my off-the-bike Cyclo-CORE Training to help everyday cyclists like you build new levels of climbing power and strength that even the trainer can not provide.

One great [...]

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Targeted Indoor Cycling Workouts Vs. Just Riding

On December 22, 2011 By CycloCORE
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If you’re an everyday cyclist using an indoor trainer to build strength and fitness, then I want to share with you the importance of using “targeted indoor trainer” workouts as opposed to just hopping on your bike and “accumulating time”, like most cyclists do.

If you’re going to spend any time on an [...]

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POWER METER Training for Cyclists Part 1

On December 13, 2011 By CycloCORE
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Technology has come a long way for us everyday cyclists over the past several years, but nothing has made as much of an impact into our understanding of performance for cyclists and triathletes, then the POWER METER.

The trick is, are they for everyone and more importantly, how can we use them to improve? Graeme [...]

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CLIMBING TIP: Big Gear or Fast Spin?

On December 13, 2011 By CycloCORE
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If you want to climb stronger and faster, should you use a BIGGER GEAR or should you use FASTER SPIN? Good question and one with a lot of debate as to the best use for us Everyday Cyclists.

Watch, and let Graeme show you a new way to look at both ends of this important [...]

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Explosive Steep Climbing Training Tip for Cyclists

On December 13, 2011 By CycloCORE
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If you struggle in the steep climbs as a cyclist, watch this quick training tip video Graeme has for you and how you can quickly build the EXPLOSIVE POWER you need to climb like a god…

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