When we start a training plan for cycling, we might be thinking about going faster in a race, finishing a big ride or improving our functional...
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Should You Use the Auto-Pause Feature on Your Garmin Bike Computer
Let The Timer Run! When you're out on a ride, it can be tempting to use every feature your Garmin bike computer offers, including the Auto-Pause...
Time-Limited – Zwift or Smart Trainer Base Training Plan
Build your fitness 3+ months out from your goal event. Uses Smart Trainer ‘structured’ downloads with workouts that can also be taken outside when possible. Includes strength/core workouts.
How to Use Peloton With Training Peaks
A common question and frustration for Peloton users is that the platform does not play nicely with other platforms, such as Training Peaks. While...
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Products We LoveEmpower Your AdventureThe Consummate Athlete Gear GuideThis page has links and descriptions of our favorite gear for endurance...
Getting Started | Testing and Logging Data (day 5)
Get StartedDay 5: Testing & Logging Data Today we talk about Data and Metrics and … yes … TESTING. No need to panic, we are just pedaling...
Getting Started | Short Forms and Terminology (day 4)
Get StartedDay 4: Short Forms & TerminologyThis glossary of short terms that are used in Consummate Athlete Coaching and Training Plans. ...
3 Months to MTB Nationals Training Plan
XCO mountain bike - 12 weeks out - 3 month plan This plan is best applied 8-12 weeks ahead of your goal of Cross-Country or 'XCO' mountain bike race...
Paris to Ancaster Gravel Grinder Training Plan
This plan is designed to get you ready for your best Paris to Ancaster gravel race yet and is 12 weeks / 3 months long. Consummate Athletes are big...
Finish Leadville Faster
learn how to go faster in endurance mountain bike events, without spending more time on bike.
5 Ways to Organize Your Racing and Training Gear and Spring Clean for Cyclists
Organizing + Optimizing Your Spring Training “Disorder is our worst enemy.” —Greek poet Hesiod, 700 B.C. I saw this quote in a course that I'm...
Why You Need a Post-Race Ritual—Even 20 Minutes!
I wrote this thinking about the women in my life that I know. I've seen my friends cross the finish line, and before they've even caught their...