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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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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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2020 Zwift Academy Road Begins: All the Details on Workouts, Group Rides, Segments and Races

  • Kevin Curry
  • 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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How to Build a Pacing Plan for Your Next Gravel Cycling Event

  • Kevin Curry
  • July 22, 2020
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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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Intro to Zwift Racing: Integrating Zwift Racing into Training, How to Win and Everything Else You Need to Know

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Sufferfest Unveils the ‘future of indoor fitness tests’

  • Kevin Curry
  • April 20, 2020
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Indoor virtual cycling training app  The Sufferfest, Wahoo’s fitness and training software wing, is currently testing a new fitness test dubbed the Half Monty. It’s their take on the ramp…
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How to Estimate your Gravel Racing Pace and Build a Plan for Race Day

  • Kevin Curry
  • March 5, 2020
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Bike racing is like a checking account. You’ve built your balance up with training, rest, nutrition and planning, on race day it’s time to spend it down. If you write…
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In training terms, what are ‘junk miles’ on the bike?

  • Kevin Curry
  • January 2, 2020
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Let’s kick off the new year with plenty of controversy! Everyone’s writing up their training plans and registering for the year’s events. A lot of cyclists will also be setting…
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Why Cyclists Should Make Sleep a Priority in Their Daily Training

  • Kevin Curry
  • August 28, 2019
In April, I lost my job. I gained a nice severance payment, a reduction in stress, and a lot of free time. One of the first things I did was…
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How Not to Ride a Breakaway

  • Kevin Curry
  • February 12, 2019
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This is a great video on race tactics. Nate Pearson of TrainerRoad clearly has a big motor, but power only gives you the opportunity to win, tactics and some luck…
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New FTP Testing Protocols

  • Kevin Curry
  • January 22, 2019
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I was catching up on some reading when I came across an interesting article by Kolie Moore of Training Peaks about FTP testing and training,  you can read the full…
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Sufferfest Gets a Major Redesign

  • Kevin Curry
  • January 18, 2019
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If you are stuck riding inside, one of the better options available to make the most of your time training is Sufferfest, and it just got a little better. The…
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How to Write a Cycling Training Plan for the Coming Year

  • Kevin Curry
  • January 3, 2019
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The start of a new year means new resolutions. However, without a well laid out plan, most won’t make it further than a month or two. Having a goal (or…
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ZwiftQuest Turns Virtual Training Into Adventures in Orienteering

  • Kevin Curry
  • January 22, 2018
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Zwift is a godsend, combined with a smart-trainer it turned one of the worst things in the world — indoor cycling — into something I truly enjoy. Mindlessly spinning circles…
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What is Lactic Acid? And Does it Cause Muscle Soreness?

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  • October 19, 2017
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When our bodies perform strenuous exercise, our respiration rate and heart rate increase as our bodies try to shuttle more oxygen to our hard working muscles. The body prefers to…
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