Training Resources

Masters Training Tips

Training, recovery and racing advice for masters cyclists.

The Seven Habits of Highly Successful Masters Cyclists

The Seven Habits of Highly Successful Masters Cyclists

You've probably heard of the book "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People". I'm a fan and over my coaching years, I've noticed how the same principles apply...

November 08, 2022
Power Demands from US Masters Road Race Nationals

Power Demands from US Masters Road Race Nationals

What it took to the win the 2019 Masters 35 - 39 National Road Race Championships, by Coach Jake Rytlewski & performed by Jonathan Jacob, Bissell ABG Giant...

July 29, 2022
5 Powerful Tips to Get Faster Using Accountability in Your Training

5 Powerful Tips to Get Faster Using Accountability in Your Training

The best training plan in the world won't do you any good if you don't stick to it. Accountability in training is vital. But you don't need rely on just your...

July 18, 2022
Stages Cycling's Ben Sharp & Pat Warner: Part 2

Stages Cycling's Ben Sharp & Pat Warner: Part 2

The BigCat speaks with Pat Warner and Ben Sharp, the dynamic Coach-Athlete duo from Stages Cycling. Ben is an Olympic Gold Medalist Coach who also happens to...

September 10, 2021
Stages Cycling Olympic and Masters Nationals Champs, Ben Sharp and Pat Warner

Stages Cycling Olympic and Masters Nationals Champs, Ben Sharp and Pat Warner

BigCat speaks with Pat Warner and Ben Sharp, the dynamic Coach-Athlete duo from Stages Cycling. Ben is an Olympic Gold Medalist Coach who also happens to coach...

September 03, 2021
Master's CTL Numbers in TrainingPeaks Performance Management Chart (PMC)

Master's CTL Numbers in TrainingPeaks Performance Management Chart (PMC)

Coach Frank drops some knowledge about the basics of the PMC and CTL, and how you can use these tools to forecast and optimize your training as a cyclist. Full...

March 27, 2019
Masters CTL #'s in TrainingPeaks' Performance Manager Chart

Masters CTL #'s in TrainingPeaks' Performance Manager Chart

Coach Frank drops some knowledge about the basics of the PMC and CTL, and how you can use these tools to forecast and optimize your training as a cyclist. Full

February 19, 2019
Raising CTL (Chronic Training Load) for Master's Cyclists

Raising CTL (Chronic Training Load) for Master's Cyclists

We discuss the fundamentals of raising CTL for master's cyclists on a recent episode of the FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast. Listen to the full podcast:

January 31, 2019
5 Training Rules for Masters Cyclists

5 Training Rules for Masters Cyclists

The 5 essential training rules every masters cyclist needs to know to ride faster and avoid injury.