Cortisol is known as the stress hormone since it’s released when the body is under stress. It can be a sign of overtraining or be caused by outside factors like …
5 Mistakes That Affect Training Progression
Training progression will often stall for people and usually it’s because they’ve missed the mark on some crucial things needed for effective training gains.
Agility Training for Cycling
Agility training for cycling refers to exercises and drills that help improve a cyclist’s ability to quickly and effectively respond to changes in speed, direction, and terrain. This type of …
The Importance of Rest Days
Rest days when training but are often skipped, or put off until you feel physically fatigued.. It’s hard to slow down when you’re feeling good, but they are one of …
How to Train for Your First Century Ride
Preparing for your first century ride, which is a 100-mile bike ride or 100 km for a metric century, requires a structured training plan to build endurance and improve performance. …
Benefits of Working with an Endurance Coach
Most people know that as an endurance coach, I support athletes who are preparing for events such as long-distance cycling and other endurance sports like hiking and kayaking. Here are …
4 Benefits of Low Cadence Pedalling
I previously posted about the benefits of high cadence pedalling, today is about the benefits of low cadence pedalling. Both have a place in a training program. Here are 4 …
4 Benefits of High Cadence Pedalling
I thought I’d do a quick post on why high cadence pedalling was beneficial to all cyclists, not just roadies. High cadence pedalling refers to cycling at a high number …
Tour of the Moon: Grand Junction, Colorado
Illness or injury will keep most of from participating in our favourite sport at some point. It was after an injury that I rediscovered road riding. I’m glad I did …
Groad Ride to Mahatta River
Mahatta River isn’t on most people’s radars, let alone on anyone’s list of top places to see. It’s nothing more than a logging camp 55 km from Port Alice, BC. …
