When I woke up on Sunday, I quietly sat on the side of my bed in my hotel room. Often times race morning is almost an adrenaline jolt out of bed and onto the next thing. I woke up a little early to soak in the moment. I looked outside. It was sunny, but the … More Race Report: World Cup Nove Mesto

Well, that’s not how it’s supposed to go, but sometimes that’s bike racing. In the days leading up to the race, I spent a lot of time scoping out some passing lines. I looked for places that I could make some moves. I knew that it would be a fight to move up the whole … More Race Report: Albstadt World Cup

I’ve been thinking about this particular trip to Europe and these particular races for a very long time. I’ve thought about them every single day. They have been a big driving force for me. They have fueled many workouts. They have influenced many decisions. They have been a huge conversation in my household for months … More Race Report: Swiss Cup

There are a lot of things happening on race day. There are distractions everywhere. There will be obstacles that you can anticipate and things that you cannot. You will have to adapt. You will have to put the blinders up and focus on yourself. It can be all too easy to be caught like a … More Training Tip Tuesday: Race Day Routines

Thrilling! That’s the best word that I can think of to describe the race this weekend at the Oz Trails US Cup Pro XCT in Fayetteville, Arkansas. When I came to pre-ride the new course this week, I couldn’t believe that they added another drop. Then, I couldn’t believe that they added another drop! The … More US Cup Fayetteville Round 2: Race Report

Nothing quite compares to racing. If you’re getting ready to line up again after a long off-season, you might be wondering how you can best prepare to race. What can you do to mimic some of those race sensations? Of course, you could always register for a “training race” and practice your technique there. Training … More Training Tip Tuesday: Race Simulations

The excitement at the US Cup in Fayetteville, Arkansas this weekend was palpable. Athletes and spectators alike were buzzing with excitement to have a UCI race back on US soil after almost an 18 month hiatus. Standing on the start line for Friday’s short track, I think every racer wanted to prove that 18 months … More US Cup Fayetteville Round 1: Race Report

For many people, it’s all about ‘fitting in’ the workout. It’s about finding or making time between work, family, school, and all other kinds of responsibilities to get your workout in. Many people don’t have the luxury of working out in the middle of the day. There are many people out there up before the … More Morning vs. Evening Workouts

Motivation. Definition: The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way. We all need some good motivation. We need reasons to keep us on a good path. At some point in your life you will get tired. It might be on the bike or in any other realm. We always … More 5 Ways to Find Motivation for Cycling

We are all have many interests. Even if you label yourself as a cyclist through and through, chances are that you enjoy many outdoor activities. Do you enjoy skiing, running, swimming, hiking, cross fit, rock climbing, or any other team or ball sports? Me too! I grew up playing soccer. I competed in gymnastics. I … More Cross-Training for Cyclists