Lactic Acid — Friend or Foe?

I came across a fascinating article about Lactic Acid and wanted to share it with you.  When our legs burn from exertion, we’ll often hear people say this is from a “buildup of lactic acid.”  Is this truly the case?  Is Lactic Acid (Lactate) a good or bad thing for our riding performance?  Read the [...]

Workout Wednesday! Tempo Training for Cyclists

Many of the workouts I’ve offered so far have been “hard” workouts.  Threshold rides, VO2 Max level rides, interval rides, etc.  These are all great cycling workouts and this high end fitness is critical to success. 

Cycling is primarily an aerobic sport, so building a solid foundation is the #1 key to long term improvement.  And [...]

Help Me Write Your Cycling Blog

This cycling blog is all about you.  The goal is to make this the first cycling blog you look at, filled with the information you want.  About once a month I ask YOU for YOUR INPUT for this blog.  It’s that time again. 

Help me identify the topics YOU want covered.  Tell me if you want [...]

Workout Wednesday – Race Simulation

I know today is Friday and that I’m a little late with Workout Wednesday this week.  But better late than never!

We’re getting close to racing and event season, so it’s time to ramp up your intensity and get used to the demands of racing.  Many of you have been following my suggestions of 3 quality [...]

Mind Over Matter Part II (my favorite Greg Lemond Quote)

Over the past week or so my theme has been to “stick with it,” to be mentally and physically strong and to not back down.  Greg Lemond has a quote that fits in nicely with this theme.  He says:

 

“Training never [...]