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This article is about using the latest technology available to maximize your race results. This is about my trips to wind tunnels with my athletes and the REAL results they have realized for their efforts.

Also, it is a look at the latest fitting system on the market, RETUL. Retul is a 3 dimensional motion capture system that precisely measures athlete's movement on the bike.... (view more) This article is about traveling through time zones with the goal of performing optimally athletically when you get there. Air travel can wreak havoc with the athletic performance but taking a few steps can help to limit its effects. If you are traveling to compete or traveling to go out to training camp and don't want to waste even a day I would suggest this article.... (view more) This is an article about my experience in the Colorado Premier Wind Tunnel in Fort Collins, Co. My athlete had incredible power output but results didn't seem to match his output. I suggested a trip to the tunnel and read how we found him close to 4 min in the 40km distance!... (view more) This is a follow up article to the Don't leave valuable time out on the course article. If you liked the first the second is a must read.... (view more) I take great pride and effort to try and prepare my athletes in so many facets for their race. Is your equipment ready? Nutrition Dialed in? Read this article and prepare for success.... (view more) This is the first in the series on how and why to train with a power meter. In this first part, the different meters available, their advantages and disadvantages are discussed. If you are considering a new power meter or possibly you first and need more information to make an informed decision this is the article for you.... (view more) This is the second part of the series and in this Software and usage is discussed. If you lied the first you will want to read this as well.... (view more) This article on sports drinks is a follow up to the Hydration Concerns and Strategies article.... (view more) Max Testa is one of the most renowned coaches in US Cycling. In this article I highlight the lessons Max has learned after 30 plus years of cycling and coaching. Great prespective from a great guy.... (view more) Hydration is always a hot topic for athletes. In this article, I highlight a presentation made by one of the top hydration specialist in the world, Dr. Larry Armstrong. In his presentation, Armstrong reviews the important aspects of hydration. I know this ia good one. When I first wrote and posted it I received an email from Kalen Abbott thanking me for a great write up of his work. It was Kalen that wrote one of the orginal articles Armstrong was using for the presentation.... (view more)