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Weekly wisdom: Consistency is the key to success
We all know that to become better at something we need to practice. It seems obvious but to become better a better cyclist, you have to p...
What is the ideal cadence?
Riding a bike is different from other endurance sports. When we ride a bike, we have the ability to change gears and to choose a cadence ...
How long should I wait before doing another hard workout?
Every week, Alison Powers and her fellow ALP Cycles coaches — Jennifer Sharp and Patricia Schwager —share their experience, stories and a...
Team tactics 101
Every week, Alison Powers and her fellow ALP Cycles coaches — Jennifer Sharp and Patricia Schwager —share their experience, stories and a...
Back to basics: work on your skills and weaknesses
Every week, Alison Powers and her fellow ALP Cycles coaches — Jennifer Sharp and Patricia Schwager —share their experience, stories and a...
New year's resolutions and how to stick to them
Some people believe in setting new year’s resolution, others think it isn’t a very good idea because after just a few weeks things often ...
Plan to succeed in 2017
How do I set goals? "Fail to plan and you plan to fail." This saying has more importance than you realise. In order to be successful at a...
5 tips to avoid getting dropped
Every week, Alison Powers and her fellow ALP Cycles coaches — Jennifer Sharp and Patricia Schwager —share their experience, stories and a...
Winter season is flu season, and cyclists are not immune
Winter season is also flu season, and getting sick is always a setback in training. It takes time and energy to recover from a cold or f...
Watch your posture for strong, pain-free riding
While most of us do spend the time to get a proper bike fit, I’m finding that too little attention is spent on how we sit on our bikes. D...
Ask ALP: Why am I so sore two days after a big effort?
Every week, Alison Powers and her fellow ALP Cycles coaches — Jennifer Sharp and Patricia Schwager —share their experience, stories and a...
Get the most of your training: stop coasting and soft pedaling
With work, family and other commitment, most of us are limited to 8 to 12 hours of training time per week. To get the most out of limited...
Do’s and Don’ts of the Off Season
Last week, pro cyclist Loren Rowney shared her joie de vivre approach to the off season, filled with drinking, binge eating, adventures a...
How to find a cycling coach
Every week, Alison Powers and her fellow ALP Cycles coaches — Jennifer Sharp and Patricia Schwager —share their experience, stories and a...
Coaching in the off-season
In the northern hemisphere, the 2015 road racing season is coming to an end. A lot of racers start to think about the off-season and look...
Five lessons learned at the US Pro Challenge by a first-time sports director
Every week, Alison Powers and her fellow ALP Cycles coaches — Jennifer Sharp and Patricia Schwager —share their experience, stories and a...
Ask ALP: I'm feeling a little burnt out. How do I stay motivated?
Every week, Alison Powers and her fellow ALP Cycles coaches — Jennifer Sharp and Patricia Schwager —share their experience, stories and a...
Ask ALP: How do I train with minimal free time?
Every week, Alison Powers and her fellow ALP Cycles coaches — Jennifer Sharp and Patricia Schwager —share their experience, stories and a...
Ask ALP: How do I become a better climber?
Every week, Alison Powers and her fellow ALP Cycles coaches — Jennifer Sharp and Patricia Schwager —share their experience, stories and a...