Apr 15KeywordsAcute Training Load or ATL: Overall quantity of training (frequency, duration and intensity) performed recently, within 7 to 14 days....
Mar 5Bicycle Safety CheckHere is a checklist to keep you and your ride safe and or prevent any mechanical mishaps. Frame and fork Check for damaged or bent frame...
Jan 6What is Your Level of Skill?Beginner A cyclist who is new to the sport. A cyclist doing a certain event for the first time and looking for entry level training. Your...
Nov 4, 2021What is the Build Phase?You have invested in a solid base training phase, and over the last 3 to 4 months you focused on your strengths and weaknesses, and...
Oct 13, 2021Complimentary Gran Fondo/Century Training PlanWho doesn’t love free things? These gran fondo/century plans to prepare you for a long-distance road race/ride that ranges around 100km....
Sep 4, 2021How To Achieve A Monthly Climbing GoalThe month of August was dedicated to conquering Strava's climbing challenge outdoors as well as limiting the indoor training rides. What...
Sep 1, 2021Weekly Workout: Zone 2 RideWhile training in all zones is needed, Zone 2 sessions should be one of the most important training rides of any training program. - What...
Sep 1, 2021Training GuideThe first step is to set some cycling goals. Keep in mind a cycling goal doesn’t have to be a race or event; it can be anything related...
Aug 24, 2021Recovery Week: A Week Of Very Little TrainingMy recovery weeks generally consists of 2 active recovery rides during the week and one or two endurance rides on the weekends. There are...
Aug 17, 2021Weekly Workout: Active Recovery RideRecovery rides are extremely slow and often overlooked - this type of riding is very important in a training program as it helps in...
May 19, 2021What is the Base Phase?The start of a new training season means the start of base training – it is an important part of every cyclist’s training because it...
May 19, 2021Training Zone Descriptions And BenefitsTraining zones offer a quantifiable method of guiding workouts and determining intensity, below is brief description and the benefits of...
May 19, 2021Maximum Heart Rate TestDo this test if you are training with a heart rate monitor. Test can be executed on an indoor trainer with optimal cooling or a long and...
May 19, 2021Lactate Threshold Heart Rate TestDo this test if you are training with a heart rate monitor. Test can be executed on an indoor trainer with optimal cooling or on a flat,...
May 19, 2021Functional Threshold Power TestDo this test if you are training with a power meter. Test can be executed on an indoor trainer with optimal with cooling or on a flat,...
May 19, 2021Indoor Trainer: Interactive Or Basic?Poor light, horrible weather, bad traffic and limited time can take away the enjoyment and benefit of training outside, An indoor trainer...
May 2, 2021Guide: How To Structure Your Training Season This guide outlines how you can structure your training season and gives you a sense of direction. Transition Phase For duration of 2-4...
Dec 6, 2020Training With A Power MeterA power meter is probably the best tool ever develop to help you reach your cycling goals. What Is A Power Meter? It measures in real...
Dec 6, 2020Power Meter OptionsPower meters can be located almost anywhere on the bicycle drivetrain; here are a few of the most common options, each with their pros...
Dec 2, 2020Training With Heart RateOne of the most accessible and affordable means of quantifying how hard our body is working is to use heart rate. - What can training to...
Sep 28, 2020Pre-Built or Tailored Training Plan or One-On-One CoachingLooking for a training plan that will provide structure or a training plan that fits around your life? Or do you want to work with a...
Aug 11, 2020Should I Train If I Am Sick?When we are sick and try to train, especially training at a high intensity and or for a long duration will make it harder for our immune...
Jul 23, 2020Exercise - Move Now So That You Can Move LaterThe human body and mind thrives on exercise, movement and good breathing. A sedentary lifestyle or a lack exercise and movement is known...
Jul 23, 2020Struggling To Find Time To TrainThis may come easy to some or difficult to others. If you find it difficult then ask yourself this: Is my personal health and longevity a...