by Peter Wimberg Looking for the most helpful cycling training tips that will really make a difference in your riding? I’ve had the benefit of almost 40 years of riding with 22 of those years racing and 12 of them training athletes one on one and also presenting clinics and teaching group classes. I’ve learned a…
You’re a roadie. You love cycling because you enjoy going outside, discovering new places and riding with other riders. So why use a smart trainer?
By Darren Cope By now you’ve most certainly heard of it. You have maybe even seen it, and some of you probably have friends who do it. What is it? Cyclocross of course! It’s also the fastest growing segment of the sport of cycling, and a whole lot of fun! If you’ve come this far,…
By Coach John Hughes The top contenders in the pro peloton are all very fit and winning races requires more than fitness. Team Sky used a strategy called “the aggregation of marginal gains.” The coaches identify different ways riders can improve slightly, which when taken together produce better performance and more wins. Here are five…
by Lars Hundley Recently, I read a book called The Oxygen Advantage: Simple, Scientifically Proven Breathing Techniques to Help You Become Healthier, Slimmer, Faster, and Fitter. (https://amzn.to/2rvYpGe) The gist of the book is that nasal breathing is substantially more efficient. You can train yourself to breathe through your nose even during most levels of exercise,…
