7 Stretches Every Cyclist Should do to Improve Hip Flexibility
Tight hips and cycling go hand in hand. When we position ourselves on the bike, the upper body gets tucked forward while your legs hammer up and down on the…
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Races Are Happening, Should You Go?
Athletes are no longer asking whether they’re ready to race, they’re asking if they should. The answer is complicated. Usually, deciding to race is a pretty simple calculation. “Do I…
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Energy Balance and Your Body Weight
Energy balance and the effect on your body weight is the most important topic to understand whether your goal is to maintain, gain or lose body weight. Weight loss and…
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How to Build a Pacing Plan for Your Next Gravel Cycling Event
Pacing is essential in longer cycling events. When you’re out on gravel roads for long hours you need a plan so you don’t blow up and cross the finish line…
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How to Make Rice Cakes for Cycling
I’ve previously covered Team Sky’s rice cake recipe, but Dr. Allen Lim (founder of Skratch Labs) has a great rice cake recipe with a little more flavor. In the video…
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The Science of Cycling Aerodynamics
Every cyclist who has ever pedaled into a stiff headwind knows all about wind resistance. Even a light breeze in your face can turn a pleasant ride into a slog.…
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Carbohydrates are the Key to Better Performance while Cycling
Carbohydrates are a perpetual hot topic in the world of sports nutrition. These days, when it comes to carbs, most focus is on low carb weight loss strategies, as carb…
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CBD (Cannabidiol) for Cyclists: What We Know and What We Don’t
How is cannabidiol different from marijuana? CBDÂ is the abbreviation for cannabidiol, the second most prevalent of the active ingredients of cannabis (marijuana). While CBD is a component of marijuana it…
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Why Zwift Racing Hurts So Much
Racing is never easy but indoor racing feels harder even at the same wattage and heart-rate. Why does it hurt so much and what can we do about it? Motivation:…
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Five Stretches You Need to Stay Loose After Indoor Cycling
With many of us stuck indoors and secluded to the pain cave for training, stretching can be an often-overlooked but beneficial part of your cycling training regimen. Indoor cycling on…
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