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Using “Opener Rides” Before Races and Cycling Events for MAX Performance

On May 10, 2013 By CycloCORE
You’ve trained hard.  You’ve been eating well.  You’re excited to do your race or event.  So, what do you do for your FINAL RIDE so you can KICK ASS for your event?

You want to do a CYCLO90 “Opener Ride”.  Here’s how they work…

 

Included [...]

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First “Gravel Grind” with ZERO Miles…

On April 30, 2013 By CycloCORE
Gravel Grinder Rides are becoming more popular these days with both road skills and some MTB and cross skills mixed in for more fun!

4 hrs 31 min for 62 miles of Gravel Roads with ZERO ROAD MILES of Training…

Jeff Tolliver is a fellow Everyday Cyclist and CYCLO90 user that was concerned about his recent “Dirty Mudd’r” in Illinois this past weekend, having only done one MTB ride over 35 miles and ZERO road miles in training since [...]

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PODCAST: Why Training to Failure Works

On April 19, 2013 By CycloCORE
shutterstock_63064372 “If you don’t want to SUFFER on a hard ride, then you MUST SUFFER in your training!  Period.”

Today’s Everyday Cyclist Podcast is all about “riding to fail” and why failing is not only a benefit to your cycling, but a necessity if you want massive improvements.  The trick is HOW to fail and WHEN [...]

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Supreme Cycling Endurance in Less Miles (5 SECRETS)

On April 16, 2013 By CycloCORE
The Notion of “Endless Long Slow Miles” for Endurance is Wrong and unpractical for Most Cyclists.  Let me show you a BETTER (faster) way to Build at least 10% More Endurance in Less Miles!  WATCH…

SECRET 1:  Accumulate Weekly Fatigue

If you want to go longer and do it stronger, you must build FATIGUE [...]

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VIDEO: How to Never Get Dropped Again!

On April 11, 2013 By CycloCORE
5 Simple Techniques and Training Secrets to Make Sure You Don’t Get Dropped Off the Back with the “Strong Group”…

1.  Back to Fundamentals, BREATHE!  Start with forceful out-breath.

TRAIN:  Zone 5 Power Drops from C90 IN-SEASON

2.  Ask, “Where am I breaking [...]

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Everyday Cyclist Podcast: 3 Power Climbing Techniques and Know-How

On April 5, 2013 By CycloCORE
lacets700 How to Develop the strength, power, technique, and know-how you need to improve on any climb, anywhere in the world!

Today’s show will address in-depth information to help both roadies and mountain bikers improve in the hills for races, group rides, centuries, and epic events.

Packed with specific TRAINING TIPS, TECHNIQUES, and WORKOUTS for:

Long [...]
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3 Secrets to a Faster Bike! (No Big Wallet Needed)

On April 2, 2013 By CycloCORE
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With all the technology focused marketing that’s being spewed about these days from $2500 bling carbon fiber wheels to electronic shifting, to uber aero bike frames it’s easy to think that getting faster can be accomplished with a BIG WALLET.

It’s easy to begin to think, “If I only had the money for that more [...]

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“My Riding Sucks, So Just Keep Pedaling!”

On March 26, 2013 By CycloCORE
You’re Never as Bad as You Are When you’re at your worst and you’re never as good as you are at your best.

Examples and Motivational Fuel

“Graeme, I’ve gotta thank Cyclo90 training for a successful double century yesterday. It was my first and I [...]

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PODCAST: Cycling Goal Attack! (step-by-step)

On March 22, 2013 By CycloCORE
Attacking your goals is like building a bridge over troubled watters.  You must know where it needs to be stronger and how far it is to get to the other side. To Attack Your Goal(s), you must 1) Know Your Goal 2) Overcome Your Weakness(es) and  3) Time Your Capacity!

Instead of just riding more miles and trying to get more fit, what if you had a step-by-step “game plan” to attack each of your goals and your specific weaknesses, so when you got to each [...]

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PODCAST: 3 Stages of Accelerated Cycling Recovery

On March 15, 2013 By CycloCORE
“Every Day is a Recovery Day and I Will Recover Better Now, So I Can Ride Harder Tomorrow!”

Your training volume, intensity and overall “training load” dictates your demand for recovery.  This “recovery process” should happen on a daily (micro), weekly (meso) , and monthly basis (macro) and should balance between BASE [...]

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The Recovery Ride Lie!

On March 12, 2013 By CycloCORE

I recently had a reader ask me, “What’s the one thing I need to do above all else that will make the biggest difference in my results and performance?  More intervals?  Group rides?  Weight training?”

When I told him, “recover better” he scoffed at me a little.

