Posts tagged training tuesday

Do more by doing less. The key to maximizing your cyclocross training and racing is maximizing your rest and sleep. Coach Chris Mayhew tells you how.

Stuck inside? Take your cyclocross training to Zwift and still get a hard workout in. We look at intervals that can be done using the game’s features.

Winding down from your cyclocross race is key to being able to race again the next day or weekend. Chris Mayhew offers tips for your post-race routine.

The RAD Roller, RAD Axle and RAD Rod are three products designed for self-massage. We see if they can help you recover between cyclocross races.

‘Cross practices are a key part of getting ready for the upcoming cyclocross season. Chris Mayhew has advice on how to get the most out of your practice.

Want to develop your cyclocross technical skills or attend a ‘cross clinic this preseason? Coaches Davis, Mayhew and Maloney have advice to help.

Intervals? Endurance rides? Long Runs? What not to do? Our coaches give their advice on how best to prepare for cyclocross season in July and August.

The best way to get ready for the cyclocross preseason is to take a break. Coach Chris Mayhew describes how, when and why to take some time off the bike.

Coach Chris Mayhew provides reasons you might (and might not) want a cycling coach and how to go about finding a relationship that helps you succeed.

Chris Mayhew has covered a lot of topics for CXM Training Tuesday. Take a look through his archive for the answers to questions you might have.

Our brain can be our worst enemy as athletes. We review The Brave Athlete by Simon Marshal PhD and Lesley Paterson that seeks to provide tools for developing mental strength.

You signed up for your first gravel grinder, what’s next? Coach Kata Skaggs has gear must-haves and don’t needs to help you get the most from your rough road adventure.

Work on your cyclocross skills with Adam Myerson and Cycle-Smart in this 2004 skills DVD. Learn dismounting, re-mounting, carrying and more.

A good bike fit can make you stronger and less injury prone. Chris Mayhew talks to two experts about the cyclocross benefits of a dialed in bike fit.

The offseason is a great time to improve your cyclocross bike handling. We offer some ideas to help spark your technical skill creative juices.

Training before your big gravel or adventure bike ride can help preapre you for the grind. Coach Kata Skaggs has some advice for preparing for your first gravel ride.

Beat the bonk and stay fueled on your long, hard rides this summer. Coach Chris Mayhew offers advice on nutrition basics and monitoring calories in this Training Tuesday.

It’s never too early to start preparing for the December 2018 Cyclocross Nationals in Louisville. Coach Mayhew provides some advice for making sure you’re ready for the demands of the hilly course.

Winter riding is good, but it can easy to make some mistakes. Coach Mayhew offers some tips for getting the most out of your offseason training to be ready when the weather turns warm and sunny.

How do you evaluate your cyclocross season? Coach Chris Mayhew says that both hard and soft data can help you objectively assess how the year went. Learn how power data, input from others and your own happiness can help you improve for next season.

Sven Nys’ son Thibau already shares his dad’s commitment to hard work. This series of videos shows some of the off-the-bike drills Thibau does to improve his explosion and agility.

Learn from your season by taking stock of your year. Write down goals, successes and things to improve on to get ready for 2018. Coach Chris Mayhew provides advice for getting ready for success in 2018.

Whether winding down or gearing up for Nationals, now is a good time to get ready for a successful end of season. Coach Chris Mayhew is back with advice on finishing the season strong and handling the holidays with grace.

As the calendar ticks to November, muddy cyclocross conditions become more common. In this Training Tuesday, Chris Mayhew has advice for mastering the mud.

Overstarting is a problem that plagues cyclocross racers at all levels. Coach Chris Mayhew provides advice on starting smart to have your best possible race.

Knowing how much to eat on race day can be tricky, especially if you race late. Coach Chris Mayhew offers advice on how to fuel your cyclocross race days.

Coach Chris Mayhew of JBV Coaching has got your back. Mayhew is quite familiar with back issues that plague cyclocross racers, and stresses prevention for racers not familiar with such pain.

Overtraining is something that can take the fun and performance out of bike racing. The author describes his personal experience of a year of overtraining.

Can a smart watch really help you train smarter, get fit or lose weight? For Training Tuesday, we evaluate whether the Fitbit Surge is worth the splurge.

Nutritionist Kristen Arnold joins this week’s Training Tuesday to provide advice on proper nutrition for the demands of racing cyclocross.