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Lessons from the Cobbles: What a 100-Mile Ride in Belgium Can Teach Us About Early Season Endurance

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By: Patrick McCrann

April 8, 2025

Coach Patrick here, checking in from the legendary Belgium Spring Classics camp where I just wrapped up a wild ride at the Flanders Sportive—100 miles, 6 hours in the saddle, and over 400 TSS. Let me just say: the cobbles don’t care if you’ve trained or not. They’ll find your weaknesses and shake them loose.…

Training Smart: The Power of Rest, Early Season Prep & Big Plans Ahead

By: Patrick McCrann

February 26, 2025

Staying Healthy in a Tough Season It’s been a brutal season for colds, flu, and sinus infections, and I know many of you are feeling it. This past week, I’ve been battling one myself, living about six inches underground, just trying to breathe. If you’re sick, the best thing you can do is rest. Seriously—consider…