The Big Wheel Coaching Podcast

Maintaining your bicycle is likely not the first thing that comes to mind when training, but a well-working bike is most certainly key to a great workout!

What's more, bike shops are swamped with repairs, meaning if …

Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are often thought to exist in a Yin and Yang relationship.

One is zen-like motivation and the other is about …

July is simply not the same without the Tour de France and world class bike racing to watch...

Thankfully, with ZWIFT there is a platform where …

As parents, Coaches, and two people that want to see the next generation of young people grow up to achieve all they are capable of, we are dedicating this episode of the BWC podcast to the incredible work done at the …

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Efficiency of power transfer and economy of effort are two important concepts that all …

Did you know, for most training rides, especially those lasting less than 90min., hydration (rather lack thereof) makes a greater impact on performance than nutrition.

And with the summer-heat upon us, the importance …

"Food Is Fuel" is a mantra that is often under-appreciated in this age of packaged meals, powdered nutrition, and pills pitched to cure all.

Yet for cyclists everywhere their desire for nutrition in the form of tasty, …

Humans are hunting creatures, we get what we aim at...

And without goal events to target, what should Athletes be aiming at?

We suggest assessing …

No matter where you are when you read this email it is highly likely that you are "in the thick" of the Covid-19/Corona Virus pandemic.

Here in SoCal the virus is gaining steam and experts project a mid-April peak in …

So you are working from home and already getting the "shelter in place" restlessness?

As Athletes with jobs, families, and busy lives, there is often a mountain of tasks between you and your workout. And although …

Complying with the recent "shelter in place" order for the state of California, and elsewhere, means citizens should avoid public gatherings.

One …

"Sometimes healing the body is the easy part, and the lasting impact of an injury is a loss in confidence." -Jim Rutberg, Author/Coach

If you ride and train long enough you are bound to experience setback and injury, …

Daylight Savings Time is a nuisance for most folks, but for cyclists everywhere it usually brings evening group training sessions that are fast and …

"Any fool can go train more...It takes courage to rest!"

These words come from the lips of Trond Nystad the former Head-Coach for the U.S. ski team.

Eric Bostrom is a legend amongst two-wheeled motor racing enthusiasts. As a multi-time champion road racer and Flat-Track star "E-Boz" was known to …

"In recent years RECOVERY has become a sports fitness buzzword. Anyone who works out or competes at any level is bombarded with the latest recovery products and services: from drinks and shakes to compression sleeves, …

With the New Year upon us, one can't but help think about making "resolutions" to make this year better than the last...

But, as an Athlete you are …

Before you listen to this weeks podcast, consider this question:

Athletic ability and the best performing athletes have what balance of talent (what they were born with) and work ethic (what can be developed)?

Is it …

Bike racing culture is steeped with adages and truisms.

Two of the most poignant include:

A- There are only two ways to win a race... Solo or in a …

Racing road bicycles is not for the faint of heart...

Not because of the blazing speeds or close-quarters riding, no, bike racing challenges an Athlete both physically and mentally as it requires riders to make …

Most cyclists have a love-hate relationship with the holiday season...

They love the time away from work which most often provides extra training …

The advent of direct-drive indoor trainers has changed the "winter" training game for cyclists.

These pieces of equipment when coupled with …

Many cyclists have a love/hate relationship with strength work...

They love the strength built in the gym, but often struggle converting it to "on the bike" power and loathe the extra mass that comes with a traditional …

Time-Trialing is known as the "race of truth", and for good reason, because the discipline is simple: it's you verse the clock, racing to cover the course as quickly as possible.

But since Greg Lemond dramatically won …

When you hear, "myofascial release", most Athletes think of recovery products like a foam-roller or possibly TriggerPoint balls, but did you know …

The TrainingPeaks Endurance Coaching Summit is an annual event for Cycling, Running, and Triathlon Coaches bringing together the newest science and latest ideas to fuel optimal performance.

