By Arleigh Jenkins (@bikeshopgirlcom) I’ve worked in bike shops and the bike industry for a lot of years and I firmly believe that of the most important relationships you’ll ever have in cycling is with your local bike shop, and more specifically, with a mechanic you trust. But out on the road and in between trips …
In the continuum of training and recovery methods that ranges from “absolutely beneficial” to “definitely harmful”, ice baths and antioxidants fall squarely in the middle. There’s not much evidence to back up claims of substantial benefits, but little evidence showing them to be harmful, either. That doesn’t mean they’re useless; it just means you need …
By CTS Coaches Adam Pulford with Jim Rutberg With all your commitments, work, family, and unexpected problems that arise how can you get the most out of your limited training time on the bike? Whether you are the recreational cyclist with a busy life schedule or the racer who wants to hone in on the specifics …
Arleigh Jenkins is a new mom living in Denver and a veteran of the bike industry, with 15 years of experience in bike shops, cycling advocacy, and a range of other roles. By CTS Athlete Arleigh Jenkins As a lifelong athlete (thanks mom!) I sometimes take for granted the healthy practices that have been engrained …
One of the data points we monitor with a lot of athletes is how much fluid they consume during workouts. When temperatures drop, we often see a decrease in the amount of fluid they consume per hour and per workout. When we point it out to the athlete, the response is often a question: …
By Rebecca Kurtz, CTS Expert Coach Triathletes and runners are familiar with Fartlek intervals, but many reserve them for periods of the year that are closer to their goal races. They are often seen as race-specific or race-prep workouts, but they can also be used to build your energy systems. These intervals are above-threshold running …
Tomorrow is Super Bowl Sunday! For the past few years we’ve had fun with the Super Bowl by creating an indoor trainer workout that’s loosely styled after a drinking game. The first year we did it, the Broncos were playing the Seattle Seahawks and – since CTS headquarters are in Colorado – we were rooting …
Knight Composites proudly offers a competitive edge for CTS Athletes Knight Composites is starting to get a reputation for attracting the attention of athletes looking for a competitive edge, and their latest partnership with CTS’ Global Athlete Perks Program is no exception. Knight Founder and CEO, Beverly Lucas and Chris Carmichael, Founder and CEO of …
We are excited to announce the expansion of the CTS Coaching Staff by welcoming seven new highly-qualified coaches in 2016! As our athlete base grows we want to maintain an ideal athlete-to-coach ratio so we continue to offer CTS Athletes industry-leading customer service and coaching quality. Our new coaches not only have National Governing Body certifications …
By CTS Coaching Staff We spend a lot of time counseling athletes on their nutrition choices during training and competition, especially as part of the “Race Day Nutrition Planning” service offered by CTS. After doing several hundred of these planning sessions with athletes, common threads have emerged. Some of the most common nutrition mistakes we see …