“Fffffftttttttttt.  OK!  So I just need to rest [...]

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Tristan’s Comeback: Training and A Passion to Ride (and Compete)

On March 7, 2013 By CycloCORE

Tristan Lovell was a former Competitive level mountain biker (use to race Cadel Evans) that like millions of us has become an “everyday cyclist” with kids, a career, and the like.  However, lately Tristan has had his “cycling passion” return full force and made the decision to make his comeback to competitive level mountain biking with [...]

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PODCAST: Rider vs. Racer

On March 1, 2013 By CycloCORE
CartoonSoccerPlayerWhite_edit Are you a RIDER or a RACER?

Is there a difference between the two in how you should train, build strength, and improve performance?

Well, yes and no.  Today, I’ll go over topics for both RIDERS and RACERS and the differences and relationships between the two.

RIDER & RACER Results Using Read/Watch This Cycling Tip →

PODCAST: Exploring Rides and Workout Ideas

On December 14, 2012 By CycloCORE
CYCLO90 WORKOUT PASS “Take Your Cycling Performance to the Next Level AND Have More Fun On Every Ride, with These Exploring Rides and Workout Ideas.”

Today, I’ll share 5 of my favorite “Purposeful In-Ride Techniques” and 5 of my favorite “Purposeful Workouts” you can use in your own training or CYCLO90 and WORKOUT [...]

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PODCAST: 5 Cycling SURGE Secrets

On December 4, 2012 By CycloCORE
chick-extract “Breakthroughs and Surges in Your Cycling are NOT by Chance.  They Come because you’ve followed this 5 STEP FORMULA, whether you’re conscious of it or not!”

What if you could “surge” specific aspects of your cycling fitness with five simple steps and GUARANTEE RESULTS, no matter what your goals?  Such as…

Surging Your Climbing Power [...]
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PODCAST: Cycling Power Restored

On November 9, 2012 By CycloCORE
bigstock_happy_free_fun_man_stands_vict_27173372 “How to Restore Your Cycling Power and Surge Your Fitness in Minimal Time.”

*I’ll be answering a lot of questions about coming back after time off, Maximizing CYCLO90 Base, entry level cycling, Zone intensity, and new SUPPORT and Help Areas for your training.  Plus, ideas to monitor your training more [...]

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Ride Past 50 with Power!

On October 16, 2012 By CycloCORE
FC508 REVEALED:  5 Proven Training and Nutrition Secrets to Ride Past 50 with More Strength, Power, and Endurance in Less Training Time.

At Cyclo-CORE, we pride ourselves on simple training techniques, focused with real world training fundamentals that allow any rider, of any age, make immediate progress in their cycling.

Here’s some of our Simple [...]

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PODCAST: 5 Climbing Machine Secrets for Everyday Cyclists

On September 14, 2012 By CycloCORE
UPHILL-RACE How to Turn Your Body Into a “Climbing Machine” in 30 Minutes or Less!

If you’re an everyday cyclist that wants to not only climb stronger and faster, but wants to continue to ride stronger after the climb–THEN THIS IS YOUR PODCAST!

I’ll share with you the 5 SIMPLE TECHNIQUES you should be using to [...]

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PODCAST: Cycling Secrets of Forced Recovery

On September 7, 2012 By CycloCORE
SSAP 2012 after CYCLO90 Base.  Placed 4th.  Now, back again in 2013.

Recovery is an essential part of a solid training system. In fact, I would be willing to say that “recovery” IS the secret to more cycling results. The problem is that many of us everyday cyclists using a training system or not, tend to “over-ride” this need to recover, by [...]

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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 →

PODCAST: Everyday Cyclists Rule!

On July 9, 2012 By CycloCORE
We Everyday Cyclists require more than just long miles, water, and  workable equipment to “RULE” on our bikes.

Today’s Everyday Cyclist Podcast is packed with listener Q&A concerning things such as recovery for peak performance, riding with a group as a beginner, and dealing with cramping from more angles than just hydration.

Plus, I announce [...]
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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: Cumulative Effect of Fatigue Training (CEFT) for Cyclists and Triathletes

On May 25, 2012 By CycloCORE
Julie Dibens, XTERRA Wold Champ succombing to the REV 3 Quassy 70.3 course in 2010, at complete fatigue and beyond. Fatigue is an essential component of life and improved performance.  It’s a “trigger” for our bodies to adapt and make positive changes.  However, many of us either accumulate too much fatigue, not enough fatigue, or not enough recovery from fatigue to make progress.

Let me share with you my CEFT (Cumulative Effect of Fatigue Training) [...]

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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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