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  • Strength Training

Strengthen Your Core and Ride Faster in 4 Weeks?

  • September 16, 2020
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I work really hard to not present any “this one little trick will make you faster” types of reporting, but here’s a protocol with some solid science behind it that…
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Zwift Academy is back and looking for riders for Alpecin-Fenix and CANYON//SRAM

  • September 1, 2020
Zwift just announced the return of Zwift Academy the virtual talent search program which gives anyone with a Zwift account the chance at a pro cycling contract. The program started in 2016…
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7 Stretches Every Cyclist Should do to Improve Hip Flexibility

  • August 31, 2020
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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  • Tips & Strategy

Races Are Happening, Should You Go?

  • August 5, 2020
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

  • July 31, 2020
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

  • July 22, 2020
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

  • July 8, 2020
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

  • July 1, 2020
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

  • June 25, 2020
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

  • June 24, 2020
How is cannabidiol different from marijuana? CBD 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

  • June 18, 2020
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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