Strength Training for Endurance Athletes

So many of us know deep down that we would be better cyclists, runners, swimmers, triathletes, etc. if we hit the weights in addition to our sport specific training. Yet when it comes down to it we never really make the time or we go so sporadically that we don’t experience any gains from it. Or worse, we do it …

Why Do You Ride? By Chris Hopkinson

Hoppo as some of us know him, is an incredible ultra cyclist. Recently he was feeling thoughtful on FB and penned a long list of reasons why we all ride bikes. Surely one or more of these will align with you. But have you ever stopped to think why? Why do you ride? Enjoy this from one of the most …

Tips on Hacking Your Cycling Performance | Webinar Video

Here is the video recording from the Webinar titled: Tips on Hacking Your Cycling Performance, dated 3/22/2018. Hosted by Ben Dodge the bicycle lawyer and endurance cyclist along with fellow ultra cyclist and teammate Jason duPont. Discussing many ideas on how to improve cycling performance. Topics such as Fat Adaptation, Lactate Thresholds, Aerobic Thresholds, Xert, Supplements, and more. Link is …

Ben Dodge Interview on Mental Toughness and the Race Across the West

Joe Fairless is an up and coming real estate super star. He hosts the longest running daily national podcast, it’s titled Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever. With well over a million downloads already, his show is among the highest rated investing podcasts in iTunes. Some previous guests have included Barbara Corcoran from Shark Tank, Dean Graziosi a NY Times …

The Unwritten Rules of Cycling Etiquette on the Group Ride

Riding your bike in a group is both a privilege and a burden of responsibility. While sometimes “accidents just happen,” there are many other times where they can be, and should have been, avoided. I will not rant today about the horrors I have seen on some group rides lately (even though I am sure that my ranting is deserved), …

Payson Arizona Ride MAP/ROUTE – August 22, 2015

SATURDAY AUGUST 22ND. 3:00am. Supported Group Ride to Payson Arizona. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1665172533711399/1665176700377649/ 8088 feet of total elevation gain. 4 Cat 2 climbs. 1 Cat 4 climb. 1 Cat 5 climb. In case the map is not showing up properly here on this page you can go directly to the link here: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/751221117 Create Maps or Search for a …

Climb Like a Pro

Ever wonder how those pro’s climb so well? It’s not always drugs… they are in the simplest terms: AMAZING ATHLETES with a very specific skill set. I have been interested in climbing better. My competitive cycling needs some improvement in the climbing area. I trust many of you too may have weaknesses in your cycling skills. For me, with zero …

The Wild Wild West: Arizona – Where Cyclists are Criminals

The Wild Wild West: Arizona – Where Cyclists are Criminals. No kidding, this is a true story. Simply unbelievable and unfortunately all to common. Recently I helped another client on a pro bono basis who was unfairly charged with criminal property damage. He was facing significant fines, and a criminal record that in Arizona could never be expunged. Here in …

Insulting $350 Settlement Offer – Next Step LAWSUIT!

I swear I am not sue happy. However, some insurance companies are so rude and frankly insulting when it comes to the treatment of handling claims that law suit is the only language they seem to listen to. Recently I had a very heated telephone conversation with an insurance adjustor for Progressive. While he had the authority to pay out …

Hands down the best bicycle accident lawyer in Arizona!

“Attorney was wonderful! He was so responsive, and we really felt that he had our best interests at heart. He walked us through the process and made it easy. Hands down the best bicycle accident lawyer in Arizona!” -Motor Vehicle Bicycle Accident. Settled for $350,000.00.