Is There a Value to the One-Hour Easy Ride?
We all understand the purpose of high-intensity intervals and long endurance rides, but is there a value to kitting up and doing a workout that’s both short and easy?
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Fast Talk Podcast > Race Tactics
How to Play Your Hand in a Bike Race with Kiel Reijnen and Alex Howes
Discover how a strong peloton adds complexity to cycling, where strength alone won’t ensure victory. Seasoned pros Alex Howes and Kiel Reijnen share their insights from competing in Grand Tours on how to master the game of peloton strategy, no matter the hand you’re dealt.
Was That the Greatest Ironman World Championship Ever? – with Coach Ryan Bolton
Talking to us from the Big Island of Hawaii, we chat with Coach Ryan Bolton on all things Kona and get his expert analysis on some epic record-breaking racing.
Q&A on Training Grit, Psychological Tricks to Beat Fatigue, and Stage Racing, with Grant Holicky
We address questions on how to train grit for race situations, if you can safely override the central governor, and training for a five-day stage race.
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.
How to Race Aggressively, with National Road Champion Ruth Winder
Today we’re discussing how to be aggressive, and when to be aggressive, in races. And we’re doing it with national road champion, Ruth Winder.
Playing the Energy Game, with Colby Pearce
We discuss how to use energy most effectively, to make sure every time you pour a little of that precious energy out, it has an impact.
The Demands of the Tour de France, with Ciaran O’Grady
What exactly are the demands of the Tour—physiologically, psychologically, spiritually? We break it down with the help of a WorldTour physiologist.
Race Tactics and Training with Rally’s Evan Huffman and Pat McCarty, part 2
We’re sprinting into part two in our series on race strategy and training; today is all about hilly road races. Prepare your mind and body for the vast range of elements in a stage race, including the crit, time trial, and road race.
Race Tactics and Training with Rally’s Evan Huffman and Pat McCarty, part 1
In the first part of our two part series with Rally Huffman we take a deep dive into race strategy and tactics, and the necessary skills and training you need to excel at bike racing.
Understanding Tour de France Strategy
We are joined by pro rider Toms Skujins to discuss the intricacies of racing strategy in the Tour.
The Art of the Breakaway with Tom Skujins
We are joined by Cannondale-Drapac’s escape ace Toms Skuijns, winner of two breakaway stages of the Amgen Tour of California, as well as Chris Case, to discuss the tips, tricks, and tactics needed to make a breakaway move stick.
Use Tactics to Your Advantage
Let’s say you’re on an amateur team. A bunch of Cat. 3s with varying strengths and weaknesses. How do you use each rider effectively?