Blog: The Coaching Chronicles

The Process of Progress: Masters Cycling  (40+)

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From Olympic Triathlon to Competitive Masters Cycling     Jeffrey Gracik’s journey into competitive cycling began with a triathlon. After his wife encouraged him to try the sport, he quickly realized that the cycling portion was the only part he enjoyed and excelled at. This led him to focus solely on cycling, which he initially used…

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The Process of Progress: Masters (40+:) Development Interview with Jeff Burt-Gracik

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This video is an interview with Master’s cyclist Jeff Burt-Gracik, where he discusses his journey into bike racing and his development as a competitive cyclist. He shares how he balances a rigorous 10-12 hour a week training schedule with his personal and professional life, the importance of a disciplined training plan, and the significant impact…

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Junior Cycling Development: Mac Tomkins’ Ascent

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Find out how coach Taylor can help your development Introduction Mac and I started our coach-athlete relationship shortly after he attended a USAC junior cycling development camp. The camp was a great place to start, to help riders identify their level, start to learn how to train effectively and give them guidance on where to…

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Why Results Aren’t Everything: A More Balanced Take on Youth Cycling

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In youth cycling, it can feel like everything revolves around results. Whether it’s a local crit or a national championship, there’s a lot of pressure to perform…and perform well. That pressure can come from all kinds of places: wanting to prove yourself, hoping to impress someone, chasing a future in the sport. And while there’s…

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Josh Lebo Details his Bid for Podium at USPRO Nationals Time Trial

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The USPRO national championships are right around the corner, and Source Endurance has several athletes looking to make their mark on the national stage. I have been working with Josh Lebo for the past year to help him prepare for the time trial, with a top five in mind and getting onto the podium as…

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The Perfect Deployment: Titan Racing Leverages Teamwork in Two-Pronged Attack

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How can Source Endurance help you? Plenty of times a team will roll up to a race with a full squad and every intention of winning in dominant fashion.  More often than not those teams are sent home with shattered expectations and confusion about what could have gone wrong. This is not that story but…

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

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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…

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High Altitude Training, Racing and Events

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Learn how to maximize performance at altitude. This presentation covers high altitude effects, training benefits, protocols, pacing, return strategies, race day tips, and key supplements. By Taylor Warren. Source Endurance

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Inside the Staff Meeting: Optimal Crank Length

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Go inside a Source Endurance staff meeting as Coaches and Master Fitters Zack Allison and Matt Hill discuss optimal crank length.

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SDSU Cycling and Source Endurance Announce Partnership to Elevate Collegiate Cycling Performance

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SAN DIEGO, CA – SDSU Cycling, a dynamic and growing sport club at San Diego State University, and Source Endurance, a leading provider of science-based cycling coaching and performance services, are excited to announce a new partnership aimed at enhancing the performance and development of SDSU cyclists. This collaboration will provide SDSU Cycling athletes with access…

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