Training & Nutrition Archives

Wahoo KICKR STEER Adds Steering to Indoor Training, Plus New KICKR Race Mode in RGT

Wahoo adds gamified steering to its indoor add-ons to make trainer riding more palatable, with dynamic racing in the future.

Written by Jordan Villella February 07, 2023

Head to the Highlands: Zwift Unveils Scotland Expansion with 58 New Km

At the tail end of 2022, we got our first glimpse of Scotland. No, not the actual Scotland which will be home to the 2023…

Written by Zach Overholt January 31, 2023

New Belgium Fat Tire Ale goes blonde(r) with new formula

The renowned Fat Tire Ale gets crisper & brighter, probably still perfect for after any ride. And still as eco-friendly as ever!

Written by Tyler Benedict January 19, 2023

Rapha Festive 500 Motivates to Close 2022 Strong with Ltd Gear & Prizes!

Have you met your cycling goals for 2022? If not yet, Rapha wants to motivate you to crush the last week of the year with…

Written by Cory Benson December 15, 2022

UCI eSports World Championships get new Zwift Scotland map for 3-round elimination format!

It’s not just a new map… Fresh racing formats and training features combine with a more personalized dashboard, club communications, and more for 2023. Plus,…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 09, 2022

Zwift World Expands with Urukazi Addition Featuring 40 Miles of Canyons, Waterfalls, and Shorelines

For many people, this time of year is defined by holidays, family, and cold weather that makes the prospect of cycling outside anything from an…

Written by Andrew McLemore November 30, 2022

How to use pump tracks for better trail riding: ‘Pump for Skills’ with Stefan Garlicki

South African downhill champion Stefan Garlicki demonstrates three skills on the pump track that directly improve skills on the trail.

Written by Andrew Marshall October 28, 2022

New Saris H4 smart trainer pumps up the wattage & incline, lowers the price

The all-new (yet familiar looking) Saris H4 smart trainer comes down in price from the prior model, yet amps up total resistance and adds modern…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 24, 2022

Verve InfoCrank IC2 power meter adds sleek modular upgrade to benchmark accuracy

After many years of anticipation, Verve is back with a complete overhaul to their crank power meter that set a benchmark for no-hassle accuracy with…

Written by Cory Benson August 15, 2022

New Wahoo Sports Science Center opens today, focuses on athlete research

Spinners rejoice! Wahoo’s new research-oriented facility opens in Boulder, Colo. today and aims to up the ante on the company’s training products and philosophy. Expert…

Written by Sam Anderson August 09, 2022

Must Watch: Innes Graham’s meteoric rise into the EWS Top 10

At the beginning of 2022, Innes Graham was a complete unknown in the World of Enduro Racing. Today, he is ranked 9th in the EWS…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 02, 2022

How much would you need to train for the Tour de France? Strava data says 9k+ miles!

It’s too late to sign up to get picked for this year’s Tour de France, but if you want to qualify for next year’s peloton,…

Written by Sam Anderson July 01, 2022

Review: Kinetic inRide H1 may be the lightest Heart Rate Monitor, and lighter IS better!

Indoor bike trainer maker Kinetic has a new inRide H1 chest strap heart rate monitor, calling it the lightest on the market. Reading that claim,…

Written by Cory Benson June 10, 2022

Hammerhead gets bought by SRAM, Shimano pulls support for certain Di2 Karoo 2 features?

Not that long ago it was announced that SRAM has acquired the cycling computer company, Hammerhead. With SRAM focusing on more electronic functionality in everything…

Written by Zach Overholt May 26, 2022

Wahoo acquires RGT Cycling, introduces Wahoo X subscription service for single-login training

Today, Wahoo is announcing their latest acquisition–RGT Cycling. The news further cements Wahoo’s position as an indoor training powerhouse, with nearly a full ecosystem from…

Written by Zach Overholt April 26, 2022

Taste test: Best New nutrition products from GU, Chargel, Twisted Spoke & Kodiak

There’s always plenty of new snacks and flavors at Sea Otter to try, so we fueled our days with our favorite bars from Kate’s Real…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 15, 2022

Kinetic RS Power slashes the cost of smart direct drive trainers for staying fit & connected indoors

Kinetic says the era of the fluid trainer is officially dead, as they launch the Kinetic RS Power – a power-reporting, semi-smart direct-drive trainer that’s…

Written by Cory Benson April 04, 2022

Podcast #056 – Twisted Spoke CBD explains everything you want to know about CBD

Curious about CBD and its benefits for athletes? What about cyclists in particular? And what about CBG, and CBN? And WADA drug testing? In this…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 31, 2022

New Salted Lime GU Roctane gel gives classic ultra race a jolt

GU’s newest energy gel flavor aims to nip bonking in the bud — and get some trail work done in the process. Salted Lime Roctane…

Written by Austin Beck-Doss March 08, 2022

Climb Everest by road bike: Get High with Floyd Landis & Race Republic from home

A few months Race Republic teased us with a new indoor training platform that would take Everesting to the next level, by letting you climb…

Written by Cory Benson February 22, 2022

Podcast #053 – How Bridge Bike Works is building carbon bikes in Canada

In this episode, I’m chatting with the founders of Bridge Bike Works, an ambitious carbon fiber bike brand starting up in Toronto, Canada. And when…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 07, 2022

RGT Cycling Hand Cycling Avatars make virtual cycling more inclusive

When RGT Cycling announced their plans for the eSports Echelon Racing League and the NFT (non-fungible token) prizes , they also gave us a sneak…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan January 26, 2022

Polar Grit X multi-sport smartwatch gains Pro features with over-the-air update

One of the best features we’ve seen in some of the latest connected electronic devices like Polar’s Grit X smartwatch is the ability for over-the-air…

Written by Cory Benson January 19, 2022

VeloToze Cooling Vest keeps cool inside & out with reusable ice packs in your baselayer

The new VeloToze Cooling Vest is a simple zip-up mesh, ice-pack-packing baselayer that promises to keep you from overheating while riding the indoor trainer, or…

Written by Cory Benson January 18, 2022

Podcast #052 – Why Bentonville is better than your city (at bikes)

As it happened, I made a last-minute trip to Bentonville for the launch a new mountain bike. Which happened to coincide with Outerbike and the…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 07, 2022

GPS Not Included: Polar Unite Smartwatch Records Fitness, Not Your Every Move

Polar makes plenty of fitness tracking smartwatches, but not everyone is looking for all that data. The Polar Unite is for those who want streamlined heart-rate…

Written by Sponsored Post December 22, 2021

Found: Polar Grit X Pro offers better tracking for bigger adventures

If you’ve had issues with smartwatches not being able to handle everything you throw at them, the Polar Grit X Pro is here to change…

Written by Sponsored Post December 09, 2021

Strava 2021 review sums up another Year in Sport booming 63% amongst global turmoil

Strava’s latest 2021 Year in Sport review dives into the numbers behind another booming year for tracking & sharing our physical activity in the midst…

Written by Cory Benson December 08, 2021

Race Republic prepping a virtual Everesting Challenge, others to come

Race Republic is a new virtual riding platform that appears aimed at hosting challenges and online events. First up? Everesting, of course. And unlike regular…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 24, 2021