If you want to take advantage of the benefits of cycling without strapping on a helmet or dodging traffic there are plenty of indoor options. Two of the most popular are: Indoor cycling at home—using a trainer or smart bike—in conjunction with a training app. Spin classes at a gym or cycling studio. Depending upon your fitness goals, budget, and …
So, you’ve just started dabbling in eRacing but have no idea what your next steps are or how to plan your race calendar? eRacing can seem complicated at first but if you take these tips you will find success indoors. Find Out Which Platform Works For You While Zwift is the big online racing platform, it’s not the only one. …
Words by Taylor Thomas of Thomas Endurance Coaching It’s been the long-held opinion of many cyclists that “base miles” are the clear choice when it comes to how to spend the winter training months. The thought is that these LSD (Long Slow Distance) rides will help to build an athlete’s aerobic base, but when we understand why these rides exist, and …
For many of us, cycling isn’t just about the pursuit of performance or fitness – it’s our social fabric, our motivation, and our coping mechanism to decompress from a busy life while trying to maintain some semblance of balance. When we get injured, whether it’s from a high-speed crit crash, a run-in with traffic, or a facepalm moment of housecat …