Time Trial Cycling 101

Time trial (TT) racing can be an exhilarating activity and a great way to reach your fitness goals. Heres a breakdown of how time trial cycling works and t

Pre-Race Nutrition Guide for Cyclists

Its RACE DAY. Its 90 minutes to race time and you ate your breakfast one or two hours ago (allowing three or four hours post-breakfast for digestion). Youv

Manage Your Gut Flora for a Better Ride

Whats going on in your gut can mean the difference between a good day on the bike and a bad one. After all, your stomach is where you process all those

5 Training Secrets for Mountain Bike Racers

About 50 percent of the athletes I coach at any one time are mountain bike racers. Over the years, rider event goals range from the prestigious Leadville T

How to Combine Bike Commuting and Interval Training

Dont have time for a training workout? Maybe a work meeting dragged on a little too long or an empty fridge prompted a last-minute run to the grocery store

9 Tips to Transition Toward Spring Cycling

I live in Boulder, Colorado and in the winter I snowshoe and cross-country ski regularly for aerobic fitness, ride on the road when I can, get on the train

26 Core Exercises for Mountain Bikers

Power in cycling comes from the legs but cannot be transmitted into the pedals unless there is a strong core platform to push off. If the center of your bo

Cyclists: How to Do Your Own Performance Testing

As a cycling coach, I am a huge advocate of performance testing. Periodic field tests provide a very effective way to evaluate the efficacy of your trainin

3 Traits of Great Bike Racers

I was asked recently by a parent of a young cyclist, What does it take to make a champion? I thought for a moment and then responded with three words: Gen

Runners: Increase Endurance With Non-Impact Cycling

Its your day to cross-train, but you still want to get your heart rate up some. Although you may need a break from the impact of running, youre still cravi

4 Yoga Poses to Prevent Cycling Injuries

Cycling pushes you beyond your limitations. It connects you with nature. It brings you to a place of presence and focus. And it kicks your butt! This is li

2 Workouts to Boost Your Cycling Speed

Youre not going to get much faster on your bicycle if you just ride hills or cruise the flats at a steady pace all the time. Here are some speed workouts t

6 Ways to Track Your Training Progress

With another season of racing just starting, its time to look back at last year, review our accomplishments and determine whether it was a successful seaso

5 Ways to Increase Cycling Speed

When it comes to riding faster, there isnt just one way to go about it. While some cyclists argue all day about whether more miles, a faster cadence, or

10 Tips to Prepare for Your First Ultra Ride

After Id ridden a few centuries I was intrigued by the challenge of a 200K...and then a double century...and then the 1,200K (750-mile) Paris-Brest-Paris..

Why Cyclists Need a Strong Core

Most serious cyclists understand the importance of a strong core, but both rookies and veterans alike neglect this critical part of their body. The core

Learn to Bunny-Hop: A Skill For Every Mountain Biker

Every mountain biker needs to know how to bunny-hop, or how to jump over rocks and other obstacles on the trail. Beginners should start in a large area fr

3 Triathlon Cycling Drills for Better Bike Control

If you want some good entertainment, head over to the swim-bike transition exit of any triathlon. There youll find triathletes swerving, fumbling, and fall

5 Ways to Boost Your Average MPH on the Bike

How is it that you can be riding along at an effort that is tough for you, and someone that appears to not possess a single fast gene in his or her body co

5 Post-Ride Stretches For Cyclists

Cycling is a strenuous exercise that engages the legs and can put pressure and stress on a riders upper body, if they arent keeping proper form. A solid st