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Your legs can be insulin sensitive while your fasting insulin tells a different story, and

Masters riders lose anywhere from 5% to 46% of VO2max per decade. The spread has

On Monday 17 August I donated a pint of blood after a hematocrit of 60

Most men never hold 1,000 watts for a real sprint — and after 40, far

The "90 to 120 grams of carbohydrate per hour" rule that dominates cycling nutrition advice

You track power and intervals. The training zone you are probably not protecting is deep

I came home from a hot week in Florida heavier, and my Garmin insisted my

You track your power. You probably track HRV. You might even know your last cholesterol

There's a number buried in the 2026 Masters training research that should make every 50-something

You do the work. You lift twice a week, you hit your intervals, you put

Somewhere around your 50th birthday, the advice changes. Training partners, forum threads, even well-meaning coaches

A note for competing athletes: DHEA and testosterone therapy, discussed below, are prohibited in sanctioned

There is a common myth in group cycling: Headwinds are for suffering, and tailwinds are

You’re strong in the gym, hitting personal bests on your heavy lifts. So why do

After battling burnout and mysterious heart palpitations, Tom Tokarcik sought answers. He found them not

For 5 months, Matt Tanner's Garmin told him he was broken. Despite feeling strong and

DOM AI grades completed rides in Rollfast zones: report card, Extra Credit, dFRC reserve, Quadrant

Two Saturdays ago, Rollfast coach Matt Tanner was taking 10-minute pulls at 350 watts on

At 52, Rollfast coach Matt Tanner thought he was doing everything right — until a

You've been training consistently for 18 months and you're still not getting faster. The first

Everyone's talking about Zone 2 training — but most cyclists aren't actually doing it. They're

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are everywhere — and cyclists are starting to wonder if they're

Elevation, execution, and emptying the tank. Go inside the 2026 Rollfast Tucson Camp to see

Most endurance athletes believe a quiet lie. It’s rarely said out loud, but it shapes a

The idea that work, life, and training should sit in perfect equilibrium every day is

When your identity is tied to your performance and the numbers start to fail, the

Today we show our athletes what a really solid power control file looks like. This

Right now, squat racks are full of cyclists trying to build "winter power." But here

A pro cyclist is like a Formula 1 engine: tuned for absolute maximum output, but

If you're a cyclist over 40, you’ve felt it: the days when power mysteriously disappears

Creatine used to be simple. Five grams per day was the universal recommendation. Enough to

Every few months a story emerges about a pro cyclist pushing human limits by logging

Welcome to another week of the Rollfast Coaching community call, where athletes share grit, progress,

Every cyclist knows that power (measured in watts) is the benchmark for performance. But what

The First Attempt: A Hard-Earned Lesson in 2022 When I first competed in the 6 hr

The advancement of cycling performance is no longer an art; it is an applied science.

The Zone 2 Myth Every winter, cyclists talk about “base miles.” Endless hours in Zone 2.

By Christine Tanner, Rollfast Coaching Longevity & Nutrition Expert Hey Rollfast community! Christine Tanner here. I

A note for competing athletes: testosterone replacement therapy, the subject of this article, is prohibited

We know the paradox: Cycling is the world's greatest low-impact sport, yet chronic overuse injuries

This week, an email from "The Feed" – a popular endurance nutrition retailer – landed

For decades, athletes have been guided by a set of established nutritional "rules," the most

Most cyclists have heard of the classic 20-minute FTP test. It’s hard, it leaves you

The dust settled on the Harvest 50 gravel race, and Coach Matt Breeden and I

At Rollfast Coaching, our Periodization Model consists of a block we call "Recharge". It isn't

In the world of endurance sports, a simple truth seems to dominate: carbohydrates are king.

Standing is a critical skill for any cyclist, yet it's often overlooked or performed inefficiently.

Summary of the Periodization Model Overview Discussion In the recent meeting, the Rollfast Cycling team provided

As a cyclist, you've been there: a week of high stress, a major event, vacation,

For 2025, I wanted my road cycling season to be different. My goals were clear:

A Methodical Approach to Progressive Growth At Rollfast Cycling, we believe that structured training is essential

Let's Talk Oxalates.   By Christine Tanner, Rollfast Coaching Longevity & Nutrition Expert At Rollfast Coaching, we challenge

Are you ready to take your cycling performance to the next level? Whether you're a

The world of cycling is full of unspoken rules, but there's one that needs to

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Rollfast Cycling Founder Matt Tanner and Matt Breeden Launch Rollfast Coaching, Redefining Athletic

At Rollfast Coaching we believe in speed, strength, and longevity. To achieve those goals, we

At Rollfast Coaching, we often hear a common question: "If I just eat fewer calories,

Introduction The Hancock Flat 50 is not just a race; it’s a celebration of cycling that

Cycling in a group can be exhilarating, but it also presents unique challenges, especially when

For years, I was the cyclist you'd expect. My pockets were stuffed with Clif Bars

By Matt Breeden Race ReviewStats: 202miles of Flint Hills / 11,000ft climbing 12:23 / 16.3mph 213 watts NP 132/1200+ Entrants