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.
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.
Do Compression Socks Actually Work?
Compression socks are popular in cycling and endurance sports, but do they actually work? Learn what research says about compression gear for recovery, soreness, circulation, travel, and athletic performance.
Deload Week vs. Recovery Week: What’s the Difference, and When to Use Each
Not all down weeks are created equal. In this post, we break down the key differences between a deload week and a recovery week, when to use each, and how they impact your performance, recovery, and long-term gains as an endurance athlete.
Overtraining vs. Under-Recovery: Know the Signs Before You Burn Out
It sounds counterintuitive—but if you’re always training fast, you may actually be holding yourself back.
One of the most common mistakes cyclists make is going too hard on their easy days and not hard enough on their key workouts. At Mach1 Performance, we call it what it is: gray-zone purgatory.
So, what’s the fix? Strategic, consistent, low-intensity riding—also known as Zone 2 training.
ZZZs = Watts: Assessing and Improving Sleep for Peak Performance
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.