Winkler Coaching

Seize the day! Time to start thinking ahead to 2026 goals and epic bike adventures.

How do I get stronger in 2026? While this is a very specific question, it raises the more general issue of how does year-to-year improvement happen? The simple answer is that there is really only 2 ways it happens: * Impose more absolute training load year-over-year (i.e., achieving more fitness gains each subsequent year) * Impo...

1-on-1 Coaching for 2026

I will be accepting 5 athletes for coaching services for 2026. I think we'll be a good fit if you have some big goals for 2026 and are ready to stretch yourself to achieve them. These can be big events like Leadville Trail MTB, SBTGRVL, Unbound, BWR; or big challenges like complete an Everesting, a FKT, or some crazy epic adventure of your own design.

If you are