Training & Nutrition

Peaks Coaching: Why Do We Use Intervals?

By Stephen McGregor, PhD, PCG Master Coach When I was a wee lad, I played soccer in high school. My coach at the time was…

Written by Hunter Allen March 06, 2015

BSX Insight adds instant, needle-free aerobic threshold monitoring, ships in March

At Interbike, BSX Athletics introduced the BSXinsight, a wearable, fully external lactate threshold monitor that measures your threshold using LED light and sending the readings to…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 28, 2015

Reviewed: BKool Trainer Pro + Simulator

Most of us have a real love-hate relationship with our trainers. They are an exercise in futility: who wants to pedal his hardest for an hour…

Written by Mike Albert February 27, 2015

Kinetic Introduces Ergonomic Twenty20 Water Bottle Cage

Quick – you’re reaching for your bottle. What hand do you use? According to Kinetic, if you’re like most riders you favor a particular hand,…

Written by Zach Overholt February 26, 2015

Ladies All Ride women’s mountain bike clinics back for 2015

Lindsey Voreis is back with support from Liv (Giant’s women’s specific brand) and SRAM for the 2015 Ladies All Ride Tour. The series will have…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 19, 2015

Reader’s Rides: Building your Own Suspended Rollers for less than $150

As cyclists, I know there are a lot of do-it-yourself types out there. Why spend your hard earned money on something on something you could…

Written by Zach Overholt February 13, 2015

Review: Kurt Kinetic Road Machine is a solid, quiet, premium fluid trainer

In the age of connected “smart” trainers that relay your data directly to a computer (and soon directly into the cloud), a standard fluid trainer…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 09, 2015

Hands On: iOmounts Nomad Attracts your Phone to the Bars with Magnets

There are a number of products out there to mount your phone to your handlebars, but most of them have the same problem. Either you’re…

Written by Zach Overholt February 05, 2015

Clif Introduces New Organic Energy Food Including Squeezable Pizza!

There are a lot of different approaches to exercise nutrition these days, but a lot of them have one thing in common – the trend…

Written by Zach Overholt January 30, 2015

Review: TrainerRoad online subscription training boosts fitness with tech!

In a nutshell, TrainerRoad is an online cycling training software that works by pulling all of the data from the peripherals on your bike and body…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 29, 2015

Carmichael Training Systems Partners with Strava to create Training Programs for Premium Members

If you’ve been out riding this year and are a Strava user, you’ve probably noticed the new Annual Achievements. Now, in addition to your personal…

Written by Zach Overholt January 19, 2015

Roundup: Astounding new cycling related tech from CES & beyond!

The annual extravaganza of all things digital, CES, has revealed quite a few new bits of tech aimed at the cycling and fitness crowd. None…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 10, 2015

Garmin Goes Big into Wearables, New Vivoactive Smartwatch, Fenix GPS Watch, Epix GPS Mapping Watch, more

Television and films over the years have had some lofty expectations to what the future of tech would hold. From flying cars, to clothes made…

Written by Zach Overholt January 06, 2015

Samsung Gear VR and CycleOps VirtualTraining Team up for Oculus Rift Based Virtual Reality Cycling

Recently there have been a number of virtual training programs introduced that aim to make spending hours on a trainer more bearable. Why?…

Written by Zach Overholt January 05, 2015

VeloPro releases new estimated power feature for riders without power meters

Portland-based VeloPro launched their dynamic training system back in September, but it required a power meter. Now, in addition to the tools that create a…

Written by Kelsey Phillips January 03, 2015

Peaks Coaching: Stack Your Deck of Cards

By Sam Krieg, Peaks Coaching Group Elite Coach A deck of cards is built like the purest of hierarchies, with every card a master to…

Written by Hunter Allen January 02, 2015

The Sufferfest adds two new videos – Nine Hammers & an Angels Reboot

Just in time for your holiday break, something to wile away the cold, dark hours in your torture chamber where, perhaps, you’re dreaming of warmer…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 15, 2014

Peaks Coaching: Four Keys to Powerful Winter Training

By Hunter Allen, PCG Founder/CEO and Master Coach What you do this winter can really make or break your season in the coming year. Winter…

Written by Hunter Allen December 05, 2014

GCN Video Shows Whether Climbing is More Efficient Seated or Standing

Now you know if all that huffing and puffing and wiggling and dancing is really worth it. Check out all their videos and stories at…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 03, 2014

Zwift Virtual MMOG Training Preps Content Growth, Could Get You a Non-Virtual Pro Team Spot!

Online MMG virtual cycling game maker Zwift has just announced retired pro Mike McCarthy has joined the team as VP of Content and Licensing. During…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 02, 2014

VeloPro Goes Above the Data to Create Real-Time, User-Specific Training Programs

With more and more people joining the “numbers” game in the cycling community, it’s to be expected that more and more programs will emerge to…

Written by Kelsey Phillips November 27, 2014

TrainerRoad iOS App Now Available, Puts a Virtual Coach in your Pocket

TrainerRoad showed us a beta of their iOS app at Interbike, and now it’s available for download through the App Store. The app puts…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 25, 2014

Hexoskin Arctic Smart Shirt Leaves your Old HRM in the Cold

When a heart rate monitor just won’t cut it, there is a new crop of “smart shirts.” More than simply a heart rate monitor, Hexoskin’s…

Written by Zach Overholt November 24, 2014

The Sufferfest Adds “All You Can Suffer” Subscription Streaming for iOS, Android & Roku

If you’re beyond “buying” your media content and only stream entertainment now, The Sufferfest is happy to make your experience a little more painful. The…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 10, 2014

Peaks Coaching: I Don’t Care if I’m Getting Old, I Wanna Go Faster!

By Tim Cusick, Peaks Coaching Group president and elite/master coach I’m 48 years old, and I wanna go faster! There, I said it. This happens…

Written by Hunter Allen November 07, 2014

Wahoo Takes Kickr to 11 (Speed), Launches In-Store Demo Promotion w/ Prizes!

Wahoo’s Kickr trainer, which we reviewed very positively here, is now available with an 11-speed cassette. For a $100 upgrade, it’ll come with a SRAM…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 04, 2014

Saris Announces Trade In Program For Power Meters & A Chance To Win Ultimate Indoor Cycling Experience

Saris Cycling Group, owners of Saris racks, CycleOps and Powertap have announced two new programs. Through November 30th, you can trade in an old and…

Written by Tim Krueger November 02, 2014