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Today’s internet is unfortunately inundated with cycling training information. With that being said, training based on power and lactate threshold is a relatively new phenomenon in cycling. I believe and have always believed in hard consistent training to become faster on the bike, rather than taking a highly structured
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I will be the first to admit that I am not the fastest descender. Race situations are of course different, but after many high-speed crashes, the descending risks in training with roads that are not closed are simply not worth it to me. However, what goes up must always come
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Proper recovery is the single most important aspect in cycling training. Without recovery, the body cannot adapt to higher-intensity training, and ultimately does not become stronger. As mentioned in Cycling Training 101, training to become a stronger cyclist is a continuous adaptation to higher stress, load, and fatigue. In order
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The mountains have always been my favorite terrain to ride a bike. Growing up in San Francisco where flat roads don't exist and training predominantly on Mount Tamalpais in my earlier years means climbing is in my DNA. Climbing in the mountains is undoubtedly what I love to
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The implementation of ~2x strength focused sessions a week can be extremely beneficial for cyclists. Some benefits of lifting weights for cyclists are increased max power output, better stability on the bike, and increased fatigue resistance. In addition, studies have shown that strength training also increases cycling efficiency. According to
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Nutrition is more important than ever in 2026. Gone are the days of 6-7 hour endurance rides with minimal carbohydrates, and in are the days of fueling as much as possible on the bike. (Pro-cyclists are now consuming upwards of 100g of carbohydrates per hour in-training and in-races.) The main
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Depending on your goals as a cyclist, running can be a very useful supplement to cycling. Running is also a good approach to mix-up the monotony of cycling training. The main benefits of running for cyclists are increased bone health, aerobic fitness improvement, and the involvement of different muscle groups.
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Today's internet is flooded everyday with new ideas and misinformation regarding Cycling Training. Recently, there always seems to be a new training method circulating the internet that promises cyclists immediate results and a 20+ watt FTP Boost. I am no Certified Cycling Coach, and I feel hesitant offering