Training, Racing, and Nutrition Advice for Cyclists

Tested: FLEXR Sports Bottle

For something as simple and basic as a water bottle, we sure have had a lot of innovation the past few years! We had the BPA fiasco and all the new BPA-free bottles, bottles with new types of insulation, and bottles with new bite valves on the lids. Well, now we have bottles that don’t [...]

Tested: Sammz Oats

It’s no secret I eat oatmeal. I have already written why oatmeal is the perfect breakfast for a long day, and in my opinion, it’s the #1 high-energy food for endurance athletes. But what I never had was oatmeal made from freshly milled, hand-blended oats. That changed when I tried Sammz Oats, a product from [...]

Tested: True Protein Whey Protein Concentrate

TrueProtein.com is an online store that sells all types of protein powders in bulk. You can order by the pound and mix and match to your heart’s content. Today I’ll review the True Protein Whey Protein Concentrate…

Why You Should Ride a Slow, Heavy Bike in the Winter

Winter training is generally going to be tough. You’re either going to be riding inside and bored, or you’ll be outside in the cold, harsh conditions. If you will be outside in the cold, along with your warm clothing, you’ll need a beater bike. A winter “beater” bike is generally heavier, slower, cheaper, and tougher [...]

Tested: P90X

P90X has nothing to do with cycling or endurance sports, but it’s extremely popular and comes in a 13-DVD set, so I figured there must be something to it. As it turns out, the workout program can indeed work for endurance athletes! Here’s how I see it…

Precision Nutrition vs The Paleo Diet

Unless you are blessed with genetics that let you eat fast food for every meal and still feel great, nutrition will play a vital role in your success in endurance sports. But you have to choose the right nutrition plan to fit your needs. Here I compare two popular choices…

FAQ: Can You Give Me a Free Training Plan?

A lot of people write in asking for training plans. I give everyone just about the same answer, so if you’re looking for a training plan, please read this…

Tested: Visual Impact for Women

Training plans for women are a funny topic. When it comes to endurance sports, training plans follow the same principles, no matter if you’re a man or woman, young or old. But if any sort of weight lifting is involved, training advice changes dramatically for different genders. Why is that?

Tested: FRS Healthy Protein

My review of FRS Healthy Protein, the latest FRS energy drink now with 25g whey protein and less sugar…