We have to [...]]]> 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 train OUTSIDE OUR COMFORT ZONES and that means the use of High Intensity Techniques!

Today, I want to share with you 3 of my favorite Cyclo-H.I.T 30 Minute Training Techniques from my “Climbing Temple Series”, used in the new CYCLO90 In-Season Road and MTB Training Systems.

Each technique is a potential “climbing asset” for you on fast group rides, races, or important cycling, mountain bike, or triathlon events.  Pay close attention as I will be sharing how practicing these techniques, on a weekly and monthly schedule will have you climbing faster, stronger, and more efficient then you ever have before.

Climbing Temple H.I.T 30 Series Workouts on DVD or DOWNLOAD

“Graeme, Your HIT 30 minute workouts and in-ride techniques have changed how I ride for the better.  My FTP power has gone from 210W to 240W in the past 8 weeks using your Cyclo90 base and my climbing technique is getting better every ride.  Starting road race plan today!”–Kalvin Martin

“Hey Graeme, have not checked in for a while, hit the hills on Sundays ride……Killed ‘em!! Thanks!!!”–Roy Holland

“I rode the Cheaha Challenge two weeks ago. Last year was my first attempt, and the difference this year was significant. I did the first six weeks of Cyclo90 before this year’s ride. Wow! Thanks Graeme.”–Carlos Zelaya

Best Place to Start…

If you are new to Cyclo-CORE and Cyclo-H.I.T 30 Minute Training, I highly suggest starting with my best selling CYCLO90 Day H.I.T Base Training System.  It comes included with my CORE 2.0 workouts, Cyclo-H.I.T 30 Series 1 and 2 (6 sessions) and a FREE CYCLO90 Day Training Plan to help “organize” all the workouts, along with my powerful IN-RIDE WORKOUTS to use outside each week on the bike!  Don’t worry, I have PLENTY of other CLIMBING TECHNIQUES for you in the CYCLO90 Base System, my friend.

Learn More and Order CYCLO90 Base System Here.

ADVANCED USER?

If you are already completed the CYCLO90 Base System, and want to “put the hammer down” on your in-season training, then you are encouraged to ADVANCE to the new CYCLO90 Day Road and/or MTB In-Season Training Systems.  The new in-season plans are much more “specific” for racing, epic/century, and climbing goals and may be mixed and matched depending on YOUR SPECIFIC GOALS and TIMELINES.

Learn More and Order CYCLO90 In-Season Road/MTB Now!

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 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 CYCLO90 Base program with the HIT 30 sessions and dropped over 6 lbs on both training blocks 1 and 2 (down 15 lbs so far) I’m motivated to be over halfway to my goal.  However, I have moved to the new CYCLO90 In-Season and am concerned if I can keep the pace up with the harder training AND continue to drop weight.  I don’t want to starve myself, as I have tried that in the past and failed miserably.  Is there a suggestion you have for me as to how to continue to drop the weight AND not bonk out on my harder rides.  I’m in wk 1 of the C90 Road Race plan and it’s kicking my butt and I have several races coming up in the next 10 weeks and I need advice!  Thanks for any help, I eagerly await.”–Benjamin Lang

ANSWER:  Ben, it sounds like you’re doing great so far!  Your motivation and “want” to improve are your best weapons to continue to get more results, regardless of my programs.

That being said, I do have some suggestions for you and they involve the specific combination of my Fat-Loss Menu Plans from Cyclo-FUEL and the training from CYCLO90.  To get the weight down further and keep the performance going up requires BOTH proper training and proper nutrition.  It is the COMBINATION of what I am about to share with you that makes all the difference.  Not just the training OR the nutrition–IT’S THE FORMULA OF BOTH!

NOTE:  I have two different formulas to share and for most of you, formula 1 is best.  Formula 2 is only for people who have used C90 BASE and “advanced” into the CYCLO90 In-Season Systems, which are much tougher and require more fitness to achieve ongoing results.

Fat-Loss, Maintenance, and Performance Nutrition Plans.

RIDE LEAN FORMULA 1:  Cyclo-FUEL Fat-Loss + C90 Base Training Block 1

I won’t lie to you Ben, combining my fat-loss menu plans and recipes from Cyclo-FUEL with my High Intensity Training from CYCLO90 is tough at first, but because it’s only 7 days long and 6 hrs of training per week, it’s doable by all of us and average weight loss is 5-7+ lbs!  All without starving.  Without excessive training and without rebounding.

This is a METABOLIC FORMULA of utilizing your GLYCOGEN STORES and HIGH INTENSITY TRAINING as “triggers” to metabolize more body fat.  I will combine this with the maintenance phase nutrition from FUEL along with 6 weeks of CYCLO90 Base.  I HIGHLY SUGGEST that if you’re just starting with us, that you use FORMULA 1 with the BASE CYCLO90 to begin.  You’ll get better results and not over-do it.  There are TWO fat-loss weeks out of 6 weeks of training–DO NOT DO MORE!  The formula works better the way I have it.  It looks like this…

C90 BASE WK 1 + FUEL 7-DAY FAT-LOSS

C90 BASE WK 2 + FUEL MAINTENANCE

C90 BASE WK 3 + FUEL MAINTENANCE

C90 BASE WK 4 + FUEL MAINTENANCE

C90 BASE WK 5 + FUEL 7-DAY FAT-LOSS

C90 BASE WK 6 (recovery) + FUEL MAINTENANCE

EXPECT:  Most users of FORMULA 1 are seeing a 10%+ Increase in Power and 8-12 lbs lost (or more for some people).

