What a wild weekend in Snowshoe, West Virginia at the UCI World Cup race! As much as I don’t like to admit it, I came into this weekend with some apprehension. After getting home from Nationals at Winter Park and doing some quick doctor’s visits I realized more of the physical toll that weekend of … More Snowshoe World Cup

It’s no secret that we are in the middle of a heat wave! Which means that you may find yourself struggling to hit the numbers that you normally hit, experiencing higher heart rates than usual, and all in all needing more and more fluids just to get through your workout. Dehydration can drastically impact your … More Electrolytes

Well, this won’t be my longest blog, because I truly don’t have much to say about this weekend at the National Championship. I’m extremely disappointed. I think this is the most I have ever underperformed from my true potential. It hurts. I’ve cried, and now it’s time to move on. Lining up for the National … More National Championship

I knew the Crusher in Tushar would be a hard event, but I still had no idea that it would be that hard. The grueling course features 69 miles with 10,000 feet of elevation gain. If you look at the course profile, you’ll see that it’s essentially 2 x 25 mile climbs, with some connector miles in … More Crusher in Tushar

One of the easiest ways to cut out variables and create an atmosphere for a good performance is to fuel your body appropriately. Is it easy, though? On paper fueling seems pretty simple. I’m not even talking about knowing what to consume, I’m talking about physically putting something into your mouth and swallowing it while … More Fueling Your Efforts + Hydration Packs

What a weekend! When I planned out this little racing block, I had big goals and hopes, but I had no idea it would go quite this well. A lot of things have to come together perfectly on any given day to win a bike race- fitness, strategy, nutrition, mechanics, equipment, technical skills, mental outlook. … More Canmore Canada Cup

I woke up this morning with a smile on my face. Taking the win in both the XCC and XCO at the Missoula, Montana UCI Pro XCT C1 Race this weekend was a very special moment for me. I’ve raced this event for many years and I’ve experienced a whole gauntlet of results here. Over … More UCI XCC + XCO Missoula, Montana

Lactate or lactic acid have become trigger words in the exercise community for years now. It seems like everyone has an opinion and many people claim to be experts. Lactic acid has had a confusing reputation and rightfully so. Just like anything in science, it’s important to look at the full picture. I first became … More Lactic Acid Explained (+ PR Lotion)

What an exciting weekend of racing in Wisconsin this weekend! It felt so good to finish this first block of races with two first place finishes! It’s been a whirlwind. So much so that time seems to have passed both slowly and incredibly fast over the last several weeks. This racing block started back in … More Wisconsin Pro XCT

What a trip it’s been. This is the first time I’ve been to Europe where I really felt like I was finding my stride. It’s pretty different over here in more ways than most people imagine. It’s one thing when you come to Europe on vacation and you want to embrace all of the cultural … More Nove Mesto World Cup Race Report