But it's more than …

Our Peloton Experience at the Mammoth Gran Fondo was a massive success with the peloton swelling to 100+ riders at various points and finishing with our biggest group yet!

Gran Fondo's and other big rides are so much …

"Race for today" is the team motto at Elevate-KHS Pro Cycling... and has been since the program began.

This mindset is about never letting an opportunity pass and bringing out the best in the riders each and every day …

With 75% of the 102-mile route closed to cars, the Mammoth Gran Fondo is a unique chance for cyclists to take-over the roads and enjoy the amazing scenery without the "hum" of traffic buzzing by...

For the …

The Leadville Trail 100 MTB race is iconic in the world of endurance racing and has absolutely exploded in participation over the last ten years.

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"The ultimate is not to win, but to reach within the depths of your capabilities and compete against yourself to the greatest extent possible. When …

Having a great ride at your Goal Event takes focused preparation and so much more...

One of the best ways to test your preparation and see if you are on track, as well as uncover any weak links, is by doing "mock …

Endurance Athletes everywhere have felt the drag of doing a hard workout after a restless night in bed...and almost as powerful is the feeling …

Do you have a Champion's Mind? 

As Athletes we spend nearly all of our time addressing our physical preparation, through interval work, endurance training, and pedaling dynamics...

Rarely do we devote time and energy …

There is far more to being a successful cyclist than pushing the pedals hard, but you already know that! Although being 'fit' is …

Being an Endurance Athlete takes a lot "sport-specific" training in order to be competitive, meaning that it takes a lot of saddle time to maintain your best fitness. 

But for busy professionals that have jobs requiring …

Is your bike a tool that is adapted to you, meaning you feel comfortable and ready to get the most from your body on every ride?

Or, are you …

"The toughest challenge I have ever faced on a bike was 3-days in the Gobi Desert when I thought I was lost and had to spend the majority of my day walking my bike through the deep sand..."

Not many competitive …

It was just two weeks ago that Big Wheel Coaching made a pilgrimage to one of the most challenging races ever-imagined...The 200-mile Dirty Kanza Gravel Race.

Although the race has earned the reputation as the "World's …

The summer heat has arrived across much of the United States, especially in Southern California at BWC Headquarters, and that means one thing...

Helping our Athletes train properly and race effectively in the …

Ahead of Coach Brian's first participation in the ultra-endurance Dirty Kanza 200, he spoke with Race Director, LeLan Dains who has some great tips …

There is an old-saying that goes like this...

Question: "How do you eat an elephant?"

Answer: "One bite at a time!"

Signing up for a bucket-list …

Coach Brian and his Athlete Tony Rago have been working together for a few years now, but 2019 has been filled with success for Tony.

What has been the difference? In short, one part mindset and one part training, to …

Sleep hygiene and proper nutrition are most likely not the first two things an Athlete thinks of as fundamental in their preparation for a big goal, …

In this episode of the BWC Podcast, Coaches Joy and Brian overview Endurance Training and share tips you can implement into your training routine to help you thrive in your upcoming epic endurance event.

In this episode of the BWC Podcast, we interview Athlete Eric Zook and his coach, BWC's Leo Bugtai to share some insights into Eric's training and how he went from casual masters racer to a fit and confident race …

It doesn't take a whole lot of hard training for an Endurance Athlete to develop an appreciation for their recovery days, but unfortunately what is …

Coaches Brian & Brady share insight that transcend group coaching environments to help individual Athletes achieve their very best.

Coaches Joy and Brian over-view a recent TrainingPeaks article titled "Marginal Gains For The Everyday Cyclist" and share their coaching experience to help Athletes of all levels focus their energies on the areas that …

BWC Athlete Fred Archambault just completed his very first stage race at the San Dimas Stage Race. Although this was not his goal event, it was …

Coach Brian interviews Coach Leo from the Tour de Taiwan while Leo is racing his second Redlands Bicycle Classic. In the discussion important topics are covered that focus on the preparing for and performing optimally …

Coaches Joy and Brian review mental toughness and how it can benefit your athletic endeavors!