Endurance activities like running, cycling and swimming are often cited as beneficial to fitness and health. Exercise is good for the brain, regular exercise improves performance on a variety of physical fitness skills, protects against aging and balance, and has become a general prescription for most of the population. I would not dispute any of … Continue reading Don’t take your health for granted, talk to your doctor;
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Race Recap; 2019 Giro Del Cielo
The 2019 Giro Del Cielo was held July 6-7 this year. The series features three stages, a time trail, a crit and road race. The time and trial and crit were scheduled for Saturday, with the road race on Sunday. The events are scored individually, with points award in a general classification for the overall … Continue reading Race Recap; 2019 Giro Del Cielo
Quora Question: What is the advantage of disc brakes on road bikes?
Someone requested my answer to the above question on Quora. My response can be found here, and copied below. Disc brake systems offer two main advantages on a road bike. First, and often overlooked, is that the rim can be manufactured without concern for a braking surface. This enables the rim manufacturer to use different … Continue reading Quora Question: What is the advantage of disc brakes on road bikes?
May 21, 2019 Augusta Training Series Race Report;
Last night I raced a weekly training series race at Sussex County Fairgrounds, put on by Skylands Cycling Club. The criterium race series is held most Tuesdays at 6pm throughout the spring and early summer, and is divided into an A (1/2/3) and B (4/5) race. It's mellow and a great opportunity to practice strategies … Continue reading May 21, 2019 Augusta Training Series Race Report;
Collarbone Break
Somehow, in the seven year span since I started riding a road bike with clipless pedals, I have not fallen on the road once. I was ultra diligent in learning to clip in and clip out, and I've always been a very cautious rider in a group and in traffic. Last year when I started … Continue reading Collarbone Break
Wahl Diet Update;
Three weeks ago I started to dramatically change my diet in favor of a paleo-ish diet loosely based on the Wahl's Protocol (you can see a full breakdown of my plan from last month here). I have always felt that my diet was a detractor from my performance generally, and want to consume a plant-based … Continue reading Wahl Diet Update;
Sweet Spot with VO2; “Kickers”
It's early in the season yet, but I'm making plans for workouts on commutes. One of the best ways to build fitness without building excessive fatigue is through Sweet Spot Intervals. Here's the sweet spot (the gold star), measured by training intensity and volume: Training volume and intensity lead to positive changes in fitness and … Continue reading Sweet Spot with VO2; “Kickers”
Applied Research; Caffeine for endurance athletes
Caffeine is commonly cited as the most prevalent psychoactive drug in the world. The fantastic little molecule found in coffee, tea, soda, energy drinks, and increasingly found in endurance sports foods like energy gels and chews, is consumed by 80% of American adults on a daily basis. The inclusion of caffeine in endurance sport specific … Continue reading Applied Research; Caffeine for endurance athletes
Faster, on the margin;
With the offseason, it's a great time to consider innovative ways to be faster. Throughout the training season, athletes get wrapped up building fitness to improve performance, but cycling is about more than just power through the pedals. Cycling racing is, above all, about being faster than the competition, so what factors affect your speed, … Continue reading Faster, on the margin;
2019 Goal Planning
It’s that time of year again! My TT bike is gathering dust, and the leaves are changing color. It’s fall, and my season has wrapped up. If you want to hear a recap - check out my post “End of Season Reflection”. At the end of a season, I start to take the time to … Continue reading 2019 Goal Planning
