When Altitude Collects the Bill
I felt incredible for nearly three hours at Bighorn Gravel—until everything changed near the top of the 11,000-foot Hat Creek climb. This wasn't just a hard race; it was a lesson in exercise physiology. Here's what happens to your body as elevation rises, why sustainable power drops, why GI issues become more common, and how to pace and fuel smarter when racing at altitude.
Stop Wasting Matches: The Art of Free Speed
Fitness alone doesn't win bike races. The strongest racers are often the ones who waste the least energy getting to the finish. Learn the science behind drafting, why the accordion effect destroys your legs, how to move through the pack without burning unnecessary matches, and the tactical positioning strategies that can save you 20–40% of your energy during road and gravel races.
Fueling Unbound…The adversity that our guts endured
Unbound Gravel 2026 wasn't just a test of fitness—it was a test of nutrition strategy. Torrential rain, muddy bottles, and agricultural runoff created unique hydration challenges for athletes. Learn why protecting your fluids can be just as important as choosing the right carbohydrate plan, along with practical tips to reduce GI risk and keep fueling when conditions deteriorate.
The Strange Thing That Happens Late in Races
Many cyclists experience a strange phenomenon late in races: despite fatigue, technical riding and performance sometimes improve. Learn the science behind flow state, automaticity, nervous system regulation, and fatigue.
When the First Race of the Season Is Going to Hit 100°
Hot-weather racing changes hydration, fueling, pacing, and recovery dramatically. Learn how cyclists can prepare for extreme heat, manage stage races, and avoid common mistakes in 90–100°F conditions.
Trying to Get Leaner While Training? Eating Less Isn’t the Shortcut
Many endurance athletes try to get leaner by eating less during training, but under-fueling often backfires. Learn how fueling rides properly supports performance, recovery, appetite regulation, and sustainable body composition.
Ketones: they’re everywhere
Ketone supplements promise endurance performance, recovery, and “free energy,” but the research is far more mixed than the marketing suggests. Learn what science actually says about ketones for cyclists.
supplements that rack up the bill — Worth It?
Cyclists spend huge amounts on supplements promising recovery, endurance, and “free watts.” Here’s what the science actually says about popular endurance supplements and whether they’re truly worth it.
I See Cyclists Spend Thousands on These Things — Are They Worth It?
Cyclists spend thousands on recovery tech, hydration sensors, ceramic bearings, and other “performance” upgrades. Here’s what the science actually says — and which purchases are truly worth it.
“I Can’t Believe I Just Did That” — The Science of Self-Belief
Self-belief is more than mindset hype. Learn the science of self-efficacy, how confidence changes endurance performance, and why athletes often underestimate their true capacity.
Is the Stretch Really Where All the Gains Happen?
Stretch-mediated hypertrophy is one of the biggest trends in strength training right now — but the science is often oversimplified online. Learn what research actually says about muscle growth, range of motion, and lengthened training.
Why Your Indoor Power Sucks (And Why That’s Normal)
Indoor cycling power is often lower than outdoor power due to heat, biomechanics, motivation, and environmental differences. Learn how cyclists should adjust FTP and training zones for indoor riding.
Single‑Leg Strength Training: The Unilateral Advantage
Single-leg strength training may transfer better to cycling performance than bilateral lifting alone. Learn how unilateral exercises improve sprint power, coordination, force production, and endurance performance.
What Consistency Really Means (and Why Most Athletes Miss It)
Most athletes think consistency means never missing workouts and constantly pushing harder. In reality, sustainable consistency comes from motivation, identity, recovery, and intelligent training balance.
The Secret to Winter Motivation? It’s Not More Zwift Races.
Winter motivation is not built through endless Zwift races and forced intensity. Learn how you can use intrinsic motivation, autonomy, community, and purpose to stay consistent and avoid burnout.
Been out of the gym awhile? Here’s your re-entry plan
Returning to the gym after some time off can feel humbling for cyclists, but losing strength temporarily is normal. Learn how to rebuild strength, avoid excessive soreness, and structure off-season lifting effectively.
Ditch the Plan (Kind Of): “Unstructured Structure” In The Off-Season
The off-season is not the time to force peak-season structure year-round. Learn how “unstructured structure,” cross-training, and flexible training help cyclists recover mentally, reduce burnout, and build long-term fitness.
Magnesium Matters
Magnesium plays a major role in recovery, sleep, muscle function, and energy production, yet many endurance athletes may be deficient. Learn why magnesium matters for cyclists and how to optimize intake.
Late-Season Fatigue: Why Motivation Drops & What To Do About It
Late-season fatigue is more than just tired legs. Learn why cyclists and endurance athletes experience motivation loss, HR suppression, nervous system fatigue, and performance plateaus — plus how to recover intelligently.
You Don’t Get Faster From Training — You Get Faster From Recovery
Training creates fatigue — recovery creates adaptation. Learn how progressive overload, fatigue management, periodization, and recovery actually work for cyclists and endurance athletes.