Don’t Get Dropped! The Importance of Aerobic Threshold Training

This is an article I wrote for ilovebicycling.com back in April when the relevant Northern Hemisphere race season was just getting started. It never feels good to get dropped. Those high intensity 1, 2, or 3 minute efforts always feel like the limiting factor. If you could just go a little bit harder you'd be … Continue reading Don’t Get Dropped! The Importance of Aerobic Threshold Training →

Cramping Myths and Hydration Truths

This is an article I wrote for ilovebicycling.com back in June when it was more relevant Northern Hemisphere summer riding. Cramping and fatigue in general are still relatively poorly understood physiological phenomena, but every cyclist has experienced Exercise Induced Cramping, and knows exactly how uncomfortable they can be! There are plenty of myths, anecdotes, and magic … Continue reading Cramping Myths and Hydration Truths →

VO2 Test Results

I had a VO2max & lactate threshold test done recently and it revealed some interesting trends in my fitness.

2017 Training Part 3 – VO2max

This was posted out of order before Part 2 in response to a /r/Velo post Question: What is the best way to improve VO2max? So I had this question from a few athletes and did a bit of research into it. First read this from TrainerRoad for a better background into what VO2max actually is. VO2max is primarily determined … Continue reading 2017 Training Part 3 – VO2max →

Recovery: Part 2 – Stretching and Rolling

For my money, the ideal post-ride recovery looks something like this: Nothing happens before a shower. Wash the grime off first. Set the bathtub at full-cold and fill 'er up! Static stretch-down while the tub is filling. 30+ sec all muscle groups lower extremity and neck, upper back, shoulders Putter around on Strava Bathtub is … Continue reading Recovery: Part 2 – Stretching and Rolling →