By Chris Carmichael CEO/Head Coach of CTS I got a call from an athlete this week, as he was walking from one meeting to the next, exclaiming with glee that he had 90 whole minutes to work out that afternoon! That might be a normal Tuesday for you, but we’ve been shoehorning 45-minute training sessions …
By Chris Carmichael, Founder and Head Coach of CTS Not one of the athletes I coach works a standard 5-day-a-week, 9-5 job. I’m not sure how many people do anymore, and by the time all three of my children have careers I’m nearly certain no one will. With so much variation in people’s professional …
Just about every cyclist would like to climb faster, or at least make climbs less taxing at the same speed, especially heading into events that feature hilly or mountainous terrain. With spring temperatures warming across the Northern Hemisphere, athletes who want to climb faster this spring and summer and be ready for the summer events now have …
Tips to Ride Faster Cycling Uphill, Downhill, On Flat Ground, and Rolling Terrain I’m getting ready to lead another group of passionate cyclists as we ride every mile of the Amgen Tour of California, and economy is the key to successfully getting riders through 645 miles in 7 stages. As my coaches and I …
Launching out of the saddle to attack the group you’re riding with can be very effective, but it’s also very obvious! No matter if you come from the back or accelerate from the front of the group, your plan is immediately apparent. You’re telegraphing your punch! A strong seated acceleration can be a huge …
I am so happy to be in Santa Ynez, California this weekend. I love Colorado Springs, but so far this winter has been a tough one. We’ve had a few sustained periods of bitter cold, like many areas of the US in recent months, and I feel very fortunate that I’ve been able to escape …
When it’s cold outside there’s always a question about whether to go out or stay in. Here are some tips to help you with your “in-or-out” decision, and a great and quick workout you can do outdoors on a cold day. Cold Day Outdoor Workout When it’s cold out and I still want to …