“Graeme, I am down a whopping 17 lbs using your CYCLO90 program.  I love the HIT sessions and have noticed a marked increase in my training rides and group rides.  Thank you.”–Kelly W.

RIDE LEAN FORMULA 2:  CYCLO90 In-Season Training + Fat-Loss to Performance Fueling

OK, much like FORMULA 1 from above, I will be combining my Cyclo-FUEL Fat-Loss Menu Plans and tactics along with your CYCLO90 In-Season Training.  However, it’s important to note that the C90 IN-SEASON Road and/or MTB Systems are HARDER then the C90 Base program, and as such you MUST be willing to trim back some of the training on the fat-loss weeks for best effects.  Meaning, if you have to drop 20% of the training from any of the fat-loss weeks, you’re ON OK!

Also, since the In-Season plans are all about BUILDING and TAPERING for potential races, events, centuries, etc you MUST keep in mind that training volume will be up in weeks 2 and 3, and as such I will move you into FUEL Maintenance and Performance Menu Plans for OPTIMIZED metabolism AND performance!  YES, you will more then likely continue to DROP WEIGHT, even in Performance Fueling as the training load will be HIGH.  If you decide to continue to use FAT-LOSS as you build futher into the IN-SEASON Plans, then expect to see a DROP in performance.  TRUST ME.

Since there are SIX, 4-Wk Training Plans in the CYCLO90 In-Season Systems (3 road and 3 mtb), I will give a few EXAMPLES with various plans…

EXAMPLE 1:  CYCLO90 Road Race Plan (4 Weeks w/ 1 Wk Taper)

C90 ROAD RACE Wk 1+ FUEL Fat-Loss

C90 ROAD RACE Wk 2 + FUEL Maintenance Plan

C90 ROAD RACE Wk 3 + FUEL Performance Menu Plan

C90 ROAD RACE Wk 4 + FUEL Performance or Maintenance (Performance if tapering for a race)

EXAMPLE 2:  CYCLO90 MTB Epic/Enduro Plan (4 Weeks w/ 1 Wk Taper)

C90 MTB Epic/Enduro Wk 1+ FUEL Fat-Loss

C90 MTB Epic/Enduro Wk 2 + FUEL Maintenance Plan (or performance if needed)

C90 MTB Epic/Enduro Wk 3 + FUEL Performance Menu Plan

C90 MTB Epic/Enduro Wk 4 + FUEL Performance or Maintenance (Performance if tapering for event)

RIDER RESULTS…

“Added Cyclo-fuel to my training and have dropped 10 pounds in the past month!  Very simple to use and more importantly, my family eats the foods.  Loving your power oatmeal recipe and mexican meatloaf.  I start another fat-loss menu today and hoping to drop my last 5!  Thanks for a great program.”–Leslie J.

“Definitely my easiest century ride this morning which i put down to the Cyclo90 training. Normally around the 80km mark I am shelled, but today I felt strong all the way to the century mark! Doesn’t get much better than this…:)”–Tony Slater

“135th best bike leg out of 1900+ long course competitors at Wildflower. Cylco 90=results. 19.8 mph/avg on hilly hot windy course. now on to in-season.”–David B Willhoite

Start Riding Leaner, Today!

Cyclo-FUEL Nutrition Plan

Is your nutrition holding you back from riding leaner and stronger?  It is for most cyclists and triathletes I encounter–and I can help!

If you already have my CYCLO90 Training Systems, but need a solid NUTRITION PLAN for fat-loss to performance fueling along with great recipes, grocery lists, cookbook, and my supplement secrets–ORDER Cyclo-FUEL today.  Only $49.95 for everything for download.  (limited time only)

CYCLO90 BASE Training System

If you’re tired of trying to “guess” your way to riding stronger, faster, and leaner–then you need to try my simple to follow CYCLO90 Day Training System.  It comes complete with all my CORE 2.0 workouts to get you stronger in 20 minutes or less, plus my famous Cyclo-H.I.T 30 Minute Workouts (6 included) designed to spark-plug your fat burning and master your pedaling techniques.  Plus, you get my CYCLO90 DAY Training Plan, FREE with your order.  ($30 Value)

DOWNLOAD and DVD Versions Available–ORDER HERE

CYCLO90 In-Season Road and MTB

If you’ve already completed at least six weeks of C90 BASE, you arewelcome to take it to the next level and beyond with my new CYCLO90 In-Season Road and MTB Training Systems.   Includes 11 new Cyclo-H.I.T 30 Minute workouts that will accelerate your HIGH END PERFORMANCE, increase your stamina for any ride, and have you riding leaner and faster then you ever have before.  Plus, it includes my much needed ZONE 4, 5, and 6 level testing protocols to give you the INFO you need to constantly make progress.  Plus, order today and get ALL 6 TRAINING PLANS for both ROAD and MTB, FREE with your order!  (ending soon)

DOWNLOAD and DVD C90 In-Season Versions Available–ORDER HERE.

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 [...]]]>

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 not be MORE WRONG or MISGUIDED and many show up at their important events, FRUSTRATED that they did not do better.  I want to make sure that NEVER HAPPENS TO YOU.

In today’s Everyday Cyclist Podcast, Graeme answers listener questions about:

• Building Climbing Endurance for Flat-Landers

• Deciding on an ENERGY or WATT Plan for IRONMAN Lake Placid

• The 4 Things You MUST DEVELOP to Climb Like a God!

• Suggestions to Develop a Back that Lasts!

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Suggestions to Develop the Back Power of a Climbing God!

