Everyday Cyclist Podcast

Building your cycling endurance is no easy challenge.  The base training you require is a given, but for many cyclists the final "endurance push" falls short of producing tangible improvements in endurance capacity.Today, I'll discuss 5 mistakes many of us endurance cyclists make as well as some solutions in your training you can use to boost your endurance in 4 weeks. ..

One of the hardest things to do in cycling is "bridge a gap" between you and a rider or group of riders in front of you. It requires both FITNESS and INTELLIGENCE.All of my training in both CYCLO90 Base and CYCLO90 In-Season address the "physical needs" and fitness/techniques to put you in position to catch a gap, but there's MORE TO IT THAN JUST FITNESS.Today's podcast, I'll go over in details...How to Bridge a GapHow to Pace a GapHow to NOT Get DroppedWhat to Do if You Catch a GapBoth for Group Rides and Races

Going downhill on a bike is either a thrill or a fear based on the rider.  Descending at times seems more like an art form than a training technique and one that requires constant practice, diligence, and some helpful TIPS to help you improve upon ride after ride.Today, I will address several descending tips, techniques, and training assets you need to address on an ongoing basis to help you "descend with confidence".TRAINING MENTIONED:  CYCLO90 In-Season for Road MTB (new modules coming to add on, with discount for all owners)Cyclo-IRON Cycling Specific Kettle Bell Training

A Cycling Training and Nutrition Podcast devoted to the needs of the Everyday Cyclist. Join cycling fitness expert and owner for Cyclo-CLUB, Graeme Street each week for new cycling tips, secrets, updated, workouts, and cycling podcasts.

Today's Everyday Cyclist Podcast will cover the following QUESTIONS about your cycling power and race/group ride performance including:1)  Can you really use 30 minute workouts to win an overall Stage Race?2)  Is the power you gain INDOORS the same as you'll get OUTDOORS?3)  What's more important, Your Functional Threshold Power or "Experience of Execution"?4)  How does "layering" of your fitness over time become more important than any one ride or workout?

Millions of everyday cyclists will try to lose winter weight over the next few months.  Many will fail in their endeavor because they are trying to lose weight, the wrong way!Here's the 5 steps I take to guarantee my weight loss AND boost performance every spring with some simple changes to my diet and training.REMINDER:  I have opened spots for my Premium Membership for the next few days.  Includes all workout, training plans downloads and 2 consults.  Special Premium Rate, Register Here.

Give me 7 minutes and I'll share with you one secret that will launch your cycling performance to the next level.  Listen Now...

Today's follow up episode to PART 1, VO2 Max will help you begin to focus on the much wider range of train-ability of your power zones as a cyclist, focused around your ZONE 4 Functional Threshold Power.Today we'll cover HOW TO:"Range Your Threshold" for specific goals.Test Your Threshold Correctly.Avoid Common Threshold MistakesUse Your Threshold as a TOOL to Maximize Your CyclingTraining Systems Discussed:Cyclo-CLIMB Tuscany (20 Min FTP Test & Climbing Techniques)CYCLO90 Base Training (Fundamental Training to raise FTP 15%)CYCLO90 In-Season Training to focus your Training on Specific Outcomes

In the world of cycling, there are two determinants of your endurance and performance potential. They are your VO2 Max and your Lactate Threshold. Both of these physiological parameters are important and somewhat linked, but how you train them and what their LIMITERS are, are quite different.Today's episode will tell you everything you need to know about your VO2MAX and how your training has an effect on it's potential.

Graeme Street, owner for Cyclo-CORE and Cyclo-CLUB is no different than you as an everyday cyclist dealing with injury, illness or a loss of motivation. It happens to all cyclists.Join Graeme for this important episode and he'll share with you ideas and tips to help you recover from injury or illness faster and how to regain your motivation for training and your cycling goals.Referenced Training Mentioned: CYCLO90 Base and CYCLO90 In-Season

Today's Everyday Cyclist Podcast and interview with Transrockies Co-Owner, Aaron McConnell is for any cyclist looking to prepare for a: Multi-Day Stage Event/Race (ROAD or MTB) A Single Day Epic Endurance Ride A tough Gravel Grinder or Century + Event I'll be going over the 5 KEY ASPECTS of an effective off-season (base) training campaign and how you can GUARANTEE a better result for yourself for any long endurance ride or multi-day event in 2014 and beyond. If you're interested in learning more about TransRockies events or registering for Singletrack6, make sure you use the coupon "cyclo" on checkout for registration.

You may have heard of the recent uproar about Specialized Bicycles threatening to sue a small bike shop in Alberta, CANADA for their name, "Cafe Roubaix" for apparent trademark infringement. Thousands of Everyday Cyclists have created a social media uproar and many of you, my loyal listeners and customers have acted in the pursuit of protecting our love of cycling. I think there is more here than just trademarks and I wanted to share some ideas and ASK YOU what you think about the issue and the cycling industry.

I'll share with you today how to "re-write your cycling script" and "change the game" on how you achieve any cycling goal you have--No matter why you ride.*ANNOUNCEMENT: 25 Premium Cyclo-CLUB membership slots opened for cyclists that want all training systems, workouts, trainer sessions, nutrition plan, and 2 consults included. Rates go up for 2014, so lock in the LOWER RATE now. Register Here.

This past Sunday, I attempted my first ever ULTRA RUN. Why? I'm still asking myself that question the day after to be honest. To say things got painful is an understatement. But, after relying on mybest year of trainingand some breakthroughs from other events, I persevered and finished well, albeit in serious discomfort from an injury during the event.Here's what I learned from my "Ultra Lesson in Pain"...

I'm a 27 year cycling veteran. I've ridden all over the world. I've had a breakthrough year on the bike withspecific trainingand a few secret reasons.Well, one of the reasons is I've found new passion for trail running. Yah, running. I know.So, I decided to challenge myself with my first ever marathon. A tough one at that, the Nipmuck Trail Marathon.How did I do? Well, I finished 9th overall. But, what's most important is the 7 LESSONS I learned doing it, which is why I had a better cycling season.Here they are...