Training
Optimize your performance with our training category. Training plans, workout, nutrition, recovery tips, and much more to keep you feeling strong on the bike.
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Got Milk? Chocolate Milk Is the Ultimate Cycling Recovery Drink
You’ve pushed yourself through a challenging day on the bike, and now it’s time to replenish your body. You take off your helmet, go to…
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Do’s and Don’t’s For Planning Winter Workouts on a Bike Trainer
Winter is well underway, and that means many people have taken their training indoors. If you’ve never trained on a bike trainer before, never fear!…
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How To Keep Your Cycling New Year’s Resolution
As we enter the new year, many of us set resolutions that will improve or otherwise bring meaning into our lives. For new or established…
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5 Gym Workouts That Actually Work for Cyclists
As a cyclist, you might not have considered going hard in the gym before. But did you know gym workouts can be the perfect complement…
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Ride Smarter, Not Harder With “Zone 2” Training
Are you spending some time in Zone 2? This type of riding is a critical element for most cycling training plans. But what exactly is…
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Mike Kirby: Ride Long, Ride Happy
Interested in long rides? Thousand-kilometer trips aren’t for the faint of heart! Let’s learn from expert Mike Kirby from The Cycle Scribe as he shares…
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Do You Need to Be a Good Runner to Be a Good Cyclist?
Many runners assume that their road-tested legs will effortlessly translate to cycling supremacy. Is this a common misconception? Or does a strong running base truly…
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5 Refreshing and Easy Cycling Drink Recipes
Staying hydrated and fueled on the bike is important. But are you tired of the same old sports drinks or post-ride recovery drink? It’s time…
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7 Amazing Yoga Positions for Cyclists
Tight hamstrings and a sore back slowing you down? Look no further than yoga! These simple yoga poses for cyclists will loosen your muscles, improve…
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5 Ways Cycling Transforms Your Body
Disappointed with feeling sluggish and sedentary as a beginner cyclist? I’ve been there! For me, cycling wasn’t just about getting outdoors or losing weight; it…
About
Welcome to CyclingScoop
A little over a year ago, we started this blog with the simple mission of writing about cycling and the professional sport in a way that’s accessible to everyone.
Whether you’re new to riding, just getting into pro racing, already in love, or simply curious about some aspect or another of cycling, we welcome you!
