In the world of exercise, nutritional intake is an important factor in determining not only the response to training, but also athletic performance. To date there have been a number of nutritional strategies used in cycling to improve performance. However media and commercial interest in these various nutritional strategies has resulted in a lack of […]
An Insiders Guide to Zen on your Bike
THE INSIDER’S GUIDE TO ZEN ON YOUR BIKE This is a guest post by Susan Alexander. It’s 5:30 a.m., still dark outside, and frigid. A block from my apartment, New York’s die-hard cyclists loop the Central Park Reservoir (neither rain nor snow nor sleet …). I’m not one of them. I’m the consummate insider. When […]
The Things Cyclists Say
A friend sent me this video the other day and I thought I would share it here. Ryan http://ryanvanduzer.com/ makes fun of himself and cycling geeks all over. If you have ever done a group ride, race or been cornered at a party by a cyclist you will get a great laugh out of this. […]
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 […]