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 …

The KICKR BIKE redefines the indoor exercise bike as you know it with its realistic ride experience and pro-cyclist levels of customization. The KICKR BIKE adds to Wahoo KICKR’s legendary realistic resistance with an enhanced motor that provides realistic coasting, built-in grade simulation, realistic shifting and braking ride feel. With 3 ways to change the BIKE fit, virtual shifting options, …

Written by Taylor Thomas and Training Peaks Training with a power meter is the absolute best way to get the most out of both your training time and effort. Unlike heart rate-based training, power allows us to measure the muscular demands of the effort instead of just the aerobic. The metrics-based approach to training that power provides is invaluable in …