Tag: Coaching

How to prep your bike for a GFNY

25 Apr 2023

If you’re participating in a GFNY, it’s essential to ensure that your bike is in excellent condition. Preparing your bike for a GFNY involves more than just pumping up the tires and oiling the

5 tips on riding in a peloton

18 Apr 2023

Riding in a peloton is a fundamental aspect of road cycling, and it’s essential to master the art of group riding if you want to improve your performance. A peloton, which refers to a

6 tips on how to improve your climbing

10 Apr 2023

Climbing is a challenging aspect of cycling that requires both physical and mental strength. Whether you’re training for a mountainous race or simply looking to improve your climbing abilities, there are several strategies that

5 tips on how you can mentally prepare for a cycling race

04 Apr 2023

Cycling races can be both physically and mentally demanding. While physical training is important, mental preparation can also significantly impact your performance. Here are five tips to help you mentally prepare for a cycling race:

To Rest Week or not to Rest Week?

05 Feb 2021

In this week’s edition of the Training Guide, GFNY Coach Christian discusses whether or not you should program rest weeks into your training plan. Rest Weeks vs De-load weeks Before we start, it’s important to

Caffeine and the Cyclist

02 Jan 2021

GFNY Coach Christian talks about caffeine in this week’s Training Guide. Cycling and coffee go together hand-in-hand: a pre-ride espresso or a mid-ride coffee stop are almost religious for some cyclists. Caffeine is also a

GFNY Coaching: Post-ride nutrition

18 Dec 2020

GFNY Coach Christian explains the importance of post-ride nutrition in this week’s Training Guide Recovering from hard training sessions in time for the next one is one of the keys of a successful training program.