Your winter squats won’t improve your summer sprint
Right now, squat racks are full of cyclists trying to build "winter power." But here is the hard truth: if you stop lifting when the sun comes out in March, those gains will be gone by your "A" race in July. Most cyclists treat strength as a seasonal fling, leading to a structural imbalance we call "The Cyclist's Deficit". At Rollfast, we reject the idea of
The WorldTour Lie
A pro cyclist is like a Formula 1 engine: tuned for absolute maximum output, but designed to be scrapped after just a few races. They are paid millions to mortgage their health for short-term speed. You are doing it for free. In this post, we break down why copying 'Pro' strategies is the fastest way to blow a gasket, and how to build a 'Million-Mile
Why “Normal” is a Trap
If you're a cyclist over 40, you’ve felt it: the days when power mysteriously disappears or recovery takes twice as long. Most assume it’s just aging. It’s not. Learn why your annual physical is missing the mark and how to uncover the physiological data you need to fix your fatigue and break through plateaus.
Group Call – November 7, 2025
Welcome to another week of the Rollfast Coaching community call, where athletes share grit, progress, and the small, useful adjustments that make a big difference. This recap pulls out the standout moments, practical tips, and the vibe of the session for readers who aren’t in the program, while still giving our athletes a reference you can skim or dive into. Spotlight: Mike’s Six-Hour World Time Trial
Unlocking Your True Cycling Potential with Torque & Cadence Training
Every cyclist knows that power (measured in watts) is the benchmark for performance. But what if I told you that focusing only on the total watt number might be holding you back? At Rollfast Coaching, we believe in a smarter, more targeted approach – one that builds profound fitness with less overall strain, leading to sustained Speed, deep-seated Strength, and long-term Longevity. The secret lies in
The WKO+ Power Profiling Report: Finding Your Athletic Fingerprint
The advancement of cycling performance is no longer an art; it is an applied science. At Rollfast Coaching, our pursuit of enhancing athlete Speed, Strength, and Longevity is anchored in sophisticated, data-driven analysis that moves beyond generalized training metrics. Coach Matt Breeden's recent presentation illuminated the core of this methodology: Data-Driven Power Profile Analysis using the WKO+ software platform. This approach translates an athlete's historical
THE CYCLIST’S DEFICIT: Why Your Next PR Starts in the Weight Room
We know the paradox: Cycling is the world's greatest low-impact sport, yet chronic overuse injuries plague over half of the dedicated riders on the road. At Rollfast Coaching, we call this the Cyclist's Deficit. The bike demands highly specialized, repetitive movement, which inevitably creates deep musculoskeletal and postural imbalances. If you want to move past the plateau, achieve an aggressive aerodynamic position, and stay pain-free through
Bloated and Burned: Why Mainstream Fueling Creates Problems, Then Sells the “Cure”
This week, an email from "The Feed" – a popular endurance nutrition retailer – landed in my inbox, and honestly, I found it quite illuminating, if not a little frustrating. It perfectly encapsulates a problem I've been discussing for years here at Rollfast Coaching: the seemingly endless cycle of problem-creation and product-solution that has become pervasive in mainstream endurance fueling. The email introduced a new "debloat"
Harvest 50: When “Odd Strategy” Becomes Your Secret Weapon for Speed & Longevity
The dust settled on the Harvest 50 gravel race, and Coach Matt Breeden and I rolled across the finish line, taking 1st and 2nd in the 25-mile course. We’d gone out hard, ripping through the opening miles with the lead pack, hitting a 2025 1-minute power PR in the process. At 51, I was the oldest in that front group by a good 11 years,
