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The Top 10 Guaranteed Ways to Get Slower at Cycling

TrainerRoad's one and only mission is to make you a faster cyclist. But what if, for some reason, you wanted to get slower? Here are our top tips for getting worse at cycling.

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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.

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How an Ordinary Cyclist Increased Their FTP by 100 Watts

Elite athletes aren't the only cyclists that benefit from structured training. For Brad Kundracik, balancing life commitments and training meant that he needed an efficient way to grow his fitness. Using TrainerRoad, Brad added 100w to his FTP, lost 35 pounds, and almost doubled his watts/kg. This ordinary cyclist saw some impressive results, and he has some advice for anyone trying to makes the most of their time.

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Training with a Power Meter: What Every Cyclist Should Know

Power meters are the only objective way to measure cycling performance and have revolutionized how cyclists train. How much do you know about power meters and how to use them?

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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.

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