Shhhh... can you keep a secret? Sometimes, I listen to music when I'm cycling alone and have a long ride. I know a lot of people will frown when they hear this but, I enjoy it. Recently, I had the opportunity to review the Sena R1 Smart Cycling Helmet and...
The Gorby – A Zwift Workout
I had a one-hour trainer ride on Zwift. It was cold and there was no way I was going outside to do this ride. I looked at my options and saw a ride I hadn't done yet, called The Gorby. I was excited about it. I read in small print...
How do I get Stronger on the Bike?
The bike is one of my struggles. No, I take that back, all three disciplines are hard for me and I don't do any particularly well. However, I do love the sport of triathlon and constantly try to better myself. One of the questions that I often find myself asking...
Zwift Tour: Emily’s Short Mix
If you have less than an hour to spend on Zwift, then consider checking out Emily's Short Mix. This half-hour Zwift program will get you sweating and keep you there until the ride is finished. This ride was specifically intended for a woman rider, but anyone can take the challenge....
Zwift Tour: Fire and Ice
My coach called for an hour of hills on Zwift today. She didn't specify what she wanted me to do, so I chose the Zwift Tour: Fire and Ice. It had 3,398 feet of climbing and I thought, "perfect." I went on my CompuTrainer, put on my Pearl Izumi cycling...
Tips on Buying a New Road Bike
Since it's off season, it's a great time to think about and even buy a new road bike or time trial bike. Dan Sirota, owner of Brands Cycle and Fitness in Wantagh, provided me with some tips on buying your new road bike. "For starters," he said, "the fit is...
Do You Need a Power Meter?
This was one of the best webinars I had seen in a long time and I wanted to share with you. Colin Cook of Peak Triathlon Coaching and head coach of WeRTriathletes, gives a great overview of why you need a power meter and what it can do for you....
Training Plans for Every Cycling Level – Cycling Workout Handbook by Terri Schneider
As most of the triathlons wind down for the season, many people will be in off season wondering what's next. A new book by Terri Schneider, "Training Plans for Every Cycling Level - Cycling Workout Handbook - Improve Fitness with 100 of the Best Cycling Workouts," is a perfect book...
Where Are The Safest (and Worst) Places to Ride a Bike?
Where are the safest (and worst) places to ride a bike? When I was in my 20's, I would ride my bike around Manhattan and felt completely safe! Today, I may go to Central Park, but forget about riding on the street! Unfortunately, I don't even feel safe riding on...
All About the Bike
All About the Bike In this video, Colin Cook of Peak Tri Coaching gives a complete overview of everything related to the bike. Questions like: Should I buy a tri bike or stay with a road bike? or Should I get a power meter and what exactly does it do?...