I grew up in Southern California. Aside from some cyclocross races here and there where I would grit and bear it for a weekend or two to race, I had no idea what ‘cold’ really was until I packed up and moved to Missouri and experienced four cold Missouri winters during my time in college. … More 7 Tips to Cycling in the Cold

We’ve hit that time of year again, where the weather starts to change. Getting outside to train is getting harder and the races are getting fewer and farther between. On the other hand, maybe you never even had the chance to race this season. No races can make this time of year feel even more … More Off-Season Transition Period

Top 10 Chronic Mountain Bike Injuries Mountain biking is a dangerous sport. When the average person hears that I am a mountain biker I think they imagine me in a full-face helmet going over gnarly drops and risking life and limb. This is only half true.  As a cross-country rider I’m subject to two different … More Top 10 Chronic Mountain Bike Injuries

If you’re not used to it, travelling with a bike can seem like an impossibility or at least a huge pain. Once you get the system down though, it’s really no harder than travelling with another suitcase. In fact, many airlines are even jumping on board and are allowing bikes on the plane for the … More How to Travel with Your Bike (+10 Step Packing)

Sport Specification Fitness is fitness, right? Ummm…well….kind of. There are certainly aspects of fitness that every cyclist needs. We all need endurance, strength, speed, power, VO2 etc. One piece of the puzzle that many people forget, however, is sport specificity. It’s important to tailor your training specifically to your discipline in order to maximize your … More Mountain Bike Specific Workouts

What Cadence Should You Run? There’s a reason you have so many gears on the back of your bike and it’s time to ‘use ‘em or lose ‘em.’ We’ve gone from classifying bikes based on how many gears they have to triple chain rings on the front, to cassettes the size of dinner plates dominating … More What is the Best Cadence for Cycling?

A clean bike is a happy bike. I often personify my bike when I wash it, because it just makes the whole process a lot more enjoyable. My bike works really hard for me, it takes me to amazing places, and sometimes I put it to the ultimate test. The least I can do is … More How to Wash Your Bike

You’ve probably seen the growing trend of cyclists posting their tallest box jump on Instagram, but wondered if the possibility of scrapped shins is really worth whatever benefit may come from plyometric exercise. While you’ll have to decide about the scrapped shins yourself, there are many reasons to complete plyometric exercises (plyos) for cyclists (specifically … More Plyometric Training For Cyclists

I’ve wanted to write this article for a little while now, but originally it was going to be titled, “How to deal with pre-race nerves.” With many races around the country, and world, on hold, it only seemed logical to put racing related content on hold as well. After much thought and talking through some … More Noticing Nerves

For many people, this has been a particularly challenging time to find motivation in everyday training and workouts. Whether or not all of your races have been stripped from the calendar, it’s only natural to have motivation ebb and flow. Professional athletes and amateurs alike will have days filled with excitement and love for ‘the … More How to Find Motivation For Your Workout