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...

The Long, Slow, Distance Ride Needs a Name Change

We need to change the verbiage of one of the oldest cycling training methods: Long, Slow, Distance (LSD). I’m a fan of keeping the acronym, but its (new) meaning should be “Long, Steady, Distance”. Agree with me now, and you can stop reading. However, for a full explanation, enjoy the following (that may also 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...

The Importance of Heat Adaptation in Cycling

Last week, I went out for one of my traditional Threshold rides. The workout was eight minutes at threshold with four minutes rest, repeat four times. It was nothing new to me, as I was in the middle of a nice threshold build block. The ride started out great. After my warm up, I headed read more...

The KISS Principal for Workouts

When I first started training, I used the infamous Cyclist's Training Bible to plan out my season and come up with workouts. Weekends often consisted of a pair of group rides in which I would either hang for dear life or smash myself into the ground. During the weeks I would do some structured read more...

The Magic of the Three Hour Ride

The “long ride” is one of the pillars of any cycling training plan. Even the most basic recreational cyclist does a long ride almost every weekend. Oftentimes cyclists will do two long rides on both Saturday and Sunday. Needless to say it’s not just a pillar of training, but a staple of any cyclist read more...