As athletes we are really good at doing things that are a little uncomfortable. We constantly motivate ourselves to get out of the door in the cold, to push through challenging intervals, and to endure long rides. Sure, sometimes we might have to do workouts that we don’t enjoy in the moment, but we are … More Mixing Up Monotony: My 3 Favorite Workouts

I think saddles are one of the most under-rated pieces of equipment on our bikes. We customize everything. We upgrade wheels, get bigger chain rings, upgrade to an Eagle cassette, put new grips on the handlebars, yet more often than not people ride the saddle that the bike comes with. However, the saddle should be … More Bike Fit: Finding the Perfect Saddle

There is something so incredibly satisfying about giving someone the absolute perfect gift. It feels so good to give someone something that you know without a shadow of a doubt they will love and use most every day. While that’s always the intention, sometimes we spend weeks or even months trying to think of the … More Holiday Gift Guide: 50 Gift Ideas for Cyclists

Unless you are lucky enough to live in one of those chronically warm areas, mountain bike season is likely coming to a close. There are very few, if any, races left on the calendar come November, and your focus should be shifting toward goals for next season. You either have already taken your transition period, … More Base Training Basics

Should I Ride Inside or Outside? We had a big snow storm roll through Salt Lake City this last weekend. I can’t believe it’s already that time of year again. When I log onto TrainingPeaks to check on all of the athletes that I coach, I’m seeing more and more trainer rides popping up on … More Indoor Trainer vs. Riding Outdoors

I grew up in Southern California. Aside from some cyclocross races here and there where I would grit and bear it for a weekend or two to race, I had no idea what ‘cold’ really was until I packed up and moved to Missouri and experienced four cold Missouri winters during my time in college. … More 7 Tips to Cycling in the Cold

We’ve hit that time of year again, where the weather starts to change. Getting outside to train is getting harder and the races are getting fewer and farther between. On the other hand, maybe you never even had the chance to race this season. No races can make this time of year feel even more … More Off-Season Transition Period

Top 10 Chronic Mountain Bike Injuries Mountain biking is a dangerous sport. When the average person hears that I am a mountain biker I think they imagine me in a full-face helmet going over gnarly drops and risking life and limb. This is only half true.  As a cross-country rider I’m subject to two different … More Top 10 Chronic Mountain Bike Injuries

If you’re not used to it, travelling with a bike can seem like an impossibility or at least a huge pain. Once you get the system down though, it’s really no harder than travelling with another suitcase. In fact, many airlines are even jumping on board and are allowing bikes on the plane for the … More How to Travel with Your Bike (+10 Step Packing)

Sport Specification Fitness is fitness, right? Ummm…well….kind of. There are certainly aspects of fitness that every cyclist needs. We all need endurance, strength, speed, power, VO2 etc. One piece of the puzzle that many people forget, however, is sport specificity. It’s important to tailor your training specifically to your discipline in order to maximize your … More Mountain Bike Specific Workouts