preparedness RSS

adjusting, advice, bonking, breakaway, chase moves, crashes, crashing, feed zone, lap count, laps, lose fitness, Lose race, maintenance, neglect, preparedness, Racing, strategy, training, warmup, win races, winning strategy -

Cyclists spend lots of time thinking about how to win bike races, but maybe we should actually spend more time thinking about losing. By better understanding what leads to an outcome you want to avoid, you can fine-tune your efforts to achieve the success you crave. To that end, these are our top 15 time-honored ways to lose a bike race.

Read more

healthy weight, low volume, low volume training, maintenance, motivation, nutrition, preparedness, setting goals, skipping workouts, staying motivated, structured training, succesful athletes, Successful Athletes, sweet spot -

Stephen Morina's job entails many long days of physical labor, but he's used smart training strategies to raise his FTP and stay motivated. His approach can serve as an example for any athlete with demanding schedule.

Read more

beginners guide, beginning racing, criterium, first race, first racing season, nutrition, preparedness, process goals, Racing, racing advice, stage race, training plan, win race -

Getting started with bike racing can be intimidating. It’s easy to overthink it, and convince yourself you’re getting in over your head. But in reality, your first few races are some of the most exciting experiences you’ll have as a cyclist. If you approach these events with an open mind and a sense of curiosity, you can lay the foundation for a long and successful future in the sport. These are our top 10 tips for your first season racing bikes.

Read more

Tags