Words by Lisa Mazzola Remember the days of our youth when we could sleep in, which often meant over eight hours of sleep a night? In my adult years, I feel lucky when I get 6-7 hours of quality sleep a night. I became sleep obsessed when I started training as an endurance athlete, knowing how important sleep is for recovery and performance. Now as a coach, it is one of the metrics that I nudge my athletes about the most,…
Words by Lisa Mazzola After my last trip to the Pyrenees in 2016, I knew I wanted to go back at some point and ride some of the cols that I missed and shadow parts of the Tour de France. When the course was announced for the 2018 Tour, the moment presented itself. I would have the chance to ride some new mountain passes that would also be included in the tour and revisit some old favorites. The planned routes…
Words by Kristen Phillips If you’re a cyclist focused on improving your skills and abilities, it’s important to set goals that challenge you. Without them, it's hard to progress in meaningful ways. Cycling is a sport that stretches us mentally and physically and can take us to exciting new places within ourselves. This can happen by racing, participating in organized events, and by traveling to ride your bike in new places. If you’re working towards a goal that scares you…