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VO2 Max Intervals: Is Shorter Better?

Some recent reading and self experimentation has led me to this idea: are there effective alternatives to standard VO2 Max intervals? It all started with a video about short intervals by Dr. Stephen Seiler. “The Rønnestad” Workout Dr. Seiler gave examples of shorter interval workouts designed to reach various outcomes. The first one he read more...

Base Training Mixed with Racing – the Secret to Success?

Over the past few years, riders like Tom Pidcock, Mathieu van der Poel, and Wout van Aert have become the center of debate about traditional base training versus a mix of training and racing cyclocross. All three riders have found incredible success on the road, while still being very successful at cyclocross (not to mention read more...

Physiological Impact of Cyclocross Racing

With the cyclocross season in full swing, I thought it would be fun to dive into the physiological impact of cyclocross racing. Anyone who has raced or watched cyclocross, knows that it consists largely of anaerobic/explosive effort. Races start out at a full sprint, followed by a series of short hard efforts, as riders read more...

Leuven Circuit: 2021 Road Worlds Finish Analysis

With the 2021 Road Cycling World Championships behind us, I thought it would be fun to dig into the numbers of what was one of the most technical races and finishes in recent memory. The final 38km of the race took place on an urban circuit in Leuven, Belgium. It came after nearly 230km of read more...