If you’re a triathlete you’ve probably heard this piece of training advice: If you want to get faster on the bike, you need to focus on steady-state workouts to build your FTP. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Not only does the bike leg demand more than just steady power, focusing on FTP might actually be hurting your bike split. Before we …
Words by Taylor Thomas at Thomas Endurance Coaching Indoor training has become commonplace for most cyclists. The convenience of riding indoors coupled with the increased technology and comfort of indoor training environments makes it too good to pass up for many athletes. While these are invaluable tools in the modern endurance athlete’s toolbox, they do present several nuances that need to …
It’s time to remove all distractions. It’s time to upgrade everything. It’s time to build the ultimate pain cave. Making the ultimate indoor cycling pain cave is a three-step process. Upgrade your cycling gear Upgrade your entertainment Upgrade your ambiance The Ultimate Cycling Gear The Core Gear Start by getting the right trainer, the right bike computer, the right mat, …
Words and Images by Josh Whitmore I had 12 days to make it home to Asheville, NC from Front Royal, VA. On the 2nd day, I came to the conclusion that I must be crazy to attempt the route I had chosen, a combination of the “Virginia Mountain Bike Trail” (VMBT), one of the toughest bikepacking routes in the east, …