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Staying Positive Can Keep You Riding But riding can also help keep you positive. Everyone has ups and downs in their life but riding your bike can be one tool to help keep a positive outlook. This tip features Darryl discussing how to keep positive on the bike, and how to use the bike to […]

Your brain can be your biggest obstacle when recovering from a crash. If you have ever had a big crash, or even a small one, you know that the biggest obstacle to resuming your riding can be fear. In today’s Quick Tip, Victor discusses how to overcome your fear and trick your brain into letting […]

Lots of us get lazy in the offseason. It is a battle to maintain your focus and physical conditioning when you are not riding your bike as often as you might like.  But, in this Quick Tip, Darryl reminds us that it is easier to stay in shape than get in shape.  This goes for […]

Choosing a saddle can be a pain in your bum. Literally. But it does not have to be! In today’s Quick Tip our resident fit expert, Victor, goes over some of the key differences between saddles, what to look for in a saddle, what to avoid in a saddle, and a few simple tests to make […]

Strength Training can make you a better cyclist We’ve talked about strength training before, but this time around we brought in professional cycling coach Taylor Thomas from Thomas Endurance Coaching in order to get additional information out to our listeners. Becoming a better cyclist includes many things, and strength training off the bike is a great way […]

How do you improve pedaling technique? Pedaling technique is one of Victor’s passions. We all pedal, but how do you pedal better? In this Quick Tip, Victor discusses the best ways to evaluate your pedaling technique, check for common errors, and ensure a smooth ride. Are you a cyclist who rides more than 50 miles per […]

Do you love your gadgets? In today’s Quick Tip, Victor talks about the gadgets that are such a part of our daily lives. We all know that distracted drivers can make life dangerous for cyclists, but are you doing your part to make sure that you are a part of the solution, not the problem? […]

Cycling is a community. Cycling is a great thing to do, and encouraging others is a great way to give back to the cycling community. In this Quick Tip, Victor shows us a few ways to help other riders and spread the love of cycling. Are you a cyclist who rides more than 50 miles […]

Over the years, we’ve been asked several times to do a show on mountain biking and our answer has always been the same.  “We’re a road cycling podcast.” But the time has come and this show is dedicated to helping road cyclists determine if mountain biking is something they should try out…..and if so, how […]

Just like having the right tool for the job helps save a lot of time and frustration, so does having the right cycling clothing for your conditions. It’s mainly just common sense, but in this quicktip Darryl talks about how to be prepared for the seasonal conditions of your ride. Are you a cyclist who […]

Crosswinds can cause a lot of problems for cyclists. Sometimes we have to balance the importance of staying in the aero position with the need to be able to control the bike. In this Quick Tip, Victor discusses when you might need to give up on the aero position and how to realize what your bike […]

When you’re a proud cyclist like we all are, we want to surround ourselves with bikes….right?  I know I love seeing people and homes decorated with cycling and that’s what sparked this quick tip. You don’t necessarily have to pay a lot of money, and I talk about a few do it yourself ideas.  I […]

Life is a journey and there are definitely bumps and detours along the way.  Sure, we have our cycling plans and goals set out for ourselves….but what happens when your goals change?  What happens when your life situation changes? This is something that can affect all things in your life, including your cycling.  So how […]

Today’s Quick Tip is a bit on the technical side. Have you ever wondered about the importance of your handlebar position? The kind of riding you prefer to do will affect the proper position of your handlebar. In this Quick Tip Victor explains where you might want to place your handlebars to match your riding […]

  Today’s Quick Tip features Victor explaining Fartlek training for cyclists. Yes, the word sounds funny, but it’s an easy new way to shake up your interval training, and can be fun to try out with a small group of friends or by yourself. It is a way to make your interval training more about […]

Who loves climbing hills? Well, you might enjoy it more if you knew the tips and techniques for doing it better.  In this episode of the Cycling 360 Podcast, we brought in Taylor Thomas from Thomas Endurance Coaching to share his wisdom on the art of hill climbing. You may remember Taylor from our Road […]

Getting into a routine is super important. In today’s Quick tip Darryl explains the importance of routine for cyclists. Making a schedule and sticking to it will make you a better cyclist, listen to hear Darryl explain how. Do you enjoy the Cycling 360 Podcast? Head over to Itunes and give us a review! If […]

In today’s Quick Tip Victor discusses one of his favorite topics: pedaling technique. He explains the tricks and basic techniques for cyclists to evaluate their technique and cadance, identify common mistakes, and make improvements. Do you enjoy the Cycling 360 podcast? Head over to iTunes and give us a review!   This Quick Tip is […]

Darryl, a self proclaimed coffee snob, is a big believer that coffee and cycling go hand in hand. In this Quick Tip, Darryl gives you his advice about when to drink coffee before a ride. If you are in the area, get your caffeine fix and visit Darryl at his cafe, Mudsharks Coffee.  This episode of the Cycling […]

Okay, so we all might not like riding in hot temperatures like Darryl does…..so how do we deal with the heat and look after ourselves in conditions like this? In this episode of the Cycling 360 podcast, we go over all aspects from preparation through completing your ride in hot weather conditions. Listen in and […]