Improve Your Time Trial (TT) Performance
Here are some tips to improve your performance in a cycling time trial. These will help you have a faster time trial and set a new PR. A proper warmup…
How to Regain Your Fitness (And Come Back Strong After a Layoff)
Sidelined by injury or burnout, but you want to get back at it? Whether you are coming back from an injury that forced you off the bike, or you were…
Forget the Drama – Here’s What You Can Learn from Lance Armstrong
We all know the story of Lance Armstrong. Winning seven Tour de France titles. Losing seven Tour de France titles. And so much more. It could spark a heated debate.…
Nutrition 101: How to Fuel Your Long Rides
Here's an important topic that can make or break your long rides: nutrition. Specifically, endurance nutrition. Eating for long rides. . Short rides and workouts are simple. You probably don't…
How to Stay Safe When Riding Your Bike
The roads - even gravel roads - have become tremendously dangerous for cyclists. Here are some tips to keep yourself safe when riding your bike. Make sure your bike is…
Training With Power – Without a Power Meter (Why Perceived Exertion Is a Great Training Tool)
Power meters are expensive. There's a good chance you don't even need a power meter. Here's a little secret - you can still train with power, even if you don't…
How to Improve Cycling Endurance and Prepare for Long, Epic Rides
Want to go for long, epic bike rides, and thoroughly enjoy them? Sure. It's every cyclist's dream. Exploring new roads, spending hours in the saddle, feeling strong and fresh the…
Finding Your Ideal Cycling Cadence
Cadence plays an important role in your cycling speed and endurance. But there's not one specific cadence that's perfect for everyone. There's no single best cadence for cycling. Here's how…
How to Boost Your Strength to Weight Ratio (Without Starving Yourself)
Strength-to-weight ratio is very important in cycling, especially if you'll be climbing any hills. If you're strong but heavy, you'll struggle. At the same time, if dieting has made you…