1.  Address both your CORE and your BACK 2-3x week in a variety of FUNCTIONAL METHODS to build dynamic strength for the bike.  The “functional nature” of the workouts are more important then just a nicer looking body.  These workouts have MORE VALUE in-season then they do off-season and for most, FLEXIBILITY is of greater or equal value to strength!  Both need to be addressed, ongoing and progressive.  Never forget that.

WORKOUTS ONLY:  Cyclo-CORE 2.0 and/or TRICORE10

WORKOUTS + TRAINING PLANS:  CYCLO90 Base Training or if already done, CYCLO90 In-Season

2.  Include at least one or more Muscular Endurance Workouts in your training plan per week.  These ME workouts are pivotal in your training and need to progress from 5-10 minute chunks to as long as a full hour for advanced users developing in-season or peak level fitness. NOTE:  You must be cautious in how and when you progress these ME workouts, as doing too much, too fast without the right BASE STRENGTH can lead to problems and injury!

WORKOUTS ONLY:Cyclo-CORE 2.0 and/or TRICORE10

WORKOUTS + TRAINING PLANS:CYCLO90 Base Training or if already done, CYCLO90 In-Season

3.  Include at least one or more Neuromuscular High Intensity Session per week to help your core, back, and glutes ACTIVATE AT HIGHER frequencies.  This increase in neuo development is why HIGHER SPINNING, combined with more CORE/BACK STRENGTH and MUSCULAR ENDURANCE works!  You can not have one without the others if you truly want to climb like a cycling god.  You need all three and more importantly, the right COMBINATIONS of how to balance all three assets over the course of a week or season.

WORKOUTS ONLY:  Cyclo-HIT 30 Minute Sessions  (included with CYCLO90 Base)

WORKOUTS + TRAINING PLANS:  CYCLO90 Base Training or if already done, CYCLO90 In-Season

Singlespeed mountain biking is so much fun and [...]]]> 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 has really helped me become a better cyclist over-all with it’s simplicity and “connection” to the bike.

It reminds me of when I was a kid on my BMX, trolling around town and transporting myself everywhere–with only ONE GEAR, spinning really fast on the downhills and muscling up the uphills.  I LOVED IT THEN, I LOVE IT NOW.

Now of course I love it for it’s TRAINING VALUE for other forms of cycling and triathlon and have constantly encouraged my readers and customers to experience WHY.

Many of you have experienced my affinity and belief of singlespeed training in my recent Cyclo-HIT 30 Minute Workouts, like “Singlespeed Strength Breakthrough”, “Singletrack Attack!” and “The Climbing Wall”.  These workouts were integral in my success yesterday as I’m not a great skill level mountain biker, but I had ALL THE SPECIFIC FITNESS I knew I would need to compete using the HIT workouts.  (6 HIT 30 DVD’S on Special with 50%OFF.  limited)

MY MAIN OBJECTIVES:

My main goals this year are actually XTERRA or off-road triathlon and I needed a tough MTB event in advance of my first XTERRA of the year, “King of the Hill”, next weekend down in New Jersey.

One thing I know about XTERRA is that mountain biking skills and THRESHOLD sustainability are a HUGE ASSET to compete well in those events, even if you’re not a great swimmer or runner, which I am not.

So, this year a bunch of my more “zealot” singlespeeder friends and I decided to register for the singlespeed only race, Singlespeed-A-Palooza, now in it’s 4th year (I Think) and has quickly become a cult classic for growing trend of both mtb and singlespeed.

Mountain Biking has Soul

If you’ve never been to a MOUNTAIN BIKE event, you’re missing out!

Not only is the attitude more like family and less “in your face” then road racing, it’s also just a more “organic feel” and I for one, like that.  Especially yesterday at SSAP, the “soul” of the riders is more evident as we’re all riding like kids, doing all we can, no matter where we placed.  The after party is more whimsical and relaxed.  It’s more about riding your bike.

Not to mention that there’s lots of free beer at the finish and hell, they even had free beer on the race course if you wanted to partake, which I didn’t…UNTIL AFTER;)

PEAKING + SICK = CONCERNED

I have been training VERY HARD over the past several months using CYCLO90 BASE and then moving into CYCLO90 In-Season MTB XC.  I have already won a Duathlon this year and was looking to continue my confidence building with SSAP and finish my form for my upcoming XTERRA.

My fitness has been at an all time high with my Threshold reaching 330 WATTS in the past few weeks and my MTB skills improving with more time on the bike.

Of course, I was tapering for this event and using shorter, higher intensity workouts as advised in my plans and from this PEAK HIT VIDEO TIP I gave last week and in my C90 IN-SEASON PLANS.  But, life being life I wound up sick the last 48 hrs prior to yesterday’s event with a massive head cold, brought on by my allergies.  I was bedridden on Saturday, praying I could recover for Sunday.

Luckily I managed good sleep before departing (rare before a race for me) for the race at 530, ate my oatmeal an eggs (3 hrs prior to start) and drove with my buddy Todd to the venue, only to feel very tired when we arrived, BUT excited to be there and “loopy” from my head cold.  But hey, sometimes loopy is not a bad thing;)

An absolute gorgeous day, that started cold, but continued to warm by the minute allowing me and others to remove our arm and leg warmers to race.  We heard the course was at PEAK SPEED conditions, which it sure was–it was gonna be a FAST DAY and everyone knew it.  WOW, what a course!

“HOLE SHOT”

In singlespeed, gear choice + leg strength + leg speed is everything and I had tested and tried several gear options in my training and wound up deciding on a risky 34×19 gear ratio, running a ROTOR Q-Ring in the front, acting more a like a 36 tooth ring!

