By Victor Jimenez, Darryl Kotyk
Cycling 360 podcast
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Sometimes your biggest obstacle is yourself. In today’s Quick Tip, Darryl Kotyk shares one of his favorite quotes and how it applies to cycling and life in general. He also discusses different ways the advice in this quote can help...
Dehydration can happen from illness or from just not drinking enough fluids. In this tip, Victor talks about some really easy things you can do to stay properly hydrated and stay out of the hospital and help avoid death! This is a...
Italy and bicycles have a long and storied history The Cycling 360 podcast does not usually delve into historical topics, except when they talk about how long Victor has been riding, but today’s episode features an interview with Michael Haddad, guest...
Many of us ride to reduce stress. But if you aren’t careful, the ride can add more stress than it relieves. This week’s Quick Tip features our guru, Victor, talking about how to make sure that you are doing the...
Kids are the cyclists of the future! In this week’s Quick Tip, Darryl talks about introducing one of his children to cycling. He recommends the balance bike as an option that will teach children the fundamentals of balance can help...
Do you have time for strength training? In this week’s Quick Tip, our resident Guru, Victor, talks about strength training. There are lot’s of good ways to incorporate strength training, but this week Victor focuses on how to squeeze this...
Do you protect yourself on the bike? Most cyclists proactively think about protecting ourselves. We wear helmets, we cycle so improve our health, we try to eat right (sometimes), but what about your skin? In today’s Quick Tip, Darryl, who...
Pain. Cyclists wear it like a badge of honor. But did you know there is a difference between good pain and bad pain? In today’s Quick Tip, Victor discusses how to tell the difference between good pain and bad pain,...
Do you wear ID on the road? In today’s Quick Tip, Darryl discusses an important safety feature that can help you in the unfortunate case of an emergency. There are many companies now that offer different products that can tell...
Many cyclists share a common goal. We want to go faster! Going faster is fun! In this Quick Tip, Victor discusses some of the key components to training to get faster on the bike. Listen in to learn how to break...
Mastering anything takes time. Just like anything, becoming a master of the bike takes time and patience. In this episode our resident guru, Victor, discusses what mastery is and how it applies to cycling. He discusses the keys to mastering...
Are you ready for spring? In this episode Darryl and Victor are once again joined by coach Taylor Thomas of Thomas Endurance Coaching to discuss transitioning from the offseason. The offseason can be great and it can be terrible. Depending...
When Will Your Kids Ride? In this quicktip, Darryl shares his personal story about his passion for cycling and what he feels was the key to getting his youngest son interested in the sport. He also shares his thoughts on...
Do you have questions about cycling? Of course you do, that’s one of the reasons you listen to this podcast! In this tip Darryl gives you a great tip on how to find answers to many of your questions using...
How to find a small group that will help you be a better cyclist. Cycling is a great way to get out by yourself and clear your mind but finding a small group to ride with can really be a...
Take Care of Your Bike For many cyclists, the weather prevents them from riding through the winter. Even during the off season, your bike still needs care and attention if you’re using it on the trainer or hanging it up...
Your brain can be your biggest obstacle when recovering from a crash. If you have ever had a big crash, or even a small one, you know that the biggest obstacle to resuming your riding can be fear. In today’s...
Choosing a saddle can be a pain in your bum. Literally. But it does not have to be! In today’s Quick Tip our resident fit expert, Victor, goes over some of the key differences between saddles, what to look for in...
Strength Training can make you a better cyclist We’ve talked about strength training before, but this time around we brought in professional cycling coach Taylor Thomas from Thomas Endurance Coaching in order to get additional information out to our listeners. Becoming a...
How do you improve pedaling technique? Pedaling technique is one of Victor’s passions. We all pedal, but how do you pedal better? In this Quick Tip, Victor discusses the best ways to evaluate your pedaling technique, check for common errors, and...
Do you love your gadgets? In today’s Quick Tip, Victor talks about the gadgets that are such a part of our daily lives. We all know that distracted drivers can make life dangerous for cyclists, but are you doing your...
Cycling is a community. Cycling is a great thing to do, and encouraging others is a great way to give back to the cycling community. In this Quick Tip, Victor shows us a few ways to help other riders and...
Just like having the right tool for the job helps save a lot of time and frustration, so does having the right cycling clothing for your conditions. It’s mainly just common sense, but in this quicktip Darryl talks about how...
Crosswinds can cause a lot of problems for cyclists. Sometimes we have to balance the importance of staying in the aero position with the need to be able to control the bike. In this Quick Tip, Victor discusses when you might...
When you’re a proud cyclist like we all are, we want to surround ourselves with bikes….right? I know I love seeing people and homes decorated with cycling and that’s what sparked this quick tip. You don’t necessarily have to pay...
