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VIDEO: 5 Cycling Tips for Faster Time Trials and PR’s

On September 4, 2012 By CycloCORE

Recommended CYCLO90 Training:

CYCLO90 Base System:  Start here if you’ve never used our programs.  Our original CYCLO90 System has helped cyclists drop up to 20 lbs, build power 12-20%+, and revolutionized how everyday cyclists and triathletes FOCUS their training for ongoing results, EVERY WEEK.  Read/Watch This Cycling Tip →

Lance, Go Ride Your Bike!

On August 24, 2012 By CycloCORE
Riding matters.  Friends matter.  The other shit does not matter why we ride.

By now, I’m sure you’ve read (ad nauseam) that Lance Armstrong has decided to not contest the charges from USADA and may lose his 7 Tour de France titles.

I ask you…

“Does this REALLY impact or effect your passion or your enjoyment to ride YOUR bike?”

Whether he doped or not, I want you to [...]

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Peak Cycling Tips: Neuro-Functional Core Training

On August 14, 2012 By CycloCORE
core-train1 QUESTION:  Should you strength train or core train the final (taper) week before an important cycling event?  A good question and one that requires special attention and the RIGHT WORKOUTS to “ignite” your cycling.

 

Watch, my answers, tips, and no-no’s may surprise you…

 

 

“Ignite Your Cycling with [...]
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Ultra Endurance Training Tips (Mountain Bike and Road)

On July 2, 2012 By CycloCORE
hamp100logo200 So, you wanna go long?  Really long and really challenging huh?  Awesome, but there are some specific things we need to address first, if you wanna go ULTRA with that bike!

There has been a HUGE increase in demand lately for everyday cyclists coming to me looking for training ideas, tips, and info about [...]

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There Are No Excuses!

On June 14, 2012 By CycloCORE
Tony has lost almost 50 lbs, but more importantly he's ENJOYING the adventure of his new life, as a fellow cyclist.

I posted on my Facebook Page yesterday that, “More than helping cyclists win races, more than losing weight, and more than faster time’s and PR’s–My joy from my job comes from helping other everyday cyclists explore their POTENTIAL and NEW ADVENTURES on a bike.”

Later yesterday, I got a FB message [...]

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PODCAST: “Speed, Effort, and Pacing Q&A”

On June 1, 2012 By CycloCORE
shutterstock_1391717 When it comes to Cycling, Triathlon, and Mountain Biking–Your Effort Relative to the Terrain, Distance, and Speed Potential is ESSENTIAL to Dial in Your Pace!

Today’s Everyday Cyclist Podcast will address questions from cyclists and triathletes from around the world concerning speed, effort, and pacing.  It’s a MUST LISTEN PODCAST, so please download for [...]

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How to Build Up to 5 MPH Faster Cycling and Triathlon Speed!

On May 31, 2012 By CycloCORE
CYCLO90-WIDGET How a Fellow Everyday Cyclist and New Triathlete Gained 5 MPH of Cycling SPEED Using Fundamentals and Focused Training at Only 70% Adherence to His Plan!

Hello Graeme:

I just want to say THANK YOU!  I just did my first sprint race of the season (3rd Tri overall) this past Sunday at the Red [...]

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I’m Scared. Dealing with Doubts and Fears before Cycling or Triathlon Events

On May 29, 2012 By CycloCORE

Have you ever been “scared” before an important cycling or triathlon event you’ve been training hard for?

Have you ever “botched up” your hard work at the very end because you didn’t TRUST YOUR BODY?!

These are all perfectly natural emotions concerning things that are important to us, and I for one have been feeling [...]

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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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CYCLO90 Challenge is OPEN!

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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