The Second Echelon

We get a unique look into the future of MVDP, discuss "balance" in the context of achieving your goals, how to prioritize cycling among your other real-world obligations, what the pros get paid, if p…

2019 Racing is well underway! If things aren't going as expected for you, you have a couple options. If you're off to a great start, we've got some tips to make sure you finish the season strong. Als…

This is the first ever Mail Bag episode! Christian and Noah answer questions from the listeners about strength training off and on the bike and perfecting the pedal stroke. Power vs. Heart Rate vs. R…

We settle once and for all the precise moment the winning move be made. After this episode, you will never again wonder when the break will go- you will simply know. This is a bit of an informal cont…

Digging at the real reason we all ride, breaking down the cliche analogies used to describe cycling. It's a game, but it's definitely not a game, but it's also so much more than just a sport. Sacrifi…

Spencer Petrov is the reigning U23 Cyclocross National Champion with Cannondale p/b CyclocrossWorld and a prolific road racer at the Continental level with Foundation CCB. He's also done several tour…

Is there an ideal body type for crit racing? What about ideal intervals? Strategy for winning the series, tips for your first time out, how to use the weekly crit for training, maintaining fitness an…

If you always wait until you're ready, you'll always be waiting. Christian and Noah line up for their first real road race in years. Why you can't let numbers ruin your fun! So you DNF'd, now what? I…

Minimize stress, maximize performance. Today we're bringing you all our best practices, tips, and thousands of race days of experience to help you lock down the race-day routine. How early should you…

Race season is here. For some folks, like right now. If you've been doing the same 'ol thing since Christmas, this is your wake up call! If you're well prepared, you should know exactly what we're ta…

Answering questions everyone has as some point like- What is Elite level volume? What is Pro level volume? How important is FTP really? TSS vs. Hours, Aerobic Decoupling, practical periodization, how…

In this episode, Christian and Noah discuss takeaways and results from Cyclocross Worlds 2019, new ideas for the future of gravel, the case against "snobbism/elitism" regardless of the color of your.…

2019 is the year. We're crossing over to the Dark Side. Expanding our horizons! A new frontier! The time has come..... Gravel! But there's just one problem. What is a gravel bike exactly? And how did…

Force of Nature, Longtime Friend, The Great and Powerful Chann McRae pulls up a chair at the WRA kitchen table. Chann has educated, entertained, and guided a multitude of young budding pros (and ours…

Some setbacks you anticipate, plan for, and mitigate. Others knock you out cold. We all know things rarely go exactly according to plan, but what about when things take a swift turn for the worse? Bu…

The practical psychology and purpose behind performance testing. Be it a mile test, a power test, a bench or squat test- you name it, here's what you need to know. Don't hate the test, love the test!…

We all know the Holidays can be tricky for training, but that doesn't mean the battle is over. Grab the new year by the scruff of the neck. Here are 5 crucial steps you can take to get back on the pa…

Regain confidence and control of your training through the Holiday season. What is the proper level of commitment to the plan? Can you squeeze more out of Christmas break? Time to do a quick, honest …

Mario Arroyave is a Category 1 cyclist, business owner, a WRA client and family member for more years than we could figure out, and a full-time Coach to boot. John McAllister is co-owner and GM of th…

Where is road racing going? Will cycling become an arcade game? What makes a worthwhile race for the participants AND promoters? Ever wanted to put on a race? You should now. What about the Belgians?…