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.
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.
Why Omega-3s Matter — EPA, DHA, Recovery & Performance
Omega-3 fatty acids may help cyclists and endurance athletes recover faster, reduce inflammation, and support cardiovascular and brain health. Learn what EPA and DHA actually do for performance and recovery.
A Proven Supplement to Boost Your Cycling Performance: Sodium Bicarbonate
When you're chasing peak watts and podiums, every detail matters. At Mach1 Performance, we’re always looking for science-backed strategies to help our athletes perform their best—and one powerful but often overlooked tool is sodium bicarbonate.
More than just baking soda, this common compound has serious research behind it when it comes to buffering fatigue, increasing sprint performance, and helping you push through high-intensity efforts.
Electrolytes: Are You Wasting Money on the Wrong Hydration Mix?
You train hard, fuel smart, and track every watt. But if you’re overlooking your hydration strategy—or buying a fancy mix loaded with unnecessary extras—you could be flushing performance (and money) down the drain.
Do This One Thing Before Your Next Big Race: Carbo-Loading Done Right
You train hard. You eat well. But if you're not sleeping deeply and consistently, you're leaving watts on the table. Sleep isn’t just “recovery”—it’s a performance enhancer, hormone regulator, injury-preventer, and your most underutilized training tool.
Unlocking the Power of Macronutrients for Cyclists
Nutrition is your foundation. Whether you’re crushing long climbs or cruising recovery miles, fueling your body with the right macronutrients can unlock performance gains, boost recovery, and help you feel stronger—on and off the bike.
10 Lab Tests Every Endurance Athlete Should Know About
As an endurance athlete, you already know performance is about more than just training volume and watts. To truly perform at your best, you need to understand what’s going on under the hood—starting with your bloodwork.
The Caffeine Cycle and Endurance Sport Performance
Caffeine is one of the most widely used (and often misunderstood) performance tools in endurance sport. While it can give you a mental and physical edge, using it without intention can quickly backfire—especially when it starts interfering with sleep, recovery, and your body's natural rhythms. Here's what you need to know to use caffeine wisely.