Cycling demands a lot from your body, and understanding how it fuels itself is crucial for optimizing performance and endurance. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source for cyclists, and knowing how your body metabolizes them can make all the difference between a strong finish and hitting the dreaded "bonk." This blog post will delve into … Continue reading Understanding Carbohydrate Metabolism During Cycling: Fueling Your Ride with Science
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Setting up your indoor training space
Welcome to the world of the Pain Cave! Whether you're preparing for a grueling race or just trying to stay fit during the off-season, setting up the perfect indoor cycling workout space is key to maintaining your training regimen. A well-organized and comfortable "pain cave" can make all the difference in staying motivated and logging … Continue reading Setting up your indoor training space
Exploring SRAMs new XPLR road drivetrains
SRAM has long been recognized as a leader in cycling innovation, consistently pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in bike technology. From pioneering the first widely adopted 1x drivetrain to their industry-leading wireless electronic shifting, SRAM continues to revolutionize the way we ride. Their latest offering, the SRAM AXS XPLR drivetrain, is no exception. Designed … Continue reading Exploring SRAMs new XPLR road drivetrains
Maximizing Cycling Endurance: Pro-Level Nutrition Tips for Amateur Riders
When it comes to world-class endurance cycling, nutrition has become as critical as training. The 2024 Tour de France showcased just how far the sport has evolved, particularly in the realm of fueling strategies. Cyclists like Tadej Pogačar are managing sustained efforts indicating Functional Threshold Power approaching 7 w/kg. Chris Froome rode away from the … Continue reading Maximizing Cycling Endurance: Pro-Level Nutrition Tips for Amateur Riders
Metabolism for Endurance Athletes, Part 2
A week or two ago, I published Metabolism for Endurance Athletes, Part 1, which I recommend you read if you haven't. Biology was not something of interest to many of us in high school, but knowledge of human metabolism is very helpful in planning and executing endurance training. Last time, the main topic was an … Continue reading Metabolism for Endurance Athletes, Part 2
Aerodynamic Efficiency and understanding the goal;
Bikes have become money pits in 2024. The equivalent bicycle to what I ride (A Felt AR with Ultegra Di2) is $9,000 new, and the cheapest option in that line is $3,500. Now, you do get quite a bit for that money; electric shifting, thru-axles, carbon fiber everything, electric shifting and hydraulic disc brakes. But, … Continue reading Aerodynamic Efficiency and understanding the goal;
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?
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
Disc Brake Pad Selection;
Gravel riding is huge at the moment. It seems the consistent improvement of frame compliance, stiffness and weight has really narrowed the difference between a cyclocross and road bike, and so the world of gravel capable bikes has exploded. This is a great thing; Strava and speed are enticing and enjoyable, but the consistent pursuit … Continue reading Disc Brake Pad Selection;
