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

There’s something electric about being at a World Cup. The emotion in the air is palpable. Even in the days leading up to the race, if you pause and exit the walls and boundaries of your own little World to look into the eyes of those around you pre-riding, spectating, and coaching you’ll see people … More Albstadt World Cup

The Whiskey 50 is something special. I raced my first Whiskey in 2018 and had a very humbling experience. In 2019, I raced slightly better. After a couple year hiatus, I didn’t quite know what to think leading into my 3rd Whiskey. I always learn so much at Whiskey that the rest of the season … More 2022 Epic Rides Whiskey 50

For me, the training has always felt almost second nature. Don’t get me wrong, it’s hard work. It makes sense, though. The harder I work, the faster I will get. The sensations I feel in training will often transfer to the race. It feels pretty simple to focus up, and put everything I have into … More Preparation and Recovery Modalities

This was my favorite Sea Otter Classic to date. I feel like I’ve been in a heightened state for the last 4 days and it’s only now that I’m sitting her quietly heading home that I’m really able to reflect on all of the happenings and I still can’t get this silly smile off of … More Sea Otter Classic: Lifetime Grand Prix Opener

If I were to ask a group of athletes to raise a hand if they have ever had a “cramp” before I’m guessing almost everyone would claim that it has happened to them at one point or another in their athletic journey. Cramps are such a bummer! They can be excruciating and they can bring … More Don’t Cramp My Style: Exercise Associated Muscle Cramps

For the last few years, I’ve wanted to start my race season at these UCI Races in Puerto Rico. It seems that the timing was never right, that the logistics were too tricky, and that there was always some other plan on the books. This year, as I began to formulate my own calendar as … More UCI Puerto Rico MTB Cup

Sometimes nutrition can just seem so complicated. I think that’s because everyone thinks that everyone else know what’s going on so no one really talks about it. I think that the general progression for most athletes consists of experiencing their first ever spectacular bonk, recognizing the need for nutrition, roaming the internet for all kind … More On-The-Bike Nutrition 101