I know a lot of people who dread climbing uphill on their bike. It seems like they spend half of the riding complaining about the hills or trying to avoid them all together. I don’t blame you. Climbing can be tough and most mountain bikers are out there to enjoy the technical trails or rowdy … More How to Improve Your Uphill Climbing on the MTB

Goals are the foundation for hard work. Whether you realize it or not you are probably setting goals for yourself constantly. What do you hope to achieve in each workout? What do you hope to achieve on performance day? Even if you have no intentions of winning a race, it’s important to set clear goals … More Goal Setting for Cyclists

Finding the perfect place to do your workout can become a real challenge. For a new or time-crunched athlete, finding the perfect road or trail can not only be difficult, but can bring on anxiety, frustration, and take away from the main point in the workout: the physical exertion. It’s something that no one really … More Where Should I Do My Cycling Workout?

In 2016, I stood on the start line for my first U23 World Cup. The day before I had pre-ridden the course with tears in my eyes and blood streaming down my legs. I was in over my head.  I was fearful of the technical features. Four years later, in 2019, I stood on that … More The Olympic Long Team

Whether you’re an athlete or not, stretching should be a part of everyone’s routine. Flexibility and mobility are key components that help with range of motion and overall quality of life. Let’s be honest though…not everyone loves to stretch. In fact, I fought hard against it for several years. I just felt like I spent … More Stretching for Cyclists

Bike fits are so incredibly important! Whether you are a recreational athlete who only rides a few hours a week, or a dedicated elite cyclist who prides yourself on your mileage and speed, you would benefit from getting a bike fit. Your bike should not be uncomfortable to ride. I cannot tell you how many … More What is the Proper Bike Fit?

Everyone in the World is facing uncertainty right now. It blows my mind that that isn’t even an exaggeration. The entire World has been faced with question around the future. I know that many people are suffering tremendously with the loss of loved ones, illness, financial fear and so many other truly difficult and scary … More Dealing with Uncertainty

“My knee hurts.” It’s such a common phase to hear come out of an athlete’s mouth. While there any many structures and culprits of knee pain that can hinder one’s ability to enjoy riding, IT Band Friction Syndrome has repeatedly proven itself to be a common cause. I, myself, dealt with IT Band Friction Syndrome … More Knee Pain While Cycling: IT Band Friction Syndrome

In the last year or so, I have really started to focus on how I prepare for a hard workout. It can be so tempting to think that day to day life and training are two entirely separate things. The truth is, they highly impact each other. As a coach, I often hone in on … More 7 Ways to Prepare For A Hard Workout

Does a hard workout have you flat on your back? It’s time to recover! On paper, it seems like recovery would be easiest part of an athlete’s job, yet it appears to allude so many people. Recovery often gets overlooked, cut short, or completely ignored. Recovery isn’t glamorous. In a world in which we often … More 8 Recovery Tips For After a Workout