Training and fatigue can dramatically affect the body’s hormone levels. For cyclocross racer Austin Killips, understanding hormonal imbalances and establishing good habits have helped her become a faster, healthier athlete.
P.C. @alli_bikes
How Cyclocross Racer Austin Killips Works Through Hormonal Imbalance to Get Faster
Cycling Base Training: Why and How to Build Your Aerobic Base
You can build a strong aerobic base, in a time efficient and effective manner, with a structured base training plan. Here’s why base training and aerobic fitness are important for every cyclist and how you can make sure you’re building your base properly for the season and goals that you have.
How a Med Student added 80w to their FTP with TrainerRoad
Cameron Seamons raised his FTP by 80 watts with TrainerRoad training for the Triple Bypass Century and ultra-distance running events, all while being a busy medical school student. He has tips for how he manages a 50-hour workweek and uses low-volume training for long-distance endurance events.
Gravel Racing: Training and Preparation for a Gravel Grinder
With the right training plan, skills, and equipment, you can take on any gravel race. Here’s everything you need to prepare for your next gravel event or your first big gravel race.
Steroids, DIY Cheap Nutrition Products, Inflammation and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 289
SARMS are banned substances surrounded by plenty of confusion, so what do we actually know about them? Tune in for a deep dive into SARMS, DIY nutrition products that are cheap and accessible, and how to reduce inflammation but still prioritize recovery. All this and more in Episode 289 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!
P.C. Nick Wilson, M.C. Calvin Smith
10 Tips for Success and Fun in Your First Season Racing Bikes
Getting started with bike racing can be intimidating. It’s easy to overthink it, and convince yourself you’re getting in over your head. But in reality, your first few races are some of the most exciting experiences you’ll have as a cyclist. If you approach these events with an open mind and a sense of curiosity, you can lay the foundation for a long and successful future in the sport. These are our top 10 tips for your first season racing bikes.
Strength Training and Cycling: How to Time Your Workouts
If you want to become a faster cyclist, it’s time to start strength training. In this guide, we’ll cover how and when to combine strength and cycling training.
Tips for Becoming a Faster Cyclocross Racer with Laura Alagna
If you want to race cyclocross or are looking to take it more seriously, Successful Athlete, Laura Alagna, is here to share her tips for getting started with cyclocross and getting a cat two upgrade.
P.C. Alonso Tal, M.C. @human_trash_heap
What’s The Most Efficient Cycling Cadence? (And How Cadence Drills Can Make You Faster)
We all know one cadence feels very different from another, but few cyclists really understand how cadence affects our efficiency on the bike. What is the optimal cycling cadence, and how can you use pedaling drills to become more efficient?
Recovery Drinks, Overtraining, Beginner Racing and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 288
Are recovery drinks necessary if you are already topped off on carbohydrate, how to recover from overtraining, why stage races may be the best races to start with for beginners and much more in this episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.
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