Former NFL tight end Luke Willson and his coach, Jenny Trew, share tips on skill transfer between sports. Luke Willson is a Super Bowl XLVIII Champion who has played for…
Beyond watts: Decoding the hidden strategies of being a good bike racer
A former WorldTour racer weighs in on the importance of unmeasurable data in cycling The complexities of a bicycle race are what makes it intriguing to the spectator and a…
Training: The Importance of Being Open to New Ideas and Methods
By Michael Barry Sport science, training techniques, aerodynamics, and our understanding of a multitude of variables in relation to a cyclist’s performance have evolved, or been debunked, yet absolutists remain…
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: The Group Effect: The Impact of Training Together in an Individual Sport
Explore the intricacies of cycling excellence as former Cycling Canada Endurance Track Coach Jenny Trew and Mattamy National Cycling Center Director Chris Reid divulge insights on effective training groups, developmental…
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…
Q & A with Canadian Hour Record Holder and Randonneur, Peter Leiss
PETER LEISS, 40.573 km (25.211 miles) recently set a new Canadian Men’s Age 70-74 record. This was Peter’s 2nd time riding the One Hour. Previously, he did 39.619 km to…
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…
Carving Out Pockets Of the Day
A helicopter chops the air just above us as we pedal to work through the lush valley. With a hospital close to our home we often hear the thwack of…
The Thrill of Velodrome Racing
In the track centre, riders whirl in place on rollers. Balanced on the spinning cylinders, they stare ahead with focussed eyes, finding rhythm with the music that flows out of…
The Off Season
Floating in the belly of the peloton, my thoughts drifted to the off season as they often did during late autumn races. A team rode a steady speed on the…
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: The Power Of Rest and Recovery—with Dr. Stephen Seiler
In this episode Dr. Seiler helps us understand the power of rest from a physiological perspective. Rest can help us become more disciplined and improve fitness. Fast Talk Episode 119…
Tour Of America’s Dairyland 2023
Criterium racing on tight short circuits in city centres has been at the heart of American racing for decades. The furious pace, the non-stop action and the bellowing emcees draw…