Mar
13
Why do coaches hate ERG Mode?
Erg mode is convenient. It's precise. It's popular. And a surprising number of experienced coaches quietly
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Coach Jeff Winkler
USA Cycling Level 1 Coach
Training Peaks Level 2 Coach
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Nutrition Coach
Collegiate National Champion 1993
USA National Team Member (1989-1990)
Mar
05
ERG Mode for Indoor Training: The Complete Guide
What Is ERG Mode?
If you've spent any time on a smart trainer, you've probably encountered
4 min read
Dec
14
New Bike Review: Allied Able
The new Allied Able is one of a few "big tire" drop-bar bikes that have started to make
4 min read
Nov
17
Sifting the wheat from the chaff: Hi-Carb Fueling
We are constantly being bombarded with new content related to training techniques, supplements, new equipment, etc. So much content is
2 min read
Nov
12
Off-season Reset
It is often a good idea to take a significant break in the "off" or "transition"
2 min read
Oct
06
Building a Foundation
Setting yourself up to being stronger on the bike 2026 starts now. The work you put in during the fall
2 min read
Sep
15
How do I get stronger in 2026?
While this is a very specific question, it raises the more general issue of how does year-to-year improvement happen?
The
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Sep
04
SwissRX Synthesis: Final Word
For anyone who missed my earlier posts, I tried this product for 30 days to see if it produced the
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Aug
31
Coaching for 2026
I will be accepting 5 athletes for coaching services for 2026. I think we'll be a good fit
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Aug
27
Haleakala - just 10,000ft in a single climb!
I got to spend some time in Maui recently and decided to rent a bike and climb one of Hawaii&
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