Why Cycling Training Is About More Than Miles Ridden
Cyclists love to brag about how many miles they have ridden. Beginner riders often track their mileage because it is easy to see it on a simple speedometer and track over time. Beginners often...
Peter Glassford
About the Author
Peter is a cycling coach and registered kinesiologist from Ontario, Canada. He travels frequently to work with athletes at races, camps and clinics. He also races mountain bikes for Trek Canada and pursues adventure in all types of movement. Follow @peterglassford on Twitter, or check out his online and in-person coaching at www.smartathlete.ca.
3 Bike-Packing Routes in North America
Bikepacking is undergoing a revolution as the cycling industry rediscovers the unrushed pursuit of going for multi-day adventures on a bike. The surge in gravel cycling bikes and bike-packing...
Studies Show Cyclists Who Track Well-Being Get a Training Boost
Do you ever wonder if you should train on a day when you wake up tired, stressed and/or sore? For coaches and athletes, common questions perpetually include: Are you ready to train? How much should...
5 Workouts For a Cyclist’s “Day Off”
Finding the perfect balance of training and rest can be a moving target, but there’s no question rest days need to be part of a solid plan. When training for cycling, there will be days you feel...
Why a Simple Workout Makes Cyclists Faster
It may seem like you need to have the latest bike computer, virtual training platform or electronic-shifters to keep up with the true cyclists, but many of us simply want to ride. It’s possible to...