Training & Nutrition

Peaks Coaching: Three Common Racing Mistakes and How to Fix Them

By Tim Cusick, PCG President and Elite Coach One of my favorite (and most frustrating) things about racing is how hard it is to win.…

Written by Hunter Allen August 01, 2014

Sufferfest Releases “Half Is Easy” Training Video for Those in a Hurry

Short on time but still want a quality workout? Developed by three time British National Cyclocross Champion and Dig Deep elite coach, The Sufferfest’s latest…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 14, 2014

Physiology and Nutrition: Dealing with the Heat

Summer’s hot. And as you get hot, your performance drops. Here’s the how and why, and how to keep your cool. Human temperature regulation processes…

Written by Stacy Sims July 11, 2014

Stages Cycling Introduces New Power App for Android

Cyclists wanting to measure power output no longer have to choose between their allegiance to Android, or the ability to use the Stages Power Meter.…

Written by Zach Overholt July 07, 2014

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Apple Pie

Beautiful footage of this years’ Yak Attack above. Find out more about the “Worlds highest mountain bike race” here. High altitude training anyone? Today Save $5…

Written by Kristi Benedict July 04, 2014

Peaks Coaching: Efficient Use of Recovery Time

By BJ Basham, PCG Master Coach Cycling is all about efficiency. It’s easy to find stuff we can buy for our bikes that’s supposed to…

Written by Hunter Allen July 04, 2014

Purely Custom Continues to Modernize Fitting with Lasers!

Dr. Evil just wanted shark with freakin laser beams attached to their heads. If he picked up the new Purely Custom 3D fit plotter, he…

Written by Zach Overholt July 03, 2014

Elite Real Trainers Now Fully Compatible with Kinomap Trainer Program

Those of you who need to suffer on a trainer but are looking for something a little more immersive than watching reruns of Breaking Bad…

Written by Zach Overholt July 03, 2014

Bkool Trainer Gets More Stable, Online Simulator Improves Compatibility, Versatility

BKool is a Spanish brand that started as a technology company that wanted to make a simulator but needed a trainer for it to work…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 30, 2014

Wahoo RPM Clocks Cadence in Bluetooth & ANT+ Without Magnets

The purveyors of iPhone powered fitness devices now have their sights set on cadence sensors. Thanks to the new Wahoo RPM Cadence Sensor, constantly misaligned…

Written by Zach Overholt June 23, 2014

Cycling in Space, How Astronauts Stay in Shape

In order to help maintain physical fitness while residing in zero gravity, astronauts have to resort to a number of different methods for exercise, but the…

Written by Saris Mercanti June 18, 2014

PowerTap Adds AMP Series, Offers Carbon Wheels with Power at Impressive Prices

It wasn’t long ago that many privateer racers used one set of wheels for training, and the good set of wheels for racing. That meant…

Written by Zach Overholt June 12, 2014

TrainingPeaks Adds AutoSync for Garmin Connect

TrainingPeaks has just become the first third party company to use Garmin’s API to pull data directly from Connect and adding it to their own…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 10, 2014

New Honey Stinger Gels and Waffle Add Delicious Options, Caffeine

If you’re a believer in gels for your athletic performance, Honey Stinger has some new options for you – especially if it’s caffeine you crave.…

Written by Zach Overholt June 04, 2014

Rebuttal: Why Athletes Should Use Gels

Editor’s Note: Last month’s Physiology & Nutrition post, OSMO co-founder Stacy Sims’ regular column, discussed why she thinks gels are a poor choice for fueling…

Written by Bikerumor Staff June 02, 2014

60 MPH On The Flats? With The Air-Spear It May Be Possible

Life long martial artists Jim Wing has only been a cyclist for one year. But his goal of pedaling to the speed of 60 MPH…

Written by Micah Redfield May 30, 2014

Rotor Updates Power Meter Firmware, Software to Improve Accuracy & Battery Life

Rotor has just issued an update for its Power Meter cranks to resolve issues related to zero calibration and battery life. The units use a…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 22, 2014

VeloViewer Takes Your Strava Results to the Next Level

Most enthusiasts and racers alike have, for the most part, become comfortable with Strava. And like it or hate it, it dominates the way cyclists…

Written by Trey Richardson May 10, 2014

Peaks Coaching: Ten Simple Tips for Racing as a Team

By BJ Basham, PCG master coach. I was working with a team of riders preparing for an important local race, and as I was writing…

Written by Hunter Allen May 02, 2014

PowerTap Extends Warranty to 2 Years on Powermeters Worldwide

As one of the original names in power measurement, PowerTap has been refining their hub based power meters for over 15 years now. They are…

Written by Zach Overholt April 28, 2014

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

The 2014 Heck of the North, a 100 mile gravel cycling classic in Two Harbors, Minnesota, will be held Saturday, October 4th. Video above of…

Written by Kristi Benedict April 25, 2014

Verve’s new InfoCrank Power Meter

Announced as early as last spring and shown as recently as Sea Otter, Australian specialists Verve Cycling have opened up a pre-order process for their…

Written by Cory Benson April 24, 2014

SOC 13: Wahoo’s Universal TICKR HR Monitor Shipping, RFLKT iPhone Bike Computer gets a +

If you’re looking to track your heart rate, but only want to use one strap for all of your devices, Wahoo has you covered. Thanks…

Written by Zach Overholt April 22, 2014

New Garmin 1000 Cycling Computer Talks to Di2, Smartphones & Your Friends

When the latest Garmin 810 and 510 debuted in January 2013, they introduced mobile syncing to bring live ride tracking, weather alerts and instant uploads.…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 09, 2014

Peaks Coaching: Put Some Training in Your Training Races

by BJ Basham, PCG master coach The start of the season is here, and the early spring training race series are beginning. Many riders see…

Written by Hunter Allen April 04, 2014

Wahoo Fitness Adds Android App, Turns Billions More Smartphones into Cycling Computers

Wahoo Fitness, which has built its marketing around being an iPhone powered fitness equipment provider has just expanded its bag of tricks with a new…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 02, 2014