Rest and recovery are just as important as all of those hard workouts we labor over. In fact, without the proper rest all of those hard workouts can almost be for naught. It’s during the rest and recovery that our bodies can really ‘soak’ in all of the gains that we have worked so hard … More Rest. Recovery. Rejuvenation. Ugh.

I think most of us have high hopes that we will all safely see a start line again in 2021. As we start to dream again of big goals and finish lines, you might start to establish a bit of a race calendar. What races do you hope will happen? What are your biggest goals? … More How to Schedule Your Season

I can hardly believe it’s already January. Winter solstice is behind us and cold weather is full swing. The habits you make now will likely stick around through end of March or later depending on where you live. Some things are out of your control like the weather. Other things are completely individual like your … More 6 Ways to Set Up Your Bike For Winter

It’s Winter break, you planned to sneak away for an hour in the middle of the day to get your ride in. When the time comes, your kids, home from school, have some sort of lunch emergency. Your dog got into the presents under the tree and not only is there a mess to clean … More Tips for the Time Crunched Athlete

A strong core is critical for athletic performance and injury prevention. I’m probably not telling you anything you haven’t already heard before. Yes, core workouts and the concept of core is widely popular. But what does it all really mean anyways? What is the Core? The core is everything other than your arms and your … More Core Concepts of Core

As athletes we are really good at doing things that are a little uncomfortable. We constantly motivate ourselves to get out of the door in the cold, to push through challenging intervals, and to endure long rides. Sure, sometimes we might have to do workouts that we don’t enjoy in the moment, but we are … More Mixing Up Monotony: My 3 Favorite Workouts

I think saddles are one of the most under-rated pieces of equipment on our bikes. We customize everything. We upgrade wheels, get bigger chain rings, upgrade to an Eagle cassette, put new grips on the handlebars, yet more often than not people ride the saddle that the bike comes with. However, the saddle should be … More Bike Fit: Finding the Perfect Saddle

There is something so incredibly satisfying about giving someone the absolute perfect gift. It feels so good to give someone something that you know without a shadow of a doubt they will love and use most every day. While that’s always the intention, sometimes we spend weeks or even months trying to think of the … More Holiday Gift Guide: 50 Gift Ideas for Cyclists

Unless you are lucky enough to live in one of those chronically warm areas, mountain bike season is likely coming to a close. There are very few, if any, races left on the calendar come November, and your focus should be shifting toward goals for next season. You either have already taken your transition period, … More Base Training Basics

Should I Ride Inside or Outside? We had a big snow storm roll through Salt Lake City this last weekend. I can’t believe it’s already that time of year again. When I log onto TrainingPeaks to check on all of the athletes that I coach, I’m seeing more and more trainer rides popping up on … More Indoor Trainer vs. Riding Outdoors