Posts in category training & skills

Coach Chris Mayhew provides reasons you might (and might not) want a cycling coach and how to go about finding a relationship that helps you succeed.

Chris Mayhew has covered a lot of topics for CXM Training Tuesday. Take a look through his archive for the answers to questions you might have.

Applications are being accepted for the Women’s and Men’s 2018 MontanaCrossCamp for young riders through May 7. Learn more about how to apply.

Our brain can be our worst enemy as athletes. We review The Brave Athlete by Simon Marshal PhD and Lesley Paterson that seeks to provide tools for developing mental strength.

You signed up for your first gravel grinder, what’s next? Coach Kata Skaggs has gear must-haves and don’t needs to help you get the most from your rough road adventure.

Packing your bag for a gravel grinder? Four experts weigh in on gear you do and don’t need to have a safe and successful adventure on your bike.

Work on your cyclocross skills with Adam Myerson and Cycle-Smart in this 2004 skills DVD. Learn dismounting, re-mounting, carrying and more.

A good bike fit can make you stronger and less injury prone. Chris Mayhew talks to two experts about the cyclocross benefits of a dialed in bike fit.

The offseason is a great time to improve your cyclocross bike handling. We offer some ideas to help spark your technical skill creative juices.

Training before your big gravel or adventure bike ride can help preapre you for the grind. Coach Kata Skaggs has some advice for preparing for your first gravel ride.

Beat the bonk and stay fueled on your long, hard rides this summer. Coach Chris Mayhew offers advice on nutrition basics and monitoring calories in this Training Tuesday.

Bike racks help us get our bikes to rides near and far. In today’s Mechanical Monday, we look at options available for safely transporting your bike.

It’s never too early to start preparing for the December 2018 Cyclocross Nationals in Louisville. Coach Mayhew provides some advice for making sure you’re ready for the demands of the hilly course.

Winter riding is good, but it can easy to make some mistakes. Coach Mayhew offers some tips for getting the most out of your offseason training to be ready when the weather turns warm and sunny.

What does it take to be ready for the last January Cyclocross Nationals? We asked some experts for advice on how to excel when the weather turns bad in this Ask the Coaches column.

How do you evaluate your cyclocross season? Coach Chris Mayhew says that both hard and soft data can help you objectively assess how the year went. Learn how power data, input from others and your own happiness can help you improve for next season.

Sven Nys’ son Thibau already shares his dad’s commitment to hard work. This series of videos shows some of the off-the-bike drills Thibau does to improve his explosion and agility.

Learn from your season by taking stock of your year. Write down goals, successes and things to improve on to get ready for 2018. Coach Chris Mayhew provides advice for getting ready for success in 2018.

Trying cyclocross for the first time can be pricey. Two Wisconsin promoters share their experiences offering reduced entry fees for first-timers.

Whether winding down or gearing up for Nationals, now is a good time to get ready for a successful end of season. Coach Chris Mayhew is back with advice on finishing the season strong and handling the holidays with grace.

Geoff Proctor was recently selected as USA Cycling’s Cyclocross Performance Consultant. The position is a next step to his MontanaCross Camp and Euro training blocks involvement. We spoke with him to learn more about the new position and ‘cross development in the U.S.

As the calendar ticks to November, muddy cyclocross conditions become more common. In this Training Tuesday, Chris Mayhew has advice for mastering the mud.

Overstarting is a problem that plagues cyclocross racers at all levels. Coach Chris Mayhew provides advice on starting smart to have your best possible race.

Lee Waldman has tried self-coaching and working with a coach. He offers some advice for self-improvement learned from his career as a trainer of teachers.

Knowing how much to eat on race day can be tricky, especially if you race late. Coach Chris Mayhew offers advice on how to fuel your cyclocross race days.

Coach Chris Mayhew of JBV Coaching has got your back. Mayhew is quite familiar with back issues that plague cyclocross racers, and stresses prevention for racers not familiar with such pain.

Bicycles Inc. of Fort Worth, TX is hosting its third-annual CycloX Cirque free clinic on Tuesday, September 25. We have all the details.

Sven Nys toed the line in the Chicago Cross Cup Cat 4/5 race and gave fans an afternoon to remember when he rode a flight of stairs. The video is a must-see.

Overtraining is something that can take the fun and performance out of bike racing. The author describes his personal experience of a year of overtraining.

Can a smart watch really help you train smarter, get fit or lose weight? For Training Tuesday, we evaluate whether the Fitbit Surge is worth the splurge.