By Michael Barry Filling or killing time we scroll, read, or flick through details and photos or others’ feats and triumphs, or even weekend rides. For many, the sense of…
Michael Barry: Sports psychology does not play a big enough part in pro cycling
The former pro weighs in on an important aspect in the sport that seems to be lacking Bike racing requires grit, sacrifice, and passion. The physical demands are met with…
Michael Barry on performance and the power meter
How the advances of data 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…
The Group Ride
By Michael Barry The group settles into formation meters after leaving the café. Like the table manners learned as children the formation is innate to us. Two abreast, tight against…
How a Tour de France rider prepares for the worst
What a professional cyclist has in the team car for every emergency on the road During the Tour de France, as in every professional bike race, the team cars will…
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,…
Fast Talk Femmes: Tips From a Super Bowl Champ Turned Track Cyclist
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…
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: 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.…
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…
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Dr. Julie Emmerman on Maximizing Your Mental Game
What happens between your ears is every bit as important as what happens in your muscles. We talk goals, mindset, body image, and more with sport psychologist Dr. Julie Emmerman.…
Switch Off To Switch On: Mindfulness and Focus on the Bike
Minutes from leaving the house, everything starts to flow. My headlight opens the roads as the neighbourhood sleeps. One car passes me before stopping at a house to throw a…