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The Potential Benefits of Quercetin Supplementation for Endurance Cyclists

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Study Summary This small pilot study examined whether seven days of quercetin supplementation (1,000 mg/day) could improve energy metabolism, reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, and enhance high-intensity cycling performance in 12 physically active male students. Using a randomized, single-blind crossover design, participants completed two seven-day supplementation periods of quercetin and placebo, separated by a week … Read more

Cycling Training in the Heat Makes You Faster In Cooler Weather

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SUMMARY FINDINGS This research study found that trained cyclists who performed endurance training in warm conditions (33°C or 92°F) showed greater improvements in performance and cellular adaptations compared to cyclists training in cooler conditions (18°C or 64°F). We all know that training in the heat for a race in the heat is important for heat adaptation. However, this study … Read more

Coldest Water Bottle for Extreme Heat Biking: A Shootout & Review of the Best Bottles For Summer Cyclists 2021

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Coldest Water Bottle Bike Cycling

We live and ride bikes in Texas. Yes, that Texas. The one that is a summer suburb of hell, where the heat index is often 104ºF + (40ºC) and real temperatures of 100ºF (37ºC) are common. Cycling in the heat is tough. Water or hydration mixes go down better cold than hot and also play … Read more

Ketone Ester Protocols from a World Team Cycling Physician

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Frank Llosa and Dr. Dag Van Eslande talk about using ketone esters for cycling success. Dr. Dag van Elslande is the UCI World Tour Israel Startup Nation (ISN) team doctor. He advises Tour de France racers and other World Tour riders. Ketone EsterTesting Protocol for In Race Usage How do you know if Ketone Esters … Read more

Reverse Ramp Test Training Session Cycling Experiment for Improved FTP?

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Reverse Ramp Workout Cycling for FTP and V02max Improvement

Try this reverse ramp workout on Zwift or Trainer Road or RGT to see if it improves your VO2max or FTP. I’ve been reading a great deal on front-loaded efforts to raise heart rate and then holding on at slightly lower wattage to keep HR in the VO2max zone for longer. Additionally, a study has … Read more

Training Mental Toughness in Cycling: Polarized Unknown Chaos Workouts

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We often train our physiological systems for racing, but what about training for mental toughness? Can that be trained? If you’ve competed for any amount of time, you know in almost every race something unexpected happens. The ability to mentally cope with the unknown and unexpected is vital to race success. A Deeper Look at … Read more

Axxion Rocker Plate Review for Indoor Cycling

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Axxion Rocker Plate Review

I recently purchased the DIY Axxion® Rocker Plate Kit from Traxxion Dynamics®. Here is the full, unbiased review. What is a Rocker Plate? A rocker plate is a device that sits under your bike mounted to a trainer. It allows the trainer to toggle from left to right (and in some designs, forward and backward) … Read more