Most cyclists these days incorporate an indoor training environment into some part of their season. Whether a stationary trainer is used to continue to ride during hard winters, or utilized year-round for their efficiency and individualization, trainers are a valuable tool in the modern athlete’s toolbox. More often than not the first realization when athletes are beginning to ride on …

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 …

Motivation. It’s almost self-generating during long, mid-summer days. Wake up to Vitamin D flowing right in the bedroom window, a fresh cycling kit waiting for you on the dresser, and the sight of the training rides is almost ambrosial. We’re set…we’re connected pushing towards our goals. But motivation gets whacky when things get cold and grey, or when work gets …

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 …