Yah, a BIG GEAR, but one I knew I could turn over and would offer me a big advantage in the flats with my road fitness, which it did, right from the start.

It’s a dirt road start with 90 riders per category, all trying to “hole shot” the front of the group to make it to the tight singletrack, so you don’t get stuck behind other riders, trying to pass.  I hate hole shots by the way, as I suck at too much intensity too fast, but I knew if I wanted to compete, I had to get to that singletrack in the lead group.

Well, not only did my bigger gear, high tension, high spin rate achieved form the HIT 30 workouts help me do that, but I had a 20 second gap on the field heading into the singletrack.  Yah, in the lead of a mtb race, not a familiar place for me and to be totally honest, I DON’T LIKE BEING IN THE LEAD in a long race, it scares me for some reason.

But, I opened up, let go of my fear and just rode my bike.

Know Your Threshold and Use Your Brain!

I held my ZONE 4 THRESHOLD and dipped into my ZONE 5 several times for the first 20 minutes of the course, willing to risk blowing up just to continue to gap the field as I knew my mountain bike skills were a potential risk compared to more experienced riders later in the race.  So, I GUNNED IT and it hurt, but it dragged only 2-3 other rides chasing me and that’s exactly what I wanted as hopefully someone knowing the course would get in front of me, allowing me to follow better lines and conserve energy for a long 27 mile SS course.  Which worked.

The course was one of the best mtb courses I have ever been on.  Not overly technical, but carved sweeping turns, dramatic power surges, good momentum carry through downhills, and perfect conditions.   A mountain bikers dream course, it truly is.  A few sections that had to be walked, but I had already anticipated and trained for that.

Midrace, I found myself battling with 3 other riders, all of which were great on their bikes as I watched them maneuver the course with good skill.  I did think however, that I had each one of them in fitness and knew if I could keep within range of each, that I would have an opportunity to nip them towards the last part of the course for the win.

It made me nervous, I won’t lie.

Unfortunately, when you are racing for podium and in a chase position, you have to begin to take on more risk and thus take faster corners, release your brakes earlier and take faster, but often more dangerous lines, which I did.

I was chasing the group of 3, as planned and hit a downhill corner with too much speed and washed out my front wheel and hit the deck sideways on my back into a group of rocks.  I should have smashed my face, only to be protected by my last minute reflexes of my hands.  Thank you angles!

I was shook up, but my adrenalin was pumping and I started to “pedal damn it!”  Thanks Niner.  I knew all I had to do was KEEP PEDALING and I could begin to get back into this game.

SUFFERING

As usual after a hard crash, I started easing up a bit and got more cautious into the course.  Not a god thing actually, as you begin to second guess your lines and actually put yourself into more danger.  I recovered some confidence clearing a few tough sections and decided to go as hard as I could for the last 8 miles, hoping to catch.

Well, I caught a lot of the expert riders from the group in front and worked with them as much as I could, but passed to continue to search out my fellow racers.  I got distracted talking for one second to another rider and we both wound up going OFF COURSE for about a minute or so, long enough to pull on of my group’s racers within podium distance of me.

SON OF A BITCH!!  I felt like an idiot and as such, my anger button clicked on and I slammed the gas and thank goodness, I was able to drop the would-be contender on the next hard section.

But, at that time and with that effort my back begin to fail on me from the crash and to be honest, my ridged fork, aluminum bike was beginning to show it’s RIGID HEAD and I began to suffer.  Not the kind of “bonk” suffer or lack of power, which I still had, but the sort of PAIN SUFFERING from something wrong.

My back was wrenched and I was begging for the finish line and nervous I would not get there.  “Three miles to go!”  Man, that was a long way off and if you have ever been going hard on a MTB, you know that 2-3 miles can feel like an eternity in tight singletrack.

I knew I would probably not catch the group of three, BUT I was determined to TT the finish to put in a good time.  I had come this far and was excited about all thew work I had done to get there.  So, that drove me on, harder.

I pulled it together and gassed it and passed about 4 more riders in the expert group at the finish and wound up sprinting full gas for the line, only to drop like a slug at the end.

My energy and fuel plan were spot on and only had a few minor cramps, but after the ride I could barely walk or stand as my back was totally locked from the crash and my unforgiving rear end.  Luckily, there was Advil and beer!

So, how’d I do?

Well, in my first ever singlespeed race I finished strong on the PODIUM in 4th and received a surprise cash prize, a t-shirt and some great beer, which is why I came in the first place, right?

At the keg, I ran into one of my customers, Jeffrey Steven’s who finished 9th overall against the PRO’s following our CYCLO90 MTB XC System and is headed to PA next to qualify for Nationals later this year–good luck Jeff!

“I have been using the Cyclo90 Base system for about 9 weeks now and I feel stronger than ever.  I was beginning to feel like I was never going to get faster and that I plateaued.  Cyclo90 has helped me get to the next level in my training and I am indeed getting stronger and faster on the MTB bike and hoping to use your C90 MTB system to get to Nationals this year.”–Jeffrey Stevens

I get more satisfaction from my customers success then I do my own a lot of times.  But, I have to admit, I was pretty pumped about yesterday’s race.  I finally started to feel like I was getting good at something, not just mediocre anymore.

It’s a nice feeling and one that I hope to carry over to all my other goals this year in MTB, XTERRA, and TRIATHLON.

I didn’t suffer much on my singlespeed as a kid, but I do now and let me tell ya, I LOVE IT!