Life is a journey and there are definitely bumps and detours along the way. Sure, we have our cycling plans and goals set out for ourselves….but what happens when your goals change? What happens when your life situation changes? This...
Today’s Quick Tip features Victor explaining Fartlek training for cyclists. Yes, the word sounds funny, but it’s an easy new way to shake up your interval training, and can be fun to try out with a small group of friends...
Who loves climbing hills? Well, you might enjoy it more if you knew the tips and techniques for doing it better. In this episode of the Cycling 360 Podcast, we brought in Taylor Thomas from Thomas Endurance Coaching to share...
Getting into a routine is super important. In today’s Quick tip Darryl explains the importance of routine for cyclists. Making a schedule and sticking to it will make you a better cyclist, listen to hear Darryl explain how. Do you...
In today’s Quick Tip Victor discusses one of his favorite topics: pedaling technique. He explains the tricks and basic techniques for cyclists to evaluate their technique and cadance, identify common mistakes, and make improvements. Do you enjoy the Cycling 360...
Okay, so we all might not like riding in hot temperatures like Darryl does…..so how do we deal with the heat and look after ourselves in conditions like this? In this episode of the Cycling 360 podcast, we go over...
In today’s Quick Tip Victor talks about cleaning your water bottle. Dirty water bottles are not only gross they make you sick. Victor gives some basic tips for keeping your water bottle clean and hygienic, from prevention to deep cleaning....
In today’s Quick Tip Victor speaks with the man who makes Cycling 360 sound good, our audio man Martin, about wearing prescription eyewear while cycling. Lots of cyclist don’t realize that it might not be the best plan to ride...
In today’s Quick Tip Victor talks about goals and goal setting. Victor has often noted that, for him, ambiguous or long term goals fall through the cracks. In this tip he explains his personal system for creating reachable goals in...
You are not going to believe the incredible things James Lawrence has completed in his Ironman career. He holds two Guinness World Records including the following: 22 half Ironman triathlons 70.3 races in 2010 30 full Ironman 140.6 races...
In this Quick Tip Victor answers a question about riding downhill from listener Marcus in Australia. A lot of people are nervous about going downhill fast on a bike. It can be a lot of fun but you have to...
If this podcast doesn’t totally fire you up and raise your level of motivation, then we don’t know what will. In this edition of the Cycling 360 Podcast, Darryl and Victor share their own personal strategies and advice for improving...
Okay time to get un-serious for a minute. Life can get difficult on and off the bike and we can often let it all get to us. It’s a great idea to just laugh at yourself at times when something...
As you all know, Darryl loves his sunglasses and isn’t shy about talking about cycling with a pair on his head. But he’s not an eyewear expert like our friend Devin Johnson from Rudy Project. You eyes are extremely important...
Todays quick tip is about learning and taking your cycling to a whole new level. In this tip Victor talks about the upcoming Road Cycling Summit We have some really great giveaways too. From our sponsors Jaybird Sport: Wireless Headphones...
In this quick tip, Darryl talks about a few things to do when setting up your bicycle helmet. We all wear them, but are they perfectly fit to our heads? Just like the benefits of getting a bike fit for...
This is easily the biggest news we’ve ever unloaded here at Cycling 360. We are hosting a full on worldwide online road cycling summit from April 6 through 10, 2016. You know our mission is to make you a better...
Darryl has taken his road bike with him to several different locations around the world, and in this quick tip podcast he shares a tip that you just might not have thought of in the past. It’s always a little...
Todays quick tip will save you a lot of aggravation. In this tip Victor talks about Why you should inspect your seat post How to check and mark your seat height How to avoid a seized post.
We all love cycling, right? Well, how about spreading that love to those around you as well. Yeah, in this quick tip podcast, Darryl talks about a few ways to spread your love for cycling and what kinds of things...
Rain is a part of life, and if you’re a cyclist you need to know what adjustments to be made so that you can be safe and make the most of a rainy ride. In this edition of the Cycling...
How to avoid many of the problems that people have before a big event. When to have your bike “tuned” before the event Have your bike checked several weeks in advance. Avoid the common mistake of waiting until a week...
How does one deal with saddle pain on a long ride? In this tip Victor talks about saddle discomfort. How to deal with different types of saddle soreness. Bruising ( how to deal with bone bruising) Saddle sores and chafing...
The Cycling 360 guys bring back Kelli Jennings, the nutrition guru in this episode of the podcast. Yes, Darryl and Victor were super excited to have Kelli join in and talk about her new comprehensive nutrition and fitness program, designed...
We all know that riding a bike is a great way to get you into that amazing zen-like state. You know, kind of like that vibe that our guru friend Victor is always giving off. Well, sometimes it’s easy to...
