Tag Archives: Cycling

Massage and Cycling – A winning combination šŸ‘šŸš²

Massage and Cycling – A Winning Combination Whether it’s the Tour de France or Ride the Rockies, cyclists — world-class and otherwise — are learning the lessons of massage for injury prevention, enhanced performance and faster recovery. Cycling is a … Continue reading

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Struggle with leg strength on the bike? These “big gear” sessions are easier to add into your existing basic week.

4 ā€œBig Gearā€ Cycling Workouts To Build Leg Strength By Gordo Byrn (Triathlete Magazine) Coming from a running background, I entered triathlon with a large gap between my bike and run heart rate zones. On the flats, my bike zones … Continue reading

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Studies have shown that riding a bicycle daily, makes you more awesome than the general population lol

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How Often Should You Run After Riding?

Matt Fitzgerald answers the question: How often should you incorporate brick workouts into your training? In triathlon, thereā€™s no choice: You have to run (or at least walk) after riding your bike to reach the finish line. No run, no … Continue reading

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Race day simulation (2 hour bike and 1 hour run)

Morning Cardio (Brick) Cycle Distance: 38.25mi, time: 02:00:47, pace: 3:09min/mi, speed: 19.0mi/h, hr: 136 bpm Run Distance: 6.50mi, time: 01:01:36, pace: 9:29min/mi, speed: 6.33mi/h, hr: 154 I had a great race simulation training this morning. There was minimal headwinds and … Continue reading

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Training and Recovery

Ride Hard, Recover Harder If youā€™re hammering every day, youā€™re probably holding yourself back. Hereā€™s how to not go all-out just right. Though he spends thousands of hours on the bike, some of Chris Hornerā€™s most important race prep takes … Continue reading

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Funny: The need for speed #cycling

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Cycling – Perfect Pedaling

Pedaling Technique! By: Iagur Pedaling the bicycle is what cycling is all about! Why would you not want to be the most efficient at this one thing? It is what I have focused on the most this year! Testing what … Continue reading

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Action/Reaction: Muscles used to pedal during cycling

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Improve Your Bike Climbing Skills

Improve Your Bike Climbing Skills By: Joe Lindsey ā€¢ Bicycling Climbing is funny: some ascents are smooth and effortless, while others make you feel as if you’re wrestling an 800-pound walrus. The key, always, is rhythm. Here’s how to find … Continue reading

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