How Much Time Does it Take to Improve FTP?

As a reader of our blog, you’re probably familiar with the term FTP, or functional threshold power. This number is most often approximated to maximal one hour power output and is one of the foundations of modern training and performance analysis for cycling. Very much like your 1 mile, 5k or 10k pace in running,…

Read More

Improve Your FTP

Maximize your Functional Threshold Power Functional Threshold Power (FTP) on the mind? FTP is arguably one of the most important performance indicators we have. Thus, improving and comparing FTP is a natural desire. We’ve assembled a range of resources, training plans, and coaching to answer key questions like: Why does FTP matter? How long does…

Read More

Performance Improvement and Pitfalls in Weight Cutting for Virtual eRacing

“That rider is cheating at e-racing (Zwift)!” seems to be a common utterance among virtual e-racers (Zwift, RGT, Rouvy, Bkool, FulGaz) regardless of what platform they’re using.  Without a doubt every platform has cheating issues that they’re working hard to remedy and I’m sure there is significant progress being made. However, the rider could simply…

Read More

Three ways to increase your FTP

Hire a coach and level up your FTP Functional Threshold Power or FTP is a single power value used by athletes and coaches to define a range of training ‘zones’ as well as assess overall fitness gains, losses, and status. FTP, as defined by Andy Coggan and Hunter Allen, is the highest average power or…

Read More

Kickr FTP Test: An Essential First Step

You might have noticed that on Mondays we offer several Kickr Threshold Tests. If you have participated in a riding class on the Wahoo Kickr you know that the efforts are all relative to your ability and the resistance applied by the trainer is based on your “Threshold.” If you are unfamiliar with what Lactate…

Read More

Functional Threshold Power (FTP): What Can it Tell Us?

As a bike racer, or even a recreational rider, lactate threshold, commonly called functional threshold power, or FTP, is something you have almost surely heard about. A rider’s FTP is the maximum number of watts he or she can hold steadily for roughly an hour. While not precisely the same in terms of physiological definition,…

Read More

Training Consistency and Compliance: Fundamentals of Success

Kim Rein Storm headshot

Hire a Coach Training Consistency and Compliance: The True Fundamentals of Success   Across the vastness of the internet exist countless articles with lists that inspire athletes to improve FTP, increase VO2 max, sprint better. But what we rarely see from our consumer media sources is that success requires two fundamentals that aren’t flashy and…

Read More

Cycling Training Plans

SOURCE ENDURANCE TRAINING PLANS Source Endurance Cycling Training Plans These sport specific cycling training plans are designed by our licensed cycling coaches who not only have advanced degrees in fields like exercise science and nutrition, but years of experience coaching pro cyclists. In addition, most of our coaches race at an elite if not pro…

Read More

VO2 Max Block Training and Maintenance + A Free 8 Week Training Plan

block periodization

Endurance coaches and athletes are continually searching for effective ways to boost cycling performance, and block periodization for VO2 max training has emerged as an exciting approach. Traditionally, cyclists spread VO2 max workouts throughout their training cycle, usually performing one or two sessions per week. However, recent scientific studies highlight the benefits of concentrating these…

Read More

VO2 Max Testing in San Diego with Source Endurance

Running Vo2 max

Did you know that Source Endurance has partnered with San Diego State University to offer laboratory performance testing??? The SDSU lab offers VO2 max testing, along with lactate threshold testing and DEXA scans. This is a great time of year to get baseline data to help you tailor your training approach to meet your upcoming…

Read More

Measuring the Benefits of Training Consistency

Kim DNA @mitchrigram

Learn how Source Endurance can help you Today we’re going to dive a bit deeper into the  Kimberly Lucie (Instagram) case study to examine some measurable benefits of training consistency and compliance. Hopefully, this will give all of us the confidence and motivation to trust the process of fully committing to your goals and to…

Read More

The Road to UCI Gravel World Championship

Sofia UCI Gravel Worlds

Hire a Source Endurance Coach This past month, Team USA’s Elite UCI Gravel World’s roster came out for said race taking place on October 5-6th in Leuven, Belgium. On that roster, two Source Endurance athletes were selected to participate in the Elite Women’s race. This is quite a big deal, as our small coaching company…

Read More

Annual Performance Evaluation in Cycling

The Annual Performance Evaluation in cycling, when paired with an athlete’s self-evaluation is a crucial tool for identifying areas of needed improvement, tracking progress, improving performance durability, advancing results, and achieving personal milestones.

