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How Long Can You Hold Peak Cycling Form?

  Peak form is that magic stretch when an athlete’s body feels strong and their mind is sharp. Everything just clicks. You’re able to ride hard, recover fast, crush Strava segments, and win races or the local group ride. But just like a perfectly ripe piece of fruit, form takes time to grow and the …

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When Should You Do Intervals in a Zone 2 Workout?

  Combining Zone 2 endurance rides with intervals is a powerful strategy, but timing matters. Should you incorporate high-intensity efforts right after warming up, schedule them mid-ride, or save them for the end when you’re already fatigued? It all depends on what you’re trying to accomplish. If watching or listening is more your speed, there …

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Beyond Intervals: How to Get Fast Without Interval Training

  Interval training is a cornerstone of endurance training programs. But have you ever wondered if you actually need to do intervals to get faster or perform at your best? I dove into this topic in Episode 245 of “The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast”, but if you don’t have 30 minutes to watch the video or …

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7 Reasons You’re Not Getting Faster At Cycling

In recent weeks I’ve heard variations on the questions: “How do I get faster on the bike?” or “Why am I not getting faster at cycling?” When the question comes from more experienced athletes, it’s sometimes: “Why am I not getting faster anymore?” As the spring heats up, events ramp up, and you pile on …

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Gravel Training: Workouts and Tips on Training for Gravel Races

  Once the excitement of registering for a great new gravel race has subsided, the reality sets in that you have committed to a major challenge. Riders should prepare for long hours on the bike because most gravel races are 100-200 miles long, with lower average speeds than road events. Training for a gravel race …

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How to Increase VO2 max Power and Duration for Cyclists

There is an entire generation of cyclists that views VO2 max as a genetically pre-determined performance ceiling. A more modern and nuanced take shows it to be quite responsive to training. With different types of workouts we can increase VO2 max itself, as well as peak power, fractional utilization, and power duration at VO2 max. That’s …

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Interval Training: Mistakes Cyclist Make with High Intensity Intervals

Despite the current frenzy around Zone 2 training, coaches and athletes have long known they need to train the full range of intensities to improve performance. Even proponents of large volumes of easy aerobic training incorporate high intensity intervals into their training programs when it’s time for athletes to get ready for racing. We’ve been …