Give it a hole shot yourself, and you’ll see just how much fun it is!

My Peak SingleSpeed Workout Tips:

My BONK RIDE Testing My Bike and Gears Prior to Singlespeed-A-Palooza

The Cyclo-HIT Session I Used:

The CYCLO90 Training System used:

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 [...]]]>

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 fundamental categories of bike gear and gizmos that may (or may not) get you moving faster.  Remember, YOU ARE THE ENGINE–so focus on you first, then the other stuff may work…and look cool too.

50%OFF Cyclo-HIT 30 Minute Training Series 1-5  (LIMITED)

This Week’s (and last weeks) CYCLO90 Challenge Winners…

Justin Sackett won a Cyclo-CORE TEAM KIT.

Willy Silliker won a set of custom VeloInk Bike Stickers!

CONGRATS TO BOTH OF YOU!  Keep it up everyone.

The final week, prior to an important event, like Singlespeed-A-Palooza or me, [...]]]> 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, it’s imperative to KEEP INTENSITY HIGH and TRAINING VOLUME LOW to “sharpen” the higher end.  Most cyclists do the exact opposite and come into their events, tired, run-down, and missing the HIGH END!  Not with my CYCLO90 In-Season ROAD and MTB Systems, all designed to “build”, “Peak”, and “taper” you into your important ROAD or MTB goals of the year.

Watch an example of my CYCLO90 H.I.T Training from the MTB Plan for “Peak Level Fitness”.

*NOTE:  This is just an example of the Cyclo-HIT 30 and CORE 2.0 Workouts I meshed together, specifically for Singlespeed-A-Palooza.  There are many other HIT 30 workouts and SPECIFIC PLANS for the CYCLO90 Base System and/or CYCLO90 Road and MTB Training System you can use.

Peak Your Fitness, Fast! CYCLO90 Training Specials!

CYCLO90 Base System for immediate increases in cycling fitness, regardless of level or goal!

CYCLO90 BASE SYSTEM

Perfect to use at any level, beginner to advanced cyclist, mountain biker, or triathlete when gaining strength, fitness, and technique are your top priority.  Everyone new to Cyclo-CORE Training should start here with the BASE Training System, for at least 6 weeks before moving into the IN-SEASON Systems below.

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CYCLO90 In-Season ROAD and MTB Systems

Once you’ve completed the CYCLO90 BASE from above, it’s time to step it up and get more specific for your goals!  This is when you want to use the specific BUILD/PEAK/TAPER Plans included with the 11 new Cyclo-HIT 30 Workouts, 21+ In-Ride Workouts, and ZONE Coaching included in this new ROAD and MTB In-Season Systems!  Beginner and Advanced levels included.

Order Here on DVD or DOWNLOAD  (SAVE $400!)

With this “risk” comes potential consequences and of course, potential breakthroughs and victories.  You must evaluate the [...]]]> When it comes to reaching your peak level cycling fitness, you must be willing to “fight the right battles” at the right times and go beyond yourself (over-reach) to truly hit NEW PEAKS and supersede your perceived potential. 

With this “risk” comes potential consequences and of course, potential breakthroughs and victories.  You must evaluate the “situation” or “battle” on an ongoing basis.  Most of us, do not–but instead repeat the same old process that once brought us success, hoping it will work again, regardless of the changes in condition.

FACT:  You will never (ever) improve your cycling fitness if you are not purposely and strategically REACHING PAST (Over-reaching) your current physical and/or mental ability.

MYTH:  Repeating a training program that allowed you to have a stellar or “beyond yourself” performance is a GUARANTEED way to repeat that outcome again.

SUN TZU, The Art of War:  “Every battle is won or lost before it is even begun.”

Was Sun Tzu right?

Should you to try to “over-reach” every workout or “win” every battle on the bike?

Should you try to ride every ride beyond your ability?

Is QUITTING an acceptable outcome for future success?

INTERESTING.

LISTEN and let’s go over the details in today’s Everyday Cyclist Podcast:

“The Art of Over-reaching for Peak Cycling Fitness”

I’ll share with you both SIMPLE training formats and more EXACT training prep using the CYCLO90 Base [...]]]> Today’s follow-up PODCAST to “Epic Rides 101–Tough Love!” is all about the TRAINING PREPARATION and NUTRITION TIPS you need to consider and practice to achieve a successful EPIC RIDE.

I’ll share with you both SIMPLE training formats and more EXACT training prep using the CYCLO90 Base and CYCLO90 In-Season Systems I know many of you are wisely using to get to your big rides, ready for a BREAKTHROUGH DAY.

I’ve also got some secret tips about getting more value from your training, bootcamp ideas, mixing road and mtb training plans and other goodies.  ENJOY!

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This Week’s CYCLO90 Challenge winner is Tony Slater!

He’s won the first round of our new Cyclo-CORE Team Kit by simply training hard with CYCLO90, challenging himself, and sharing his journey with us!  Our new Cyclo-CORE Team Kits are sponsored by Blackbottoms CycleWear and they have a 25%OFF Special for their Team Blackbottom’s kit for everyone today!  Use coupon code “C90″ on checkout.

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CYCLO90 and “Climbing Epic” Training Specials!

