Cyclocross Race Prep: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Race Day Success

By coachpaul | October 8, 2024 |

Prepare for your next cyclocross race with this step-by-step guide covering training, nutrition, gear, and mental readiness to help you perform at your best on race day.

Cyclocross Race Prep: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Race Day Success Preparing for a cyclocross race takes more than just showing up to the start line—it’s about fine-tuning your body, mind, and gear for the unique demands of the course. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or new to the gritty world of cyclocross, race-day preparation can…

Get Race-Ready: A Six-Week Cyclocross Training Plan for Peak Performance

By coachpaul | July 23, 2024 |

Prepare for cyclocross season with this six-week training plan. Enhance your skills, speed, endurance, and recovery to excel at Englewood CX and beyond. Get race-ready now!

Get Race-Ready: A Six-Week Cyclocross Training Plan for Peak Performance Cyclocross training requires a unique blend of skills, speed work, endurance, and recovery. The cyclocross season is almost upon us, and managing your training load right before and during the season is crucial. The first race in Wisconsin and the national cyclocross series is on…

Your Guide To Training And Racing Cyclocross For Your Best Performance

By coachpaul | October 27, 2023 |

Your Guide To Training And Racing Cyclocross For Your Best Performance Are you ready to take your cycling game to the next level? If you’re looking for a thrilling, adrenaline-pumping sport that combines off-road adventure with intense competition, then cyclocross might just be your ticket. Cyclocross racing is like no other – it’s fast, it’s…

Get Ready For a Great Cyclocross Race With This Five-Part Warmup Routine

By coachpaul | October 3, 2023 |

Warm up for your next cyclocross race with these five parts of an effective routine: cardiovascular warmup, intervals, skill activation, movement, and mental.

Get Ready For a Great Cyclocross Race With This Five-Part Warmup Routine Cyclocross is tough. Unlike long gravel races, we start with a sprint, getting our heart rates up to near max, then “settle down” to the hardest pace we can handle for the race, and then try to “sprint” at the end. Our bodies…

Improve Your In-Season Cyclocross Training to Unleash Your Cross Racing Potential

By coachpaul | September 19, 2023 |

Simple Endurance Coaching offers a blog full of training advice, including In-Season Cyclocross Training Tips to help you get the most out of your in-season cyclocross training.

Improve Your In-Season Cyclocross Training to Unleash Your Cross Racing Potential As the leaves start to change and the air becomes crisp, it can only mean one thing: cross racing season is here. In Wisconsin, we’ve had three races, and riders chasing UCI points have already had two weekends on the east coast. So you…

Wisconsin Cyclocross Racing 2023 – Previews and Recaps

By coachpaul | September 7, 2023 |

Get a front row seat to all the races with previews and recaps. We’ll let you know what to expect for each weekend, and then tell you who had great races on Mondays! Plus we’ll have a male and female Rider(s) of the Week! Recap of Wisconsin State Championships Presented by Revolution Cycle Club Womens’…

Yoga for Older Everyday Cyclists: Improve Mobility and Strength for Cyclocross Racing

By coachpaul | September 5, 2023 |

Yoga is an effective tool for preventing injury, improving mobility, building strength, and enhancing your overall performance at cyclocross races.

Yoga for Older Everyday Cyclists: Improve Mobility and Strength for Cyclocross Racing You know that cyclocross racing is tough on our bodies, and as we age, it’s important to maintain our mobility and strength to keep up with the demands of intense races. That’s where regular yoga practice comes in! Yoga is an effective tool…

You Race 50-Plus Cyclocross Now! What are the Best Ways to Optimize Your Performance as a Master’s Cross Racer?

By coachpaul | August 21, 2023 |

Cyclocross training for masters cyclists over 50. Train smarter with the right workouts, build a balanced lifestyle and find ways to recover from hard rides.

You Race 50 Plus Cyclocross Now! What are the Best Ways to Optimize Your Performance as a Masters Cross Racer? Are you a seasoned cyclist over 50 who still craves the thrill of competition? Do you find yourself drawn to the challenging world of cyclocross racing, where mud-splattered bikes and heart-pounding sprints are the name…

Strength Training for Masters Cyclocross: What are the Best Exercises?

By coachpaul | August 11, 2023 |

Strength training for masters cyclocross can make or break your season. Read this article to learn some of the best and most effective exercises you can try!

Strength Training for Cyclocross Masters: What are the “Best” Exercises? Are you a cyclist over 50 who’s ready to take your cyclocross game to the next level? Or perhaps you’re a seasoned master of the sport or a veteran of gravel racing, looking for ways to enhance your performance on those challenging muddy tracks. In…

Goals, Race Schedules, and a Long Season Make Periodization Critical for Cross Racing

By coachpaul | July 30, 2023 |

Periodizationperiodization in masters cyclocross has been used effectively for decades. This article explains how cyclocross training plans for cyclists over 50 work and why they are so crucial to your success in masters cyclocross racing.

Why is Periodization in Masters Cyclocross So Important in Your Training Plan One of the biggest challenges in cyclocross racing is finding the right balance between peaking towards the end of the season and maintaining consistent performance throughout the entire series. For example, in Wisconsin, we have 13 races, so you can try to win…