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Whether you're a parent with kids you'd like to get into cycling, have friends in this situation, or are just passionate about inspiring our next generation to have the same love for cycling as you do...this podcast is for you. In this podcast about getting kids on bikes, Darryl and Victor go over many of the important topics that should be considered and put into place.  In order to get kids safely out there riding and to feel excited and motivated to keep it up, we have put together some ideas and suggestions to help things out. Tune into this podcast to find out more about getting kids on bikes, including: Selecting the right bike for your child Safety lessons to pass on to your kids Ideas for making cycling fun for kids Maintenance tips for kids bikes Buying a new vs used kids bike Riding with your kids and Family rides How to gently get kids back on the bike if they lose interest or are scared And a whole lot more including our 360 Quick Tip about getting kids on bikes Additional Links: Darryl's poem about his Son's first ride on two wheels   Subscribe to iTunes | Subscribe to MP3 Feed

Learn to be a better cyclist by improving your bike handling skills Bike handling is one of those things that cyclists hear about or may have tried to improve but usually aren't sure where to begin. In our latest podcast Coach Rob and Victor talk about how to devlop your bike handling skills. Join Victor and Rob for a tip filled show covering: Basics of bike handling Cornering/Steering Braking Climbing/Descending Pack Riding Sprinting Averting accidents And the Quicktip

Learn to be a better cyclist by improving your bike handling skills Bike handling is one of those things that cyclists hear about or may have tried to improve but usually aren’t sure where to begin. In our latest podcast Coach Rob and Victor talk about how to devlop your bike handling skills. Join Victor […]

Core Strength For Cyclists Having core strength is important for anything you do, but it's definitely something that will help out your cycling as well.  Core strength is defined as "balanced development of the deep and superficial muscles that stabilize, align, and move the trunk of the body.  So what do you do, and how can a strong core be used to your advantage on the bike? Darryl and Victor go over the ins and outs of core strength and cycling, including: An on-the-bike test to see how strong your core is How a proper bike fit and core strength go hand in hand A not so easy on-the-bike test to test out your core strength....yikes Core exercises to improve your strength Advice from Lance Armstrong's strength coaches How core strength can help prevent injury All this and a Cycling 360 Quick Tip on core strength and spot reduction Additional Links: Core Strength Exercise (Video) Interview With about Foundation Training   Subscribe to iTunes | Subscribe to MP3 Feed

Core Strength For Cyclists Having core strength is important for anything you do, but it’s definitely something that will help out your cycling as well.  Core strength is defined as “balanced development of the deep and superficial muscles that stabilize, align, and move the trunk of the body.  So what do you do, and how […]

Nutrition Strategies to Avoid Fatigue We welcome our expert sports nutrition friend, Kelli Jennings back to the show and we discuss the topic of nutrition strategies to avoid overtraining and fatigue.  This is an extremely important topic to cyclists and all athletes out there and it's a Cycling 360 podcast you won't want to miss. Fatigue is known as physical and/or mental weariness which is the result of exerting your body.  Overtraining is a physical, behavioral, and emotional condition that can occur when the amount of intensity and volume of an individual's exercise exceeds their capacity to recover.  At this point, athletes stop making progress and can often get injured or experience negative effects. In this podcast, Kelli shares her nutritional expertise and provides details and information to help avoid fatigue and overtraining.  Tune in for information on: A breakdown on food intake and how best to structure your meals and nutrition The best time to take in certain food A nutrition strategy that will help prevent fatigue Which supplements are recommended to aide in fatigue and overtraining prevention? The benefits of coconut oil Why water is so important for your body This podcast contains so much information that you'll likely have to listen to it over and over again to soak up all the great nutrition tips. Additional Links: Almond Butter Recovery Smoothie Vegetables and Recovery Probiotic Smoothie   Subscribe to iTunes | Subscribe to MP3 Feed

Nutrition Strategies to Avoid Fatigue We welcome our expert sports nutrition friend, Kelli Jennings back to the show and we discuss the topic of nutrition strategies to avoid overtraining and fatigue.  This is an extremely important topic to cyclists and all athletes out there and it’s a Cycling 360 podcast you won’t want to miss. […]

The Technology of Cycling With the introduction of new technology coming at us so fast and furious these days, this podcast just might be obsolete very soon.  Okay, it might not be advancing that quickly...but there have been significant changes to technology in the bicycle industry over the past few years and this trend is sure to continue. In this podcast on bike technology, Victor and Darryl go over a variety of new products and features for all aspects of the bike.  They share comments and suggestions on many of them as well, so be sure to tune in and see what they recommend. In this podcast you'll hear comments, information, and suggestions on: How often you should change out various components New technology in bicycles including: Frames Cockpit Groups Wheels Tires Gearing Computers Materials (Carbon, Aluminum, Bamboo, and more) Is electronic shifting the way of the future? Will we see more road bikes with disk brakes? New technology in the world of frames and forks (road, tri, and TT bikes) The move to 11 speed Hydraulic brakes Building integration into the bike What technology is worth investing in, and which ones you should avoid Plus the Cycling 360 Quick Tip on making smart choices  Additional Links: Aero Wheels Bicycle Computers Subscribe to iTunes | Subscribe to MP3 Feed

