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Just in time for the end of January, we discuss the effects of alcohol on our bodies, why athletes are more likely to be...
01/31/2023

Just in time for the end of January, we discuss the effects of alcohol on our bodies, why athletes are more likely to be heavy drinkers, and why so many people are doing Dry January.

On this episode of Versus, Ben and Colin discuss all things alcohol. Why are athletes more likely to be heavy drinkers?What does alcohol do to our bodies?Are...

The latest Versus Episode just dropped! We have a great conversation with attorney Joseph Piscitello, founding lawyer of...
11/19/2022

The latest Versus Episode just dropped! We have a great conversation with attorney Joseph Piscitello, founding lawyer of Piscitello Law, a founding lawyer of Piscitello Law, a law firm in Philadelphia, PA that specialized in cyclist injuries caused by cars. We talk about all aspects of car-bike interactions.

Our special guest this episode was Joseph Piscitello, founding lawyer of Piscitello Law, a law firm in Philadelphia, PA that specialized in cyclist injuries ...

If you're a cyclist who still has doubts about whether or not you should do strength training, you won't have any doubts...
05/02/2022

If you're a cyclist who still has doubts about whether or not you should do strength training, you won't have any doubts after watching this!

Our special guest this episode is Liz Raynor. Liz is a Registered Dietitian (RD), NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and NASM Corrective Ex...

A primer on all the forces that propel and oppose forward motion on the bike. In other words, every way to get faster.
03/29/2022

A primer on all the forces that propel and oppose forward motion on the bike. In other words, every way to get faster.

This video explains the forces that propel you forward and the forces that work against you when you ride. It's not a deep dive into the physics, but an over...

It's been a while, but our latest episode of Versus is out. Ben and I talk about what cycling coaches do, the benefits o...
02/26/2022

It's been a while, but our latest episode of Versus is out. Ben and I talk about what cycling coaches do, the benefits of real coaching over a cookie cutter plan or self-coaching, and the possibility that we will all be replaced by machines in the future. Enjoy!

​Theme song = Elevators Need Rock Too, by SpenceColin and Ben talk about the different aspects of being a cycling coach, some of the n...

It's been a few weeks since our last episode, but we had a great one this week with some special guests, discussing Indo...
04/06/2021

It's been a few weeks since our last episode, but we had a great one this week with some special guests, discussing Indoor vs Outdoor Racing with Stephen Vogel and Holden Comeau. Enjoy!

​ ​ ​Theme song = Elevators Need Rock Too, by SpenceOn this week's Versus, Ben and Colin welcome two guest...

Had a great conversation with Menachem Brodie of Human Vortex Training about a whole bunch of things including how to se...
03/16/2021

Had a great conversation with Menachem Brodie of Human Vortex Training about a whole bunch of things including how to seize on opportunities to make big picture evaluations of your strengths and weaknesses, mastering training fundamentals instead of getting lost in marginal gains, as well as a little bit on training and racing psychology. If you haven't heard Menachem before or read his book "The Vortex Method", he is one of the best coaches out there specializing in strength training for cyclists and triathletes. I'd also highly recommend subscribing to his podcast, "The Strong Savvy Cyclist and Triathlete", where he brings on a range of experts that you won't find anywhere else.





Colin Sandberg has been coaching cyclists from all ages and abilities for over 10 years, including time in China, and working with the Young Medalists program in Philadelphia. In this episode Colin and I talk about: communication perspective making progress season to season recognizing themes or pat...

Versus, Episode 4: Indoor vs. Outdoor Training
02/12/2021

Versus, Episode 4: Indoor vs. Outdoor Training

this week's Versus, Ben and Colin discuss the virtues of both indoor and outdoor cycling, as well as ...

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