A snippet from a podcast we did that ranged across a variety of topics. This bit talks about the aerobic system, fat and sugar burning, and what it takes to get to the key parts of your rides with some energy left to giver 'er some stick.

endurance, burning sugar, and getting to the climb with energy to spare

Everyone worries about their FTP, it has become the holy grail of cycling performance. What is more important though is at what percentage of your FTP you can ride. Some of it is mental and how tough you are when it comes time to perform.

Mentality And Percent Of FTP

The cyclocross season is getting longer and longer. And now often includes one or two races per week, and maybe even a popular local midweek race series. Managing your training intensity and how many days you train at race pace is key to having a good season. You don't want to peak too soon or get tired before you reach your goal events. 

Steve goes through the ideas behind the cyclocross program and how it can make your season better.

Cyclocross program: managing intensity and keeping that endurance base

Trevor Connor, of Velonews Fast Talk fame, dropped by the gym. Trevor is a great coach with lots of experience.  While he was here we ended up having a solid and fun discussion about HiiT training, endurance, tempo and energy systems.

The Cycling Gym

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