Chris Case

Mavic's gravel wheel and tire combination offers durability and performance at a reasonable price despite being a tad heavy.

We've been receiving so many good questions from our listeners, it was time to devote an entire episode to answering them.

In this episode we take on several questions: Do you need a coach? What makes a good coach? What makes a good athlete? And much more.

We take a close look at five capable, versatile front lights for everything from winter commutes to occasional singletrack jaunts.

We take a closer look at the training and preparation of neo-pro Sepp Kuss before his stunning victory in Utah.

Cross Spikes allow you to customize your shoes for any and all 'cross conditions.

In today's episode we discuss how to improve your trainer experience and get unique training benefits.

We speak with the guru of cycling ergonomics, Dr. Andy Pruitt, about cycling's most common injuries and how to prevent them.

We sat down with Lachlan Morton to discuss his return to the Education First team, racing on gravel, and a tough 2018 season.

Power meters have revolutionized training in the past decade, but a heart rate monitor remains a key to getting the most out of your workouts.

Think you know how a bicycle works? Think again. Lennard Zinn joins us on Fast Talk to discuss the physics of bike design.

Grinduro is part bike race, part camping trip, part block party in the woods of Northern California. It makes for one hell of a weekend.

We tried six different pairs of shoes geared toward cyclocross and came away impressed.

We talk to Colby Pearce about what it takes to attempt the hour record. Pearce recently set a master's world hour record in Mexico.

We received so many questions about episode 51 on polarized training, we're taking an even deeper dive.

Extending your season is about maintaining form and preventing fatigue.

Recent Tour of Utah winner Sepp Kuss discusses his rapid rise from collegiate racer to the WorldTour.

One of the most outspoken athletes in cycling, Noble becomes the most recent cyclist to partner with the energy drink company.

Research has shown that the best methods for aiding recovery fall into the compression category, including massage and compression gear. We discuss the science.

Cycling sunglasses are an essential piece of gear, especially if you wear prescription glasses. Here are some of our favorites.

We spoke with a sports psychologist about the impact Sky riders may have felt from listening to boos and jeers on the roads of France.

Chris Froome is constantly fiddling with his saddle position, but the result is always the same. Yet it doesn't slow him down.

Dr. Seiler has revolutionized our understanding of endurance training. In this episode, we'll take a deep dive into his theories.

Sky director Dave Brailsford says Froome's role as a super-domestique to ascendant Thomas will be cheered.

Editor’s note: Managing editor Chris Case raced the Crusher in the Tushar and lived to tell the tale. This coverage is sponsored by 3T, Mavic, Bell, and Roka. Case rode a 3T Exploro on Mavic's Allroad Pro UST Disc wheels and Yksion Allroad XL tires, and was equipped with a Bell Z20 MIPS helmet and Roka GP-1 sunglasses. 

American Lawson Craddock continues to churn away stage after stage through the Alps, despite a broken shoulder.

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Take a closer look at the power data of Mitchelton-Scott captain Mat Hayman over the pavé of stage 9.

Take a deep dive into Lawson Craddock's physiological data from the Tour de France — recovery, sleep, and strain.

Mark Cavendish said he was chasing Eddy Merckx's all-time stage win record at the Tour. So far, his results have been dismal.

How do riders and team doctors decide when an injury is too severe to continue racing the Tour de France?

After disastrous first stage, Adam Yates is back in GC conversation after a strong showing in the team time trial by Mitchelton-Scott.

In this episode, we discuss the science of Dirty Kanza 200, including training principles, fueling strategy, pacing, and more.

In this episode of Fast Talk, we delve into what it takes to race hilly one-day races and target the GC at stage races.

Feeling sore after your last workout? New science suggests that's a good thing.

New science suggests that 15 minutes may be all you need to warm up for your next race.

Chris Case swore he'd never race Dirty Kanza again. He was lying. And the second time around wasn't much easier.

