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Acer Unveils the eKinekt Bike Desk at CES

  • Kevin Curry
  • January 9, 2023
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Looking forward to explaining to people on the phone why I’m breathing so hard, but at least I will have time for a polarized training plan. Summary: Press Release: LAS…
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Anji MTX Exercise Platform Review

  • Kevin Curry
  • December 9, 2022
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It’s cold outside, which means my time on the bike is down and my time under weights is up. While I have a pretty incredible garage gym setup, the one…
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Off Season Grip Training for Faster and Safer Cycling

  • Kevin Curry
  • November 11, 2022
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I’ve noticed a trend in my last few marathon XC and gravel races, riders taking their hands off the bars in smooth sections of a descent to share out their…
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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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The Hill Climb Project

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OSMO Launches New Recovery Options

  • Kevin Curry
  • February 19, 2021
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Osmo Nutrition has two new recovery solutions, Rapid Recovery in Vanilla and Chocolate. Press release below. Osmo Nutrition introduces Rapid recovery in Chocolate and Vanilla flavors. Rapid Recovery is designed…
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Fend Off Dogs with Allied Cycle Works Kimber PepperBlaster II

  • Kevin Curry
  • November 24, 2020
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One unforeseen reality of gravel cycling is that rural roads are often home to unconstrained and aggressive dogs. Enter the PepperBlaster II. Whether we choose to consciously acknowledge it or…
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7 Stretches Every Cyclist Should do to Improve Hip Flexibility

  • Kevin Curry
  • August 31, 2020
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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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Energy Balance and Your Body Weight

  • Kevin Curry
  • July 31, 2020
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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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Enter to win a Taylor Phinney custom-painted Allied Cycleworks Able

  • Kevin Curry
  • July 1, 2020
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Former Olympic cyclist Davis Phinney, his son, National Champion, Taylor Phinney, and Allied Cycleworks have embarked on The Next Stage, coming together with bike industry friends to raise funds and…
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Carbohydrates are the Key to Better Performance while Cycling

  • Kevin Curry
  • 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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Why Zwift Racing Hurts So Much

  • Kevin Curry
  • June 18, 2020
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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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Video: Soil Searching: Mountain Guardian

  • Kevin Curry
  • April 21, 2020
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Ryo Hazuma is a man who can – and will – move mountains. Living in the Minami Alps of Japan, he dedicates himself completely to developing and maintaining trails at…
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How to Reduce Stress by Breathing Like a Navy SEAL

  • Kevin Curry
  • April 1, 2020
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How do we remain calm and productive in our work, in the gym and with our families in these stressful and uncertain times? A technique called box-breathing, used by the…
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