If you don’t want a full training system to use for your Epic Rides, like CYCLO90 Base and/or CYCLO90 In-Season (recommended), but instead want ONE, EPIC FOCUSED, kick your climbing butt into gear workout with on the bike and off the bike CORE drills, advanced techniques, and a workout that will elevate your MENTAL TOUGHNESS, then check out my famous Climbing Epic Workout! Here’s a QUICK GLIMPSE at this workout…

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SPECIAL #1: Climbing Epic DVD + Cyclo-IN 5′ DVD FREE! (11 Workouts)

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What does this mean to us as Everyday Cyclists?  To me, it means that an EPIC RIDE is more about you (the hero) overcoming unforeseen obstacles [...]]]> EPIC:  Noting or pertaining to a long poetic composition, usually centered upon a hero, in which a series of great achievements or events is narrated in elevated style:

What does this mean to us as Everyday Cyclists?  To me, it means that an EPIC RIDE is more about you (the hero) overcoming unforeseen obstacles and “walls” to achieve a memorable JOURNEY.

Today’s PODCAST:  “Epic Rides Part 1–Tough Love!” will share with you all the things you MUST HAVE in order to complete a successful epic journey on your bike.

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Epic Ride Early Season Success!

Graeme,

This weekend I did an EPIC ride doing to Santa Clarita Century with about 500 other riders. It was 100 miles and almost 7000 ft of climbing. Even the Strava site called it EPIC as my suffer score was 344 which is insanely high. It was very painful but I pushed through and complete the ride in 6 hrs 27 min. You can see the ride details here: http://app.strava.com/rides/6382107 I was using your Cyclo90 Base but only did 3 weeks of training before the ride but it still helped me push through some of the cat 2 climbs. I have another century in 4 weeks and will have completed the first block of training. It’s great to have a training system like yours that’s concentrated into 30 min chunks which is perfect for me in the morning after I drop the kids off to school. “–Thank you, Brian Channell

CYCLO90 and “Climbing Epic” Training Specials!

If you don’t want a full training system to use for your Epic Rides, like CYCLO90 Base and/or CYCLO90 In-Season (recommended), but instead want ONE, EPIC FOCUSED, kick your climbing butt into gear  workout with on the bike and off the bike CORE drills, advanced techniques, and a workout that will elevate your MENTAL TOUGHNESS, then check out my famous Climbing Epic Workout!  Here’s a QUICK GLIMPSE at this workout…

*Streaming On-Demand for all Cyclo-CLUB members, (Computer, iPad, iPhone, etc.)  FREE Download for Premium members.

SPECIAL #1: Climbing Epic DVD + Cyclo-IN 5′ DVD FREE! (11 Workouts)

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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 [...]]]> 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 and/or tension.)

2.  Speed NEURO Endurance  (The ability to maintain a HIGHER RPM for longer periods, with control, at the same or higher power output.)

3.  Speed OPTIMIZED Endurance  (The ability to maximize and combine a HIGHER RPM in a BIGGER GEAR for longer durations AT THRESHOLD!  The true secret to MORE SPEED.)

SECRET:  To achieve 1-2 MPH faster sustainable speeds (or more) for your favorite group rides, time trials, endurance events, races, or all of the above you need to BALANCE ALL 3 ASSETS ABOVE, not just one!

Using our CYCLO90 Base and NEW CYCLO90 Day In-Season Road and MTB Training Systems, we’ll help you do just that and more!

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If you’re just getting started with Cyclo-CORE, we highly recommend starting with the CYCLO90 Base Training System as it will advance your fitness the fastest, regardless of current fitness or cycling experience.

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CYCLO90 Day IN-SEASON Road or MTB

If you’ve already completed the CYCLO90 BASE and ready to ADVANCE your fitness even higher for specific goals, then you want to move into the CYCLO90 In-Season Road and or MTB System utilizing the new 11 HIT 30 workouts, ZONE TESTING and Specific GOAL PLANS for climbing, racing, and endurance events.

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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,

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, CYCLO90 In-Season (ROAD or MTB), CORE 2.0, HIT 30′s, TRICORE10, TRI-PLAN 4P, and/or Cyclo-CLUB membership are eligible to compete for prizes.

Prizes include:

The VELOFORMA Strada frame

ROTOR Q-Rings

New Cyclo-CORE Team Kits, sponsored by Blackbottoms Cycle Wear.

Velo Ink Custom stickers for your bike

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 How the Challenge Works…

1.  Register as a comptitor of the CYCLO90 Day Challenge.

2.  Post, share, comment, about YOUR TRAINING, GOALS, QUESTIONS, etc on this site, FACEBOOK, TWITTER, YOUTUBE, etc or share with your club or team or riding group to EARN POINTS.

3.  Different POINT VALUES will be assigned for each type of post or sharing, but you will accumulate points and once you qualify for each prize offered, you are entering RAFFLE TICKETS into the pot for each prize.

I.e.  If you post about your training on FACEBOOK, you earn 50 points.  If you comment on our Youtube cahnnel, on a blog post here on Cyclo-CORE, etc. you’ll earn 30-50 points.  If you did that every day for a week, you would have 500-700 points and one ticket in for the Cyclo-CLUb Team Kit raffle, each week!  Do that over the course of a month, and you’ll also have tickets in the raffle for more high value prizes, like the ROTOR Q-Rings and Veloforma Strada.

4.  Refer people to Cyclo-CORE.com with your unique link and username you create for the contest and you earn points.  Offer your own TIPS or VIDEOS on Youtube with your unique user ID and you earn points.  Answer weekly questions from Graeme or comment on PODCASTS and you’ll also earn points.

5.  WINNERS are chosen randomly every week for the Club Kits and Velo Ink Stickers (6 each) based on points earned.  The more points you earn, the more tickets you have in each raffle, increasing your chance to win that prize.  WINNERS will be announced via email, on the site, and our Facebook page.

