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May 21, 2019

What is a good warm-up​ for cycling performance

Warming up properly for training or racing depends on the type of workout or race, the weather conditions, and whether you are the type of rider who feels good to go hard right away or rather needs some time warming up before you feel your best.

In this video, I discuss the latest trends on warming up and share where you can find a good warm-up to try out.

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April 30, 2019

Best Cycling Training to Build Stamina & Endurance with Limited Time

Most of us are not pro riders and don’t have all day available for long endurance rides. If you have a busy life but still want to build endurance and stamina with limited time available, your best training option is to perform harder endurance rides which some cyclists call “tempo” or “sweet spot” rides. Here are some examples of this training session:

Ride 1.5- 2 hours at 75-88% of threshold power instead of a long, slow endurance ride of 3+ hours (50-60% of threshold)

Ride 1-1.5 hours at 82-95% of threshold power instead of 2-3 hours at 60-75% of threshold.

Do you do regular “tempo” or “sweet spot” rides? What has worked best for you to build endurance, stamina, and threshold power with limited time? Please leave us a comment. Thanks for watching!

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November 19, 2017

Looking at your power meter may be holding you back?

Are you looking at your power meter in a pack race or group ride to gauge your ability to attack or pull on the front? Looking at your power data may be holding you back and here’s why.

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May 6, 2016

3 Simple Simple Ways to Improve your Cycling Performance Immediately!

In this video I explain 3 quick ways to improve your cycling performance immediately.

April 28, 2016

Power Data Versus Speed for Road Cycling Performance

In this video I share my thoughts on road cycling performance as it relates to power output versus how much speed you can produce. Is it better to focus on power or speed when it comes to performance?

April 11, 2016

Mindset, Willpower & Cycling Performance

In this video I share how to access your willpower when you feel like you don’t have any more to give.

February 23, 2016

Breakaway Tactics when you are the Weakest

In this video I share some tactics you can implement when you are the weakest rider in a breakaway. I share 3 strategies you can implement to avoid getting dropped.

January 26, 2016

Cycling and Heavy Legs

In this video I talk about some of the potential causes of heavy legs and what you can do to get back the feeling of lightness and snap in your legs