Racing MTB and Evolving as An Athlete – Sandra Walter

by Peter Glassford | Jan 31, 2023 | Racing

Sandra Walter has been one of Canada’s top Mountain bike racers for over 20 years. We discuss how she has evolved with the sport and managed to stay motivated and keep improving over the years. Sandra is one of our favorite athletes and we are very happy to have...

Should We Be Peaking and Tapering for Goal Races as Cyclists?

by Molly Hurford | Jan 5, 2023 | Racing

In other words, should the number of big, major goals we have for the coming season be correlated to how many times we can peak? How should we think about goal races versus times we need peaks? As cyclists, this is actually a bit trickier than it would be for a...

Finding Fun in Racing – Lea Davison

by Peter Glassford | Nov 22, 2022 | Racing

Lea Davison is a 2x Olympic mountain biker from Vermont. She co-founded Little Bellas MTB an organization that gets girls on bikes and is an active advocate for LGBTQ rights. Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!)...

It’s Time to Make Your Gear Wishlist for the 2023 Racing Season

by Molly Hurford | Oct 21, 2022 | Gear, Racing

We know, this seems a little wild… but right now—the offseason for most of us—is the best time to start your gear wishlist for next season. Now is a great time, because you just emerged from your actual racing season and you know exactly what worked, what...

My DNF at Ultra Trail Harricana + What It Reminded Me

by Molly Hurford | Sep 17, 2022 | Racing

This past weekend, I was on the start line of Ultra Trail Harricana in Quebec, lined up for the 125km race. To make a long story short, it was very much not my day. From the first minutes, nothing felt right. My gut hadn’t been thrilled with me all day, and let...

Eating During Endurance Training & Racing – Kylee Van Horn

by Peter Glassford | Sep 13, 2022 | Racing

Kylee Van Horn returns to the Podcast to answer Training and Racing Nutrition Questions. Topics include overcoming ‘trouble’ eating during races, inability to swallow while racing, beet root juice, how much carb to take in, post – workout fueling,...