After a long winter of low mileage and too many comfort foods, getting back into cycling shape can feel daunting. But don’t worry—by taking a progressive approach, you’ll be ready to tackle those big summer rides before you know it. Whether you’re eyeing a century ride, a gravel adventure, or a multi-day tour, here’s how to get back in the…
Cycling performance is a blend of art and science, with numerous physiological metrics helping athletes optimize their training. One such metric that has gained prominence over the past decade with World Tour teams is VLamax, or “maximum glycolytic rate.” In this blog, we will explore what VLamax is, how it is measured, and its practical applications for tailoring your cycling…
One of our VeloCoach athletes recently won the USA Cycling Gravel National Championship. In the lead-up to Nationals, we focused on two things: one was to improve/fine-tune his durability for the 130-mile race, and the other was to maximize power by returning to the gym during the six-week build leading up to the big day. His results speak for themselves.…
If you haven’t heard of blood flow restriction (BFR) training yet, you will soon. It has been used for years in the bodybuilding and physical therapy worlds but has not caught on with endurance sports until more recently. It has been researched, studied, and scrutinized, and the verdict is in: it works! In the past few years, the use of…
In recent years the new buzzword in endurance sports has been “Zone 2” training. There’s no doubt that the bulk of an off-season periodized training schedule should include a heavy dose of zone 2 as we know training at this intensity has several benefits. One of the most important reasons to train at this lower intensity is the increase in…
“Why can’t I just do Zwift races every day in the winter? The intensity is high, I can get a good workout in a short amount of time, and I feel like I’m getting faster.” Most of us in this sport are very competitive by nature. We wouldn’t be racing if we weren’t fueled by the competition and motivated to…