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A Conversation About Bike Fit With Dr. Andy Pruitt
Dr. Andy Pruitt is the world's top expert on bike fitting, with over 40 years of experience. We sat down with Dr. Pruitt for a wide-ranging conversation on all things fit-related.
Anaerobic Energy System: What It Is, Why It’s Important, and How to Train It
The body has three primary ways of creating energy. These physiological pathways are called energy systems. This article will cover how you use the anaerobic system to put power to the pedals and how you can train it to become a faster cyclist.
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.
Winter Cycling Training Guide: 11 Ways to Become a Faster Cyclist
A successful spring and summer racing season hinges mainly on one thing:—your winter cycling training plan. The type of work you put in right now to prepare for it will pay massive dividends in the future. Did you catch that? I said the type of work you put in — not how much work you…
Turning Pro, Macronutrients for Cyclists, Dehydration and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 275
How to turn pro, the optimal macronutrient composition for cyclists, preventing dehydration on cold rides and more in Episode 275 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.