The Technology of Cycling With the introduction of new technology coming at us so fast and furious these days, this podcast just might be obsolete very soon.  Okay, it might not be advancing that quickly…but there have been significant changes to technology in the bicycle industry over the past few years and this trend is […]

Quick Fixes and Roadside Repairs Unfortunately our bikes are not in-destructable and from time to time will have minor (or major) breakdowns.  This is one of our most important Cycling 360 podcasts ever because we go over some of the typical things that can happen and what can be done to prevent it or repair it while out on the road. Have a listen to this podcast on Quick Fixes and find out about: Typical breakdowns on the bike including: Various types of Flats Dropping seat posts Saddles that nose down Stems that aren’t tight Broken cables Broken spokes Poor shifting How to  deal with a flat tubular or a clincher on a ride or a race Bike pumps and CO2 cartridges.  What are best? How to prevent handle bars, seat posts, saddles, and stems from causing problems on your ride What do you do when breaking or shifting performance starts to suffer on a ride or a race? What to do about a broken spoke when out on the road, and what not to do Broken chains, broken cleats, and more. Plus the Cycling 360 Quick Tip on Quick Fixes by Coach Rob Additional Links: Basic Bicycle Maintenance Class Mentioned in the show The Fluent Cyclist Home page with listing of online classes Subscribe to iTunes | Subscribe to MP3 Feed

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Ultra Triathlon Our Cycling 360 listeners are in for a treat in this podcast.  We're joined by  Todd Heady of Head First Performance and discuss everything you've ever wanted to know about Ultra events like the Ultra Triathlon. Todd Heady has taken part in some unbelievable sporting events and left the Cycling 360 boys speechless with all that he's done.  Todd won the 2004 Champion of the Americas Triathlon, Lévis Double Iron Distance Ultra Triathlon, and the Virginia Double Iron Distance Ultra Triathlon in 2005.  Todd was also the top US finisher (placing 7th overall) in the 2005 World Quintuple Iron Distance (12 mile swim, 560 mile bike, 131 mile run).  That alone is enough to make your head spin. In this podcast, Darryl, Victor, and Rob ask a whole bunch of questions but in case they missed something you would like to ask Todd, be sure to contact us and we'll pass it along.  Tune into this very interesting podcast and hear about: What makes a Triathlon an Ultra Distance Triathlon What kind of training goes into preparation for an Ultra Triathlon How Todd was able to keep sane as he circled the velodrome over 500 times in his Mexican Ultra Amazing stories and tips from Todd about his experiences doing Ultra triathlons What kind of nutritional planning and intake is used for Ultra triathlons Problems that can be encountered by being an Ultra Endurance athlete: Repetitive stress injuries Gastro Intestinal Hydration Cardiac Finding time to train Affording to compete What kind of athletes excel best at Ultra events Plus a Cycling 360 Quick Tip by Todd Heady Todd is a very animated and interesting person to listen to and we invite you to join us in this podcast to hear all his stories. Additional Links: Subscribe to iTunes | Subscribe to MP3 Feed  

Ultra Triathlon Our Cycling 360 listeners are in for a treat in this podcast.  We’re joined by  Todd Heady of Head First Performance and discuss everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Ultra events like the Ultra Triathlon. Todd Heady has taken part in some unbelievable sporting events and left the Cycling 360 boys speechless […]

All about Road Races You don't have to be a road racing competitor to benefit from knowledge in this discipline, but this podcast will provide valuable information for both competitors and spectators.  There are so many different types of road cycling races and the details can definitely get confusing....so Victor, Rob, and Darryl are here with a podcast on everything about this subject. Tune into this podcast as the Cycling 360 guys discuss: The various disciplines of road racing including: Road Races Circuits Criteriums Time Trials (Road or Mountain) Omnium Stage Race Grand Tour Ultra Distance The most prevalent road races in the US and UK The differences between the various multi-day races The differences between the various single day races The various jerseys and awards given out in road races Victor's favorite type of road race to compete in and his favorite to watch Plus the Cycling 360 quick tip from Coach Rob Additional Links: Racing Jargon: Le Tour 101 Jersey Classifications and More Subscribe to iTunes | Subscribe to MP3 Feed

All about Road Races You don’t have to be a road racing competitor to benefit from knowledge in this discipline, but this podcast will provide valuable information for both competitors and spectators.  There are so many different types of road cycling races and the details can definitely get confusing….so Victor, Rob, and Darryl are here […]