The Process with CINCH Cycling

In this episode we did deep into the first three stages of the Tour de France.  We dig into all the crashes of stage one and what the winner did that stood above the rest.  In Stage 2 we expose the warning signs of weakness that some favorites showed as well as how special timing led to the win. In stage 3 we dive into what makes a good tour breakaway, what happens behind in the chase, and what th...

The 2020 Tour de France is going to be one for the history books.   In this episode we take an insider look at the teams and the stages that will shape the outcome of the Tour.  Listen to learn which stages are the most important, which ones present opportunity for surprises, and which teams to watch during the race.  

In this episode we unpack the 2020 Criterium du Dauphine, and dive deep into each stage.  We dissect who the key players were, the tactics that we used, and how well each performed within their chosen strategies.  With the Tour de France just days ahead, we look at the key teams and riders form and execution to predict how the Tour de France will shape up.

Team Ineos (Team Sky) has been the dominant force going into the pandemic, winning the Tour the last five years in a row.  However, emerging from the lockdown there is a new team on the block. Jumbo-Visma who, over the quarantine and the last races, appears to have raised the bar over Ineos.  In this episode we unpack both teams, their performances in the last races, and what to expect heading int...

Road racing is a dangerous sport, but how dangerous does it really have to be?  After the tragic high speed crash we saw in the 2020 Tour of Poland, it is clear change must be made to the sport.  We chat with pro cyclist Lauren De Crescenzo, a TBI survivor, who endured a similar crash like Fabio Jakobson had in Poland.  We dive deep into the dangers of road racing, how we can prevent them, and det...

Do you want to improve your performance in races and competitive events?  In this podcast we walk you through the seven stages to find progression and success in your racing performances.

This week's episode is all about the Coronavirus from a cyclist's perspective when we interview Rob, a masters cyclist from Boulder, Colorado. On March 21st Rob received a phone call that he was in fact positive for Covid-19. We discuss how he contracted the virus—his initial and current symptoms. Along with how he had to self-advocate to get tested, the medical care he received, and how he is rec...

With the season upon us, many people are looking for confirmation in the work that they've done as well as look for information on new places they can improve.  In this episode we dive into and break down the pros/cons of four popular testing methods: Lactate Threshold/VO2 testing, Metabolic Cart testing,  Dexa-scan body composition testing, and Wind Tunnel Testing.  We later reveal a new test whi...

Preparing for a gravel race can be daunting as it is the ultimate test of fitness, equipment, skill, nutrition, mindset, and strategy.  Dirty Kanza champion and icon of gravel racing, Alison Tetrick, walks us through each and every detail that it takes to master the worlds biggest and toughest gravel event.  This episode will provide you with what you will need to make your gravel rides and events...

We start the New Year out with a bang by sitting down with Zwift CEO and CO-Founder Eric Min. We talk about how ZWIFT is evolving the sport of cycling and making more accessible. Eric offers many helpful "hacks" to doing well in Zwift rides/races and how to best utilize Zwift to help your fitness both indoors and outdoors.  He also gives valuable insight big picture of where Zwift is headed includ...

On this week's podcast, Derek is back in action as we take an in-depth look at HIIT, High-Intensity Interval Training. Cycling training can be just like diets with all the fads out there it can be hard to decipher which training method is best for you. In this podcast, we discuss why HIIT should be the primary weapon in your Winter Training Arsenal and how it can help you avoid the dreaded "uni-zo...

In this episode we break down the best way to strength train for cycling with top personal trainer and Tom Danielson's Core Advantage co-author Allison Westfahl.  We dig into the best ways to build power for cycling off of the bike, the top methods to prevent injuries, and how to come back from an injury.

This week's podcast is all about climbing!  In this episode we interview rising star, World Tour rider, Tour of Utah Winner, and Vuelta Stage Winner Sepp Kuss.  Sepp takes us in depth in what it takes to go from a good climber, to a great climber and how he went from collegiate athlete to Grand Tour stage winner in three years.  You don't want to miss hearing about this incredible transformation.

Winning on the bike is very similar to winning in the business world.  We chat with past USPRO National Cycling Champion Marty Jemison about how he transitioned from a top World Tour professional to a successful entrepreneur.  

Interested in participating in a gravel event?  This episode is a must listen for you. In this episode we chat with the founder, Mark Satkiewicz, of one of the most talked about gravel events of 2019, SBT GRVL. Mark shares how he is puts the participant first in event design and details the winning formula he brings to cycling from leading top companies such as Nike, Smartwool, and Tom's Shoes. Co...

What does it take to be one of the best cyclists in the world?  The ability to overcome adversity. In this week's episode, Tom interviews cycling legend Levi Leipheimer.  Levi takes us through his career and shares the key moments of adversity and failure which led to his greatest of successes. 

The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting colder for much of us, but it's time to get fired up to train this Winter.  Coach Tom got creative made a very intense mix of EDM, Emo, and Hip Hop that will help you get checked in and motivated to dig deep to push to the next level in your workouts.  Enjoy!

In this week's episode, we interview top formulator Sanjeev Javia, the Founder/Formulator of Proze Performance Nutrition, a company that markets CBD Infused nutrition. Sanjeev is a wealth of knowledge and has formulated hundreds of nutritional supplements and works with some of the sports most prominent stars.  We start heavy with the story of how Sanjeev helped Tom find the source of his positive...

The Fall is a transitional period for many in cycling.  During this time many stop training, as they are waiting for the "base" period to resume again.  But this is wasted opportunity.  In this podcast we lay out four key things to focus on in your training that will give an advantage on all the others as well as set you up for success next season.

The Fall is here, the opportunity is in the air to improve.  CINCH Workout Mix #3 is built for optimizing you training, taking you on a journey of different mindsets, emotions, and intensities.  Enjoy this one hour music mix before or during your workouts!

One year ago CINCH athlete Tracey Jacobs had a life threatening cycling crash.  She shattered two vertebrae in her neck which required intense surgery.  She was lucky to be alive and was uncertain to ever ride her bike again.  In this episode we share the story of how this mother, business owner, and fierce competitor got through this traumatic injury and overcame it.  But, the story does not end...

It's time to get amped up and crush the upcoming week!  This workout mix is built around the CINCH Fire Mindset.  The Fire Mindset is an intense mental state best matched with threshold intensity in your workouts or to get you fired up to take a difficult project on at work or at home.  I made this mix with the intention to bring out the fire in you!  Enjoy!

Summer maybe coming to a close, but the transition between seasons means new opportunity awaits us.   In this summer throwback episode we share with you an unreleased podcast where list and dissect many lessons that can be learned from everyone's favorite cycling month, July. We also share some fun stories from our community from our now Tour de CINCH that happened this summer. We hope you enjoy t...

CINCH Coach and Founder Tom Danielson's coaching style includes a strong mindset focus.  He believes that by connecting specific mindsets and emotional states with training intensities and scenarios, you can perform at a higher level, more consistently.   In our workouts with specific mindset focus, we use visual and audio cues to help our athletes arrive at, transition from, and pivot back or for...

In this episode hosts Derek, Kourntney, and Tom talk about their new book, gravel racing, our team experience at the SBT GRVL race, overcoming fear, and more.