At the top of the Niagara Escarpment, the peloton was corralled on the startline with Georgian Bay behind, a chairlift to the side and a gravel road that cut through…
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How Cyclists are Transforming their Performances Using High Carb Fuel
The professional peloton has been consistently breaking speed records over the past two seasons in nearly every World Tour event. There’s no doubt that we have seen equipment and training improvements,…
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Performance and the Power meter
How the advances of data analysis have helped…and hindered the sport Bike racers at every level of the sport are now breaking records in all disciplines whether the track, road…
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In The News
Physical activity improves cognitive and mental health in all sorts of ways. Here’s why, and how to reap the benefits. How Exercise Strengthens your Brain>> Ashlin Barry had a strong…
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Athlete Care with Skratch Labs
Skratch Labs Co-founder, Dr. Allen Lim has been a champion of Athlete Care since the 1990s. As a former bike racer and an exercise physiologist, Allen understands the nutritional, physical…
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Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Optimizing Altitude Training with Dr. Trent Stellingwerff
Dr. Trent Stellingwerff reviews the research and gives practical tips on how to optimize altitude training in preparation for events both at altitude or at sea level. Topics: Altitude Training…
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Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Ketone Supplementation and Performance Optimization with Dr. Peter Hespel
World-renowned sports scientist Dr. Peter Hespel explains the potential benefits of ketone supplementation for athletes. Topics: Nutritional Supplements In this week’s episode, we talk with world-renowned sports scientist, Dr.…
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Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Exploring Continuous Glucose Monitors with Dr. Jamie Whitfield and Dr. Dana Lis
Dr. Jamie Whitfield and Dr. Dana Lis discuss the body’s remarkable ability to regulate blood glucose, and the practical applications of continuous glucose monitors in high-performance disciplines. In this episode,…
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In The News
If we all rode bikes like the Dutch, CO2 emissions would drop by 690 million tons! New York city leaders are racing to regulate battery-powered mobility devices, which have been…
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Prepare For Summer Adventures
Maximize your performance and endurance. As the summer solstice approaches, long rides and challenging events are on the agenda. Equipment, comfort on the bike, fuel and recovery become increasingly important to ensure…
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How To Avoid Overtraining – with Dr. Trent Stellingwerf
Learn how to get the most from your training and fueling—and avoid the pitfalls of overtraining—with advice from a leading academic. Dr. Trent Stellingwerff is a leading academic in the…
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Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Understanding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)—with Dr. Emily Kraus
In the latest episode of Fast Talk Femmes, we learn more about RED-S, its effects on female endurance athletes, and ways to prevent it. Fast Talk Femmes Episode 105 // Feb…