Based on my previous history of injuries related to the bike I have become a big supporter of a proper bike fit. While training for IM USA in 2004 I hurt my knee by riding in a position that was too aggressive and sitting way too low. I was very fast and very […]

I read about and see so many people focusing on expensive gimmicks and training plans all aimed at making you faster. This is all fine and good and there is a place for this. However, many people are missing out on lots of free speed, especially on the bike.
The easiest and quickest way to get […]

Well we just returned from a week of riding from our base camp in Table Rock State Park which is located in Pickens, SC.  I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to get in some early season riding.  Table Rock is located pretty much on the North Carolina/South Carolina border right in the heart […]

The Myth of the ‘Off Season’
If you spend time hanging around many endurance athletes you will find that each one of them have a different idea of what makes up an ‘off season’. Some might advocate extensive periods of no training, or minimal training of up to a month in duration. Others take the exact […]

The Importance of the Taper
The taper is probably one of the most important, and often overlooked, parts of any training program.  However, a well put together and effective taper can make a huge difference on race day. 
The taper is the period of reduced training volume before a major race.  This period allows the body to […]

After purchasing my new road bike in the spring I decided that I didn’t need to pay the extra money to get fitted. When I had purchased a Triathlon bike a few years before I was fitted by one of the most respected fitters in the industry. Because I had only ever road […]