How to Do Base Rides on the MTB
The variable terrain of most MTB trails makes it difficult to keep power steady. So, is it possible to get solid base rides on the mountain bike?
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Cardiovascular Drift, with Dr. Ed Coyle
Cardiovascular drift is measured on the bike by looking at a rise in heart rate relative to power. Dr. Ed Coyle shows us the science behind it.
Structured Workout: 20-Minute FTP Test
Are you ready to suffer? Join us for a climbing time trial up the infamous Alpe du Zwift during which we’ll execute an FTP test.
Coach’s Corner: Assessing 60- to 90-min Power to Support 20-min Test Data
Coaches Trevor Connor and Ryan Kohler analyze data from longer threshold efforts to support results garnered from the popular 20-minute power test.
How to Create a Race-Day Sports Nutrition Plan, Part 2
Coaches Ryan Kohler and Trevor Connor dive deeper into specific nutrition metrics for a race, exploring research about race-day nutrition for the Leadville Trail 100 MTB.
What Training Data Tells Us, and When to Ignore It
Crunching numbers is one thing, but if you want to turn data into victory, here are a few key things you should do and a few things to avoid.
Q&A on Max Heart Rate, Time-Crunched Recovery, TSS, and Protein
Ryan and Trevor field questions on max heart rate, TSS, recovery in athletes who only train 8-10 hours per week, protein consumption during ultra-endurance events, and more.
Q&A on Time-Crunched Athletes, Zone 1 Rides, and Unstructured Intervals, with Hannah Finchamp
Pro mountain biker and coach Hannah Finchamp helps us field questions on time-crunched training, zone 1, interval design, and more.
The Best of 2020
We bring you our favorite conversations with exceptional guests from the worlds of physiology, medicine, nutrition, sports psychology, and, of course, cycling.
The Lactic Acid Myth
There is no lactic acid in the human body. That said, the burn we feel during hard efforts has a lot to do with acid.
How to Tell If Your Legs Are Ready for a Workout
Coach Ryan Kohler and Coach Trevor Connor dissect training data to help you understand how to look for signs of freshness before any interval session.
Q&A on Nutrition for Long Rides, the Hour Record, and Strength & Conditioning at Home
Ryan, Trevor, and Chris field questions on nutrition, strength training at home, the Hour Record, plyometrics, and more.
The Art and Science of Yoga, with Sage Rountree
Yoga is much more than fancy stretching or breathing techniques—it can be a powerful tool to aid health and performance.
How to Set Up Your Bike Computer
Head Coach Ryan Kohler and Trevor Connor share how to best set up your bike computer head unit with screenshots, button configs, and more.
Winter Preparation for Spring Training
The winter months aren’t for going fast, but for preparing the body for the real training to come this spring.
Nutrition Myth-Busting on Macros, Carbs, Food Allergies, Cramping, and Hydration
Ryan Kohler and Trevor Connor discuss some of the major myths and misconceptions in endurance sports nutrition.
Q&A on Executing 4×8 Intervals, Using Scooters in Training, Recovery Walks, and Micro Training Camps
Head Coach Ryan Kohler, Coach Trevor Connor, and Chris Case field questions on how to best execute 4×8-minute intervals, tips on creating micro training camps, and much more.
How to Create Multi-Year Development Plans, with Dr. Stephen Seiler and Sondre Skarli
Certain physiological gains only happen after years of development. We discuss how to design training plans that look two or more years ahead.