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seat, seated, Uncategorized - September 18, 2020

How to Improve Riding out of the Saddle

There are times when getting out of the saddle is better than staying seated. But because standing is inherently less efficient, standing isn't beneficial unless you practice. Here's how you can become more efficient at pedaling out of the saddle and how you can integrate the right amount of practice for the racing that you do.

How Structured Training Can Improve Your Power to Weight Ratio

There comes a point in a cyclist's progression where unstructured distance isn’t enough to stimulate improvement. Jozsef Evans used structure and performance based goals to continue his progression and get faster. In a matter of a few months, the structure paid off and helped Joe increase his watts per kilogram from 3.1 to 4.2. Here's how Jozsef did it.

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mtb, sparky, Uncategorized - September 10, 2020

How to Improve Your Technical MTB Skills

Becoming a skilled technical rider doesn’t just happen — it takes hard work and dedication. Professional MTB racer Sparky Moir Sears shares how she built her technical riding skills from the ground up and what she does to continue developing her abilities and confronting new challenges.

How to Maximize Recovery In Between Hard Workouts

When you have multiple hard workouts close to one another the recovery in between those workouts is crucial. 2018 Elite XCO World Champion, Kate Courtney, shares how to crush your down time as hard as your intervals so that you can perform at your next workout.

Mental Fortitude With MTB World Champion Kate Courtney

The mental work you put into your preparation is as valuable as the physical work. 2018 XCO Elite World Champion, Kate Courtney, shares some insight into her racing head space and what she does to prepare for unexpected challenges in a XC race.