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A Guide to Proper Nutrition for Cycling and Homemade Nutrition Drinks

  • Kevin Curry
  • March 17, 2023
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I’ve previously written guides on making homemade cycling nutrition, but got feedback that it would be helpful to have options using things you’re likely to have on hand in most…
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Do Evening Cycling Workouts Do More Harm than Good?

  • Kevin Curry
  • February 15, 2023
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For many cyclists, finding time to train during the day can be a struggle due to work, family, and other commitments. However, it is unclear how hard exercise in the…
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Heart Rate Variability (HRV): what is it and how it can be used to guide training

  • Kevin Curry
  • February 13, 2023
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Heart rate variability (HRV) is a fairly new metric that has gained popularity in recent years as a way to monitor overall health and wellbeing, in addition to measuring heart…
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A Guide to Overtraining and Recovery for Cyclists

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InsideTracker x Apple Watch, Science-Backed Guidance for Human Optimization

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4 Plyometric Leg Exercises for Cyclists That Can Reduce Risk of Injury

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DIY Sports Drink: Electrolyte and Energy Drink for Cycling with Recipe

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Tour Divide 2021 – Sarah Swallow Divide Preparation

  • Kevin Curry
  • May 20, 2021
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Sarah Swallow, professional adventure cyclist, cycling the 2021 Tour Divide Route. In this video we find out more about; 1. Who she is 2. What she is setting out to…
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Reddiyo Releases Dynamic Training Platform for Cyclists

  • Kevin Curry
  • April 20, 2021
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Reddiyo ensures work on the bike is the right work, that your plan adjusts to your performance, and that you get results. Denver, COLORADO – April 20th, 2021– Reddiyo announces…
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The Bare Minimum: What’s The Least Amount Of Riding You Can Do & Still Get Faster?

  • Kevin Curry
  • April 6, 2021
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Fun discussion from GCN here and a great reminder that if your crunched for time on the bike structured training is the way to go. Junk miles in any quantity…
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TrainerRoad Uses Machine Learning to Offer Adaptive Training Plans

  • Kevin Curry
  • February 25, 2021
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Trainer Road has announced a new, machine learning based training system to help riders tailor their workout plan to their strengths, weaknesses – and goals. Press release and info on…
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Zwift XTERRA Off-Road Series 2021 Starts Today

  • Kevin Curry
  • February 22, 2021
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Looking to shake up Zwift training?  The XTERRA Off-Road Series, starting today, has some fun challenges and prizes to keep things going through late winter! Starting January 11, join fellow…
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How to Train for Gravel Racing

  • Kevin Curry
  • February 8, 2021
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Dylan Johnson drops some awesome knowledge on training for gravel racing in this video. His discussion on U-shaped pacing and the training needs of a long event in which the…
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Is Data Overload Making You Slower?

  • Kevin Curry
  • February 3, 2021
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Ten years ago, my bike had a cyclocomputer with speed, distance and cadence. I’d ride, get home and log my distance and average speed in a notebook and call it…
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2020 Zwift Academy Road Begins: All the Details on Workouts, Group Rides, Segments and Races

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  • October 2, 2020
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The 2020 iteration of Zwift Academy Road for men and women is live. Here are all the detials on the workouts, group rides, segments and races. Zwift Academy Graduation Requirements…
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