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How Do You Know? The Two Numbers That Actually Decide Your Off-Season
Training load tells us how long to rest, while age tells us how long the road back actually is

Tim Cusick
Sep 7


Why Strength Training Belongs in Your Cycling Program
Coach Lori tackles the concerns cyclists have about strength training

Lori Thomson
Sep 7


Confidence is a verb, part 1: How to build it, practice it, and feel it
Confidence isn't just a feeling; it's a skill that can be practiced, developed, and strengthened

Carrie Jackson
Sep 7


Single-Leg Deadlifts for Beginners
Coach Lori offers a progression taking a beginner from never having hinged to a loaded single-leg deadlift in 10 weeks

Lori Thomson
Aug 12


The Athlete Ego: Why We Need It (And When It Sabotages Us)
The athlete ego isn't bad; it just needs to be calibrated

Carrie Jackson
Aug 10


Regaining Durability
Coach Menachem shares a quick strength flow you can do in your living room
Menachem Brodie
Aug 10


Individualization Over Generic Plans: What 78 World-Class Coaches Just Told Researchers
Tim talks about eight training success themes crucial to world-class coaches

Tim Cusick
Aug 10


Muscle Cramps Are Not Just an Electrolyte Problem
Exercise-associated muscle cramping is not simply an electrolyte problem

Dr. Namrita Brooke
Aug 4


Lactate Gels: The Next Breakthrough in Endurance Fueling?
If the body already uses lactate as fuel, could using it in training improve performance?

Dr. Namrita Brooke
Jul 29


The setback isn't the problem; our reaction is
It's not the setback itself that derails us; it's what happens in the ten seconds after it

Carrie Jackson
Jul 13


Ready or not: Separating the signal and the whole athlete
The goal cannot be simply more data or more interpretation; the goal must be better decisions

Tim Cusick
Jul 13


Sleep Better to Perform Better: The Role of Nutrition
Nutrition choices throughout the day can help support better sleep quality

Dr. Namrita Brooke
Jul 1
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Communication: The Key to Keeping Athletes Engaged and Happy
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Kathy Watts
Nov 1, 2025


Trish's story: Shawangunk Grit
BaseCamp athlete Trish Vantucci shared her experience at the 2025 Shawangunk Grit gravel bike ride in New York. My sister and I were tired before we started, but the rain held off and sun stayed out for a minute. The wind kicked up, and it became a harder ride. I had some derailleur problems with connectivity prior to the race and an amazing SRAM tech was able to get me up and running with a coke can and some duct tape, no joke. We both rode mountain bikes, while the majorit

BaseCamp
Nov 1, 2025


Navigating Pre-Season Nutrition with your Athletes
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Dr. Namrita Brooke
Oct 26, 2025


Ryan's story: Bovine Classic
Ryan Kabat shared his experience at the 2025 Bovine Classic

BaseCamp
Oct 25, 2025


The Devil Is in the Details: Avoid Bike Issues in Solvang
Coach Tim shares a bike maintenance checklist to use the week before a cycling camp

Tim Cusick
Oct 19, 2025
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