It’s important to take care of your bike or to buy new running shoes when yours are old or worn. But perhaps the best investment you can make for your life-long health and for becoming a better athlete is to protect your body, especially the your leg, butt and back muscles. Strains to the hamstrings […]
Faster isn’t always better, at least in terms of fat loss
Competitive athletes are, well, competitive. They’re constantly looking for an edge to cross the finish line faster, whether it’s riding a lighter bike or creating a leaner body. But studies suggest that slimming down, and specifically losing fat, is not as simple as eating less and exercising more. Losing fat takes a combination of precise […]
Interview with Patty Shoaf
Interview with super coach and athlete Patty Shoaf In this interview Victor and Patty discuss what its like to coach and work with athletes. Patty works with cyclists, triathletes, and even recreational athletes helping them find and achieve their goals. Patty has had athletes that she coaches compete in national and world championships. They talk […]
Guest Blog Post From female Elite rider Heather Nielson
You never know what you’re capable of until you choose to push past your limit. Tour de Nez Race Report from Healther Nielson from the Elite Touchstone Climbing team. Heather is a good friend and I asked her to write a report of what its like to race on an elite women’s squad. I hope […]
Do you ride your bike like a Kung Fu master?
Bruce Lee was the master of efficiency Are you in an efficient position on your bike? He was famous for his “one inch punch” in which his fist would only move one inch and knock his opponent across the room. This was not some magic trick it was mastery of efficiency. All of his effort […]