6.  If you want to compete and are not currently using a Cyclo-CORE program, I will have a simple QUESTIONNAIRE you can fill out so we can help you decide what is best for you.

When one of our own goes down in a crash or accident, we are faced with this reality and today I want to ASK YOU what you think about YOUR BIKE SKILLS and/or the SKILLS [...]]]> Cycling is a dangerous sport for every single person that rides a bike, regardless of age, experience, or fitness.

When one of our own goes down in a crash or accident, we are faced with this reality and today I want to ASK YOU what you think about YOUR BIKE SKILLS and/or the SKILLS of other riders and if you think there is more that needs to be done for us Everyday Cyclists as a collective whole to make us safer.

Markus Bohler, a customer and friend of mine died this past weekend in a tragic bike accident at the Bethel Crit Series here in CT and it’s given me some new PERSPECTIVES we need to discuss.  I value your insights, so…

Please Listen and Share Today’s Podcast with everyone you know who rides a bike–IT’S IMPORTANT.

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REFERENCES:  VeloNews Article and Comments

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TRI-PLAN 4P Annual Triathlon System

QUESTIONS:

1.  Do YOU think most cyclists you ride with have good bike skills?  Do you?  Why do you believe you have good bike skills?

2.  Do YOU think we as Everyday Cyclists need to do more to create legitimate education and bike skills courses for greater safety for us all?  If so, WHAT?

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 [...]]]>

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 middle of the pack cyclist. I ROAD and MTB and love them both.

I compete in about 4-5 events a year just to keep myself training throughout the year. I’ve never finished higher than 15th in ANY event ever.

Well, I decided I wanted to make 2012 a better year for me. Try and break out above “average”. So, I got your CYCLO90 Base program back in December and have been training like a mad man.

I’ve dropped over 15 pounds and I am stronger than I have ever been…EVER! Yesterday, I competed in a 6 hour solo MTB event on the 1996 Atlanta Olympics MTB course. TOUGH, TOUGH!! Can you believe it?? I WON!!!!!! I WON!!!!!

Graeme, I’ve never been so happy!  Your training and my discipline and willpower to push harder and harder, got me my first win EVER!!!!!! Fantastic day.

Thank you for all you do!! Without your program helping me through this, I assure you…I would have once again finished middle of the pack, like my buddies did .

Thanks Graeme!

–Kevin Gibbs

CONGRATS KEVIN! 

I know for myself and for many, this story and your determination to no longer be a middle of the pack rider motivates us to reach outside ourselves.

I know for me, this is how I want to feel in 2012 too.  Thanks for reminding me and the rest of us Everyday Cyclists.  Beer is on me my friend!

–Graeme

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Even more so, for many of us, one has to ask the question– “Is New Always Better?” or [...]]]>

Scott Bulfinch "learns new tricks" and launches to a PODIUM in 4 Weeks!

On the heels of the release of my new CYCLO90 In-Season ROAD and MTB Training Systems, one has to ask the question–“Can You Teach an Old Dog (Rider) New Tricks?”

Even more so, for many of us, one has to ask the question– “Is New Always Better?” or even “Can A New Dog (Rider) Benefit from Old Tricks (fundamentals)?”

All this and more answered in today’s NEW Everyday Cyclist Podcast…

CYCLO90 EXAMPLE:  Old Dog, New Tricks…and a PODIUM.

Graeme,

I’ve been on CYCLO90 Base for just 4 weeks, and opened my racing season last Sunday with a short but hilly (& very windy) road race in Kansas.  I did the same race as my season opener last year, and the improvement this year is dramatic.  Average power increase – 4%; max power increase – 18%!!  Given that I am 64 years old, any increase from year to year is pretty significant.  Scored some KOM points and took 2nd overall; in the attached pic I’m the guy in front on the first climb.  Last year at the same point in this race I was drifting backwards with my tongue hanging out.

So, I’m sold!  Wish I had started CYCLO90 back around Christmas, but can’t wait for your in-season options to come out.  Seems an old dog can still learn new tricks.  

Thanks,  –Scott Bulfinch  Lincoln, NE

Justin Sacket has that "spark" that sets him to the next level, just getting started!

Graeme,

First off, thank you! Cyclo90 has been a life-changer!

I’m relatively new to cycling. I’ve been mountain biking for fun since I was little. Last year, I purchased my first road bike – Second-hand off a guy I knew who had bought a newer bike.

Anyways, last summer, I spent most of my time on the bike doing what you call “junk miles.” Pedaling around, not really thinking I could get a ton of fitness benefits from the bike. As a life long soccer player, I’ve never really had issues with fitness. Sure, I’ve tried to “bulk up” by trying P90x when it was all the craze, but with my genetics, there wasn’t much of a chance for me to “bulk up.”

Living in Michigan, my first road bike season moved indoors around October. The guy I had purchased my bike from had recommended The Sufferfest dvds for off-season training. So, I bought into it figuring I’d been riding with this guy over the summer and he was kicking my ass, he probably knows a thing or two. Although, visually and entertaining, The Sufferfest videos were good. But, I found myself lacking the discipline when it’s a video telling me to pick of the pace (compared to you struggling along with me) and usually did not complete an entire video.