We went to the laboratory (and the dirt roads) to figure out whether low tire pressure is not only more comfortable but also faster.

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Check out Chris Case's author page.

Check out Chris Case's author page.

What is a ketogenic diet and why is it becoming a nutrition trend? We delve into the subject.

Chris Case outlines what you should bring to a grueling gravel race such as the 200-mile Dirty Kanza.

Shimano expands gravel offerings with RX line of components, hints at more products to come in 2018.

Chris Case examines the brutality of Monte Zoncolan, a 10km ascent at an average of 11.5 percent gradient. It's even harder than it sounds.

Recovery is just as important to strong performances as your daily workouts. What's the best way to measure it? We dive in.

Where is all of our training data going, and what do we gain by covering our bodies in sensors like something out of a Star Trek episode?

The second installment in a series detailing Chris Case's nutrition strategy for Dirty Kanza 200.

What does it take to transform one of the world’s best time trialists into a grand tour contender?

While the UCI’s “3:1 rule” has vanished, your bike isn’t radically more aerodynamic. Here’s why.

Mavic expands its Allroad line with new wheels and heavy-duty tires. It will add additional products throughout 2018, like shoes.

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An active 51-year-old struggles to lose weight and discovers the issue was related to his diet.

This episode is all about POWER. We dig into the history of power meters and how they can make you faster with Hunter Allen.

Can Chris Case's physical and biological mechanics adapt to the rigors of going long — like 13+ hours long?

The enigmatic Peter Sagan and the workmanlike Greg Van Avermaet are destined to clash this spring. Will their rivalry finally turn to gold?

Former national champ Mara Abbott and professional coach Dean Golich weigh in on working your commute into your training plan

The University of Colorado Sports Medicine and Performance Center uses specialized tools to conduct a full musculoskeletal analysis.

Here's why good core strength is essential for endurance athletes like cyclists — and how to get started with an exercise routine.

Chris Case examines the field at this weekend's cyclocross worlds and outlines the top 10 favorites for gold.

Jeremy Powers’s Aspire Racing team will cease to exist after the 2018 UCI cyclocross world championships.

The VeloNews Plan is the best, most comprehensive training guide we’ve ever published. This is part 2 of the series.

The VeloNews Plan is the best, most comprehensive training guide we’ve ever published. This is part 1 of the series.

A young rider is looking to go professional, but he struggles with finding the right amount of zone 2 base training in the off-season.

Asthma expert Dr. John Dickinson explains Salbutamol, exercise-induced asthma, and how Froome will try to prove his innocence.

The three-time time trial Olympic gold medalist chatted with VeloNews about her new director role at USA Cycling.

We examine the case of a rider who struggled with hand numbness, shoulder tightness, and occasional arm numbness.

Former U.S. 'cross champ Jeremy Powers opens up about the ongoing heart issues that have dogged him all season in 2017.

Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert have been fierce foes for much of their young lives. Their rivalry rages on — but for how long?

Patagonia’s Black Hole Backpack is deceptively spacious with enough room to carry all your daily essentials.

Spencer Petrov, 19, is finding success racing for Jeremy Powers' Aspire Racing outfit.

Few Americans show more potential than cyclocross racer Ellen Noble. She's also a vocal advocate for female racers.

Slight refinements to a training plan can yield substantial gains over the course of a year. It’s all about execution.

Focus on details like bike fit and setup has vaulted young Kaitie Keough onto the cyclocross World Cup podium.

Olympic medalist Georgia Gould is a mom. She returns to the 'cross racing with a new perspective but the same love for racing.

Fifteen years ago, Kris Auer brought his New England cyclocross roots to Baltimore. Now, Charm City Cross leads the pack.

Stephen Hyde rides a red, white, and blue Cannondale SuperX as reigning national champion. He won day two at Charm City.

Kaitlin Keough and Stephen Hyde were victorious on day two of the Sho-Air US Cup-CX/Charm City Cross in Baltimore, MD on Sunday.