For the past two years, I was racing my bike full-time until last October, when I made a big transition in my life. I got into nursing school (starting in September 2026), and I began working part-time at a local Trek dealer.
Why Imagining the Worst Makes You a Better Cyclist
Most athletes know that consistency is the king of training fundamentals. No AI model or experienced coach is more valuable than not missing workouts.
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Why Training Like an Influencer Is Dumb
Disclosure: I write all my articles without the use of generative AI. I don’t know if that matters to you, but it does to me.
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How To Train For An Organ Transplant
I’ve had two liver transplants. The first was from a living donor in 2013; the second from a cadaveric donor in 2025. Getting an organ transplant is profoundly humbling—but receiving two? I consider myself one of the luckiest men on earth.
Why ChatGPT is Great For Coaching
I wrote my first post in 2011. For close to 15 years, I’ve tried to answer all types of training questions—ranging from the effectiveness of beet juice to how to boost your VO₂ max.
Master These Three Cycling Tips
Life is complicated enough as it is, and trying to add competitive cycling into the mix can be difficult. I’ve grown up with cycling in my life, and it’s an ongoing battle to maintain a balance between cycling and the rest of life.
A Customized Approach to Sports Nutrition
I started writing about sports nutrition on the blog about 10 years ago, when research on carbohydrate timing was still relatively new.
Reflecting on My Last Year of Training & Racing Like a Full-Time Pro
Towards the end of April, I was finishing up a big racing block, ending with a great result at BWR. I was starting to fire up my training for one of the biggest gravel races in the world: Unbound. I had been thinking about the race since I was selected for the lottery last year.
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Optimal Race Day: Pre-Ride and Arrival Tips
When preparing for a race, in a perfect world, it would be ideal to arrive at the venue a few days before the race. Taking those few days to pre-ride the course and spend the nights in a high-quality place. However, for most of us, that’s not the case; we don’t have sponsors covering our stays at these events.
Using Heat To Ride Better at Elevation
As summer gets started, it’s that time of year when key events are held at elevation, such as Leadville, Steamboat Gravel, and the Death Ride. Since decreased oxygen at high altitudes reduces physical capacity (1), it’s especially important for cyclists to choose how best to respond to the challenge of riding at elevation.