You may have noticed over the last few years that Ultra Running is on the rise! Thousands of regular folks are going beyond the “marathon” and entering events that we normally consider a long drive! It’s a testament to the endurance ability of our bodies and strength of our minds! As we get ready […]
Your race is over, now what? It was great to see everyone focused on an event or race this summer. We had a good time in the store watching participants come in with “race-brain” prior to their race. “My race is this week, and my bike won’t shift!” “I think I need a better […]
We started TCR in 2006. Back then, I was showing people how to use heart rate monitors and develop individual training zones. Where do you burn fat and where do you burn sugar? VO2 testing was our initial gateway to training with science. No more using formulas and guessing what heart rate was appropriate. People […]
Lessons from Riding in ColombiaThis was our third camp with the Colombia Cycling group this time starting from Bogota. We have learned a lot about skillful riding from our previous trips which has helped our coaching and bike fitting. You can learn a lot by riding through some of the most beautiful and challenging roads […]
What is your limiting factor? Think back to your last interval workout or long effort. What was most fatigued when you finished? Where your legs burning or where you out of breathe? Traditionally, most of the off-season training that we undergo is designed to increase your tolerance to pain. Lactate Tolerance is the official […]
The Concept of Flow-State Training: We train by numbers and we have the equipment and technology that make it interesting and entertaining. This is one of the founding pillars of TCR, “making sense of the numbers and applying it to your workouts.” We want to introduce and make you aware of another concept called “Flow-state.” […]
Personalized Coaching I see a lot of athletes come through TCR and not everyone refers to themselves in that way… ‘athlete’… but you are. If you have the dedication to do Computrainer, triathlon training, altitude or strength sessions, you are improving your overall health by taking charge and being active so regardless of whether or […]
Mavic Cosmic Carbon Pro UST Wheelset Review by John Churchill I have been riding the same frame since the fall of 2016 and the bike was starting to really feel old and tired. This spring I decided that I would refresh it with a nice carbon wheel set from Mavic. Wheels make the biggest difference […]
Are you ready for race season? by Selina Campbell The race season, especially here in Alberta is painfully short so it is easy for it to creep up on you before you know it and there you are at the start line. But have you done a check to make sure you are fully prepared? […]
The Importance of Bike Experimentation Protect Your Investment:“One Size does NOT Fit All”- Size First, Buy Second! A purchase of a new bike is an investment that is best done with guidance from experts advising you on components, accessories, features and benefits. However, if your new bike doesn’t fit you won’t enjoy it and then it […]