indoor cycling
Setting Yourself Up for Virtual Cycling Success – Making it Functional
Setting Yourself Up For Virtual Cycling Success – Making it Functional Preparation is the key and this introduction to the virtues of indoor cycling will put you in a position to succeed. The Indoor Specialist season is upon us, and I, for one, am incredibly excited. I am also thrilled by the opportunity to share my experience and the pages of my fitness and virtual cycling blog, The Zommuique’, with the Colorado Avid Cyclist community. ... Read more
A Recent Study Shows Virtual Cyclists Don’t Meet Their Nutritional Needs
Science shows virtual cyclists don’t consume enough carbohydrates before, during, or after key events leading to underperformance. Christopher Schwenker June 4, 2022 A funny thing happened when discussing the topic of Continuous Glucose Monitoring with Supersapiens test cyclist Pete Butler during Episode 2 of the Virtual Velo Podcast. A level 50 Zwifter since the Beta days, Pete admitted to feeling kinda dumb for neglecting his nutrition when training and racing indoors. After implementing his outdoor nutrition protocols when inside, ... Read more
Continuous Glucose Monitoring and How it Can Make You a Better Cyclist, and Virtual Cyclist
An interview with beta-Zwifter and Supersapiens test athlete Pete Butler! A Bit About Pete Butler Pete Butler is a lifelong cyclist from Tallahassee, Florida. He has been active on Zwift since it was in beta, and he continues to enjoy racing on the road and gravel. While doing a trail ride one afternoon, Pete and longtime friend Joanna Southerland-Mele crossed paths. She shared stories about Supersapiens and demonstrated the value of Continuous Glucose ... Read more
The End of a Bike Race Isn’t Life or Death, it is a Time to Reflect
Christopher Schwenker April 9, 2022 It’s never too late to make a positive change in life. Make yours now and you will have nothing to regret! Elite Esports Racer Jacqueline Godbe, MD Ph.D. lends a wheel to bridge the spiritual gap for this thought experiment. Bike races rarely ever go as I had hoped. The honest truth comes out in the fleeting moments that follow the frantic dash for the line. Whether it be a ... Read more
A Proper Cool-Down is Essential for the Virtual Cyclist
A dynamic cycling cool-down is as important as a proper warm-up in optimizing performance and priming the system for your next race or workout. It may be tempting to climb out of the saddle as soon as you hit your mileage goal or as the race result scrolls across your monitor, especially when a few short moments earlier your legs were telling your mind that they couldn’t go a second longer. The performance coaching community ... Read more
