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  1. Warm-Up like the Trek-Segafredo Pros Here at CycleOps, we've been the proud sponsor and official bike trainer of the Trek-Segafredo racing team since it's rebirth three years ago. Their racers are some of the best from all over the globe, including the soon-to-be-retired Swiss fan-favorite, Fabian Cancellara.With the 2016 pro-race season already underway, we checked in with one of our Trek-Segafredo contacts to learn more about how the chaps in stripes warm-up on our turbo trainers before a big race. Generally members of...
  2. CycleOps VirtualTraining: Virtual Route of the Week Playlist We want to help you get the most out of your CycleOps VirtualTraining experience, which is why we'll handpick a new route each week and share it on Twitter and Facebook. From Italy to South Africa, our playlist is growing by the week.
  3. Van-Life with Ted and Laura King My dad converted a 1976 Dodge Maxi van to shuttle along my then-newlywed parents’ van trip back and forth across the country. Original van lifers. They each had work lined up on the other side of this escapade, so it was making the most of their open calendar and adventuresome spirit. The stories from that trip live on around the dinner table today, like when they’d routinely swap drivers at 65 miles per hour barreling down the highway or sleeping in a Las Vegas parking lot without AC in the ...
  4. Morgan Pearson on his Paris Olympics Experience Following the Paris Olympics, we talked with Saris athlete and Team USA Member, Morgan Pearson, to discuss his time in Paris and his races in both the Individual Triathlon and Mixed Team Relay. Morgan earned a Silver medal alongside his Mixed Team Relay teammates, after a disappointing 31st place in the Individual Triathlon. Interviewer: On paper, your Olympic experiences look similar: a less-than-ideal individual race, followed by a great turnaround to win a Silver medal on the Mixed Team...
  5. From Boulder to Paris: Morgan Pearson's Journey with Saris As the Paris Olympics approach, elite triathlete Morgan Pearson is meticulously fine-tuning every aspect of his training. Known for his relentless work ethic and unparalleled dedication, Pearson relies heavily on cutting-edge equipment to maintain his competitive edge. To understand the needs of an Olympic level preparation, we met up with Pearson in Boulder, Colorado where he lives and trains to get more insight into what it takes to compete at the highest level. Number One Indoor Trai...
  6. Laura & Ted King Interview Each Other About Training & Recovery Injury and pregnancy might not seem related, but upon closer look with Ted and Laura King, who are each navigating those waters, there are a number of interesting parallels. Ted is on the path to recovery from shattering his elbow at a late season race and… surprise! Laura is pregnant. As a couple of examples, sleep quality and duration is inhibited for both. A concoction of prescribed pain medicine makes Ted feel nauseous while Laura’s “morning sickness” comes at any time of the day. Laura’...
  7. Caroline Bohe Scores Her First Elite Podium Finish GHOST Factory Racing never quits! All athletes found themselves well prepared. With eighth place, Anne Terpstra was able to secure a place in the first starting row. Caroline Bohé in 16th place secured a spot in row two. Nicole Koller and Nadine Rieder were also able to place in the TOP20 and secured front positions on Sunday. Finja Lipp was able to confirm her performance from the previous week on Saturday. After her ninth place finish in Albstadt, she was more than satisfied with 16th pl...
  8. Yoga for Cyclists: A 40 Minute Sequence for All Levels Through this sequence, we hope to provide the fundamentals for developing a practice that can help you find better results on the bike with the practice of yoga.While riding bikes is a big part of the culture here at Saris, so is maintenance and stretching. Our own certified yogi, Stephen Balsley, regularly leads yoga sessions here in our office. There’s no one more qualified around here to lead a 40-minute, simple flow that cyclists of all levels could use to build strength, flexibility and ...
  9. Warmer Weather + Longer Rides: 5 Tips to Maximize Miles this Summer With daylight savings time well underway many of us are itching to enjoy those long hours in the saddle before or after work, chasing the sun's rays across the horizon. And with summer's rays calling for more time on two wheels, we put together this list of endurance riding tips to help make every summer mile enjoyable and bonk-free. 1. Prepare Your Body In the off-season tap into functional exercises, fun cross-training activities, and shorter rides. Focus on exercises that will dir...
  10. How to Get Started with a New Power Meter By: Jim Lubinski, Triathlete and Coach You bought a power meter. You’re excited. You’ve already got it installed on your bike and paired to your bike computer. You see numbers under the “Power” tab on your screen when you turn the cranks. You get on your bike and start riding. Now what? Using a power meter for the first time could be both an overwhelming and perhaps a slightly discouraging undertaking rife with many questions, such a...
  11. Walk Bike Places 2018 By Andy Lambert, Bike Fixation Global Sales Manager We recently attended the Walk Bike Places conference in New Orleans and came away inspired and excited for the future of bicycle infrastructure and urban mobility in general. If you’ve never been to New Orleans, you need to get there and experience this jewel of a city. The people are as warm and welcoming as they come, the food and music scenes are world class and the bike infrastructure network is stellar. The Bike F...
  12. Ted's Top 10 Tips: Cycling Photo credit: Ansel Dickey By: Ted King: King of Gravel With nearly two decades in the sport of cycling, Ted’s Top 10 Tips are designed to make every ride better. Indoor or outdoor, whatever the season, these tips will help you optimize your riding, training, or racing. Pedal with purpose. It’s easy to get caught in a rut where every ride looks the same. Hop o...
  13. How to Fit It In: Cycling in a Busy Life By: Ted King, King of Gravel Let’s state the obvious, I love riding my bike. The chances are good that if you’ve found yourself reading this blog, you enjoy pedaling a bike as well. Not so coincidentally, it’s a passion that’s shared with my wife Laura too, and therefore you likely wouldn’t be surprised to hear that we met on a bike ride. Times have changed since when we first met; our family of two has grown to three, we have a house a...
  14. Saris Joins Bike to Work Month Celebrations to Encourage More Trips by Bike It’s May and employees at bicycle accessory manufacturer, Saris, are getting into the National Bike Month spirit. Twenty-seventeen is the 61st year the League of American Bicyclists have earmarked the month of May to encourage more cycling, specifically to work. As a company of cyclists, Saris strongly believes in the power of the bicycle as a catalyst for change, and there’s no better month to “try it by bike” than May. For Saris, advocacy starts with their employees by encouraging their wor...
  15. Ted's Talk: What is Gravel? By Ted King: The King of Gravel “Why is everyone calling it gravel riding? Pshhh, we’ve been doing that for decades!” Cyclists of a certain era will cast down the idea that riding gravel is a new concept. There exists a degree of truth to their emphatic remarks, but contemporary gravel cycling is a far cry from its dirt riding brethren of an age past. If aliens are up in space observing us here on earth, they might have noticed that bikes have been taking the path less traveled fo...
  16. How to Use Virtual Training and Unstructured Workouts to Your Benefit During Shelter in Place By Sarah Piampiano, professional triathlete. Although sheltering in place right now has its challenges, staying fit on the bike isn’t one of them! With the advancements of smart trainers and plenty of virtual rides, many people - even without a stay-at-home order - are opting to do all of their riding indoors. Group rides, races and changing course. profiles add a lot to the indoor riding experience. Whether a professional or an amateur athlete, trying to stay motivated during this time can...