Being in front of a computer all day does have it’s benefits. I started Googling around, trying to find more off-season training techniques, both in cycling and strength. Which lead me to your youtube channel. I’ll be honest, I was a skeptic at first. “There’s no way I will be keeping up with other riders after only doing 30 minute rides,” I thought. Wow, was I wrong! I bought the Cyclo90 program after you offered the Zone 4 FTP Testing. I also began listening to the “Everyday Cyclist” podcast, some of the episodes multiple times!
I am now into Week 6 (Block 1), and am seeing and feeling results I never expected. Like I said, I had been a soccer player all my life and never felt like fitness was an issue. But in just the 6 weeks, I have lost the extra “pudge” around the waist, and replaced it with core-muscles I’ve never seen on myself.

Sorry to bore you with my life story, but here’s why I really wanted to send you this testimony. While training this winter, I wanted to find a more consistent group to ride with. The University I attend (Oakland University, Rochester, MI), did not have any sort of Club or Team. I was in contact with a professor who was willing to “advise” the club, if I was willing to lead. Two Months later, I am now the President of an official University club. I’ve never really been a leader or had the passion to lead a group until now, and I think it’s the love in the bike that you have given me by showing me that “everyday cyclists” can get results with a little effort and intensity. Our club finally caught a break in the strange Michigan weather (65degrees with 25mph winds…) and was able to organize our first Group Ride yesterday (3/7).

Last year, during any group ride I joined, I was constantly getting dropped or would be burnt-out about 3/4 of the planned route. Yesterday, I led the ride the entire time. I was blown away by how my body felt and reacted – even into the 25mph headwind. After leading the group ride the entire time, I received some questions on “WHAT THE HECK?” had I been doing in the off-season. I was honest, and became a “spokes-person” for your program – which I rarely do with anything! Safe to say, I probably sold a few of your programs last night.

I made sure to take advantage of your “Special Offer” on the In-Season program yesterday – no hesitation this time!! Based on your podcast recommendations, I plan to finish the Base Cyclo90 before going into the In-Season program. I look forward to the Cyclo90 Challenge. After seeing the results that I have, in just 6 weeks, I would love to show off a Cyclo90 Challenge team kit!  Thanks for doing what you do, my friend!

- Justin Sackett

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 [...]]]> 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 company fold to create a new company focused around cycling, everyone said “you can’t do that, you’re not a pro cyclist or well known coach.  You don’t even look like a cyclist.”

When my wife and I decided it was best for us to deliver our first child at home, by ourselves–they all said “YOU’RE NUTS!  You can’t do that.  IMPOSSIBLE.”

Now, a successful and rewarding career later, helping thousands of other cyclists from over 70 countries around the world achieve their joy on the bike and three beautiful, strapping boys later–all delivered at home by my incredible wife Kate, by herself–I ask you…

“What have you been told YOU CAN’T DO?”

Most cyclists, triathletes, and mountain bikers are duped into thinking that “more is better” to achieve “more results”.  Today’s podcast will offer you some guidance and suggestions [...]]]> If you want to achieve specific results for your favorite ride, race, century, mountain bike event–then you need to TRAIN SPECIFICALLY for the specific result you want.

Most cyclists, triathletes, and mountain bikers are duped into thinking that “more is better” to achieve “more results”.  Today’s podcast will offer you some guidance and suggestions on how to “specify your training for specific results–guaranteed!”  All in less time and frustration.

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CYCLO90 Announcements:

1.  NEW CYCLO90 In-Season Training Systems coming available for purchase NEXT WEEK!  Road and MTB Versions available with 9 New H.I.T 30 Specific In-Season Sessions, Three Specific Training Plans/System, and new Drills and Techniques!  Bundle discounts and BONUSES for all current CYCLO90 users, even if you are just getting started–not too worry!

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“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 [...]]]> 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 name, as he left it out for me as well.  By the way, I get emails like this about 3-5 times a week.

IS HE RIGHT?  Well, yes and no.

YES, this is me filming TRICORE10 workouts and in final stages for my Half Ironman last year, at an all time adult low for my weight since my body building days, yet still about 170-172 pounds.  Yah, I’m heavy and No–I’m not built like a cyclist or triathlete “should look like.”

FACT:  I, like many of us, am not built “like a cyclist.”  That is obvious.  I have to work very hard to keep my weight from climbing and NO, I do not lift weights anymore.  I have been off weights for the past 5 years, other than the use of Cyclo-CORE 2.0 and TRICORE10 for my Core and Functional Training to maintain CYCLING and TRIATHLON SPECIFIC STRENGTH.

FACT:  No matter how much training I do, how many HIT workouts I perform, or how many changes in my diet I make–I will still never be “built like a cyclist.”  At least in the way that many of us have been conditioned to BELIEVE a cyclist should look like.

FACT:  I can not apologize for who I am or how my body is designed, just like you can’t.  And the best we can do is make the most of what we are given and turn these mythical “WEAKNESSES” into our “GREATEST STRENGTHS!”

PERSONALLY:  I got in the best shape of my life last year and hope to repeat that again and STILL I get comments from cyclists and triathletes saying “YOU’RE STILL NOT RIGHT!”  If that’s how they feel about me, then I can’t imagine how other cyclists and triathletes that are trying to lose weight, make a comeback, or struggling to find time to get fit feel.  Something’s NOT RIGHT!  I am tired of feeling guilty about what I look like, because I don’t weigh 140 pounds, like some 24 year old PRO.

 NOW…What Do YOU Think?

 

QUESTION #1:  Do you think that cycling and triathlon place to much emphasis on weight, to the point of feeling GUILTY because of how we’re born?

 

QUESTION #2:  Has that mentality impacted you personally either by your physique or with how you purchase your gear, bikes etc.?  Meaning, is the idea of “weight” at the forefront of your daily thinking?

 

Thanks for Sharing Your Insights…