Read More

Brody McDonald: U23 World Championship Road Race Prep

Brody McDonald Team USA

Brody McDonald is one of the favorites to win the U23 World Championship road race in Glasgow. In this article, we take a look at his training and preparation for the race. We discuss his focus on volume and zone 2 training, his on-the-bike nutrition, his racecraft, and his taper. We also give our predictions for how he will perform in Glasgow.

Read More

Cory Williams, Evolution of Excellence

Cory Williams- Riding

I had heard about Cory prior to 2016 but in all honesty I didn’t know much about him.  I knew he was one of the fastest and most explosive field sprinters in North America.  But his Achilles Heel was that he couldn’t consistently reach the finish line with the peloton. As the Performance Director on the Elevate- KHS Pro Cycling Team there was a distinct need to see improvement from one of the team’s designated closers.  

Read More

Adam Mills MSEd

Adam Mills Source Endurance cycling coach

Level 1 USA Cycling Coach with a long history of clients earning national championships. Masters Degree in Exercise Science and former UCI Director Sportif. He’s also a USAC Coach Educator

Read More

Rider Development: From a Cat 2 to U23 National Champion

I was introduced to Alex Hoehn and his family by a mutual friend and Source Endurance alumnus, Phil Groninger. Phil had always said, “This kid is crazy good.  Watch him and you’ll see he has the right stuff.” Apparently, Phil made a similar pitch to Alex and his family about the work we do as…

Read More

Saving Your Season

Where is the line between procrastination and irresponsibility? We don’t mow the lawn the exact day it needs it. Yet, if we wait too long, the city sends us a citation. We don’t depart an extra hour early just to make sure we are on time, yet if we’re consistently late it’s deemed irresponsible.  And…

Read More

Cycling Base Training, Part 3

As Heath Blackgrove, 2004 Olympian and long time pro cyclist, put it to me once, “if you do aerobic base right, everything else comes easily.” It’s hard to argue with results. Base training done right is a little different for everyone though. With training intensity and duration changing based on individual factors such as available time and family commitments,…

Read More

Case Study: Matt Kotarbinski, Scout Cycling Team

Matt Kotarbinski is a Cat 2 from Boulder on SE ambassador program Scout Cycling Team. He has a true sprinter phenotype. Coached by Zack Allison, they put in a lot of work this year to improve upon his talents and minimize his weaknesses. Below is a recap of his improvements between 2015 and 2016 and…

Read More

Cyclocross and Aerobic Training

With cyclocross season fast approaching, many athletes are starting to get serious about training for the cycling’s cooler weather discipline. In a recent article, coach Zack Allison covered the importance of anaerobic capacity in cyclocross. Anaerobic capacity is a massive part of ‘cross, but that doesn’t mean you can neglect the aerobic engine and its…

Read More

Intervals for Criterium Racing

With the season ramping up in SoCal and beyond, it’s time that many bike racers want to improve their crit racing fitness and make the most of workouts in the coming heat. The best way to improve your criterium skills is to mimic the demands of the racing itself. Crits are fun, FAST, and short.…

Read More

Case Study: Using Intervals to Correct Deficiencies

The idea of “threshold power” or any one of its analogous titles has been seen as an end-all, be-all by too many athletes, coaches, and competitors in endurance based sports, particularly cycling. However, at the elite level, many of these general fitness and performance markers fall to the wayside, and for good reason. When examining performance at the…

Read More

Intervals to prep for your next gravel grinder

Gravel riding and gravel racing is a unique cycling venture. With long durations like road racing but equipment similar to cyclocross, training for gravel races is different from other styles of events. By applying the same principles that guide us through all aspects of coaching- specificity and overload- we can design new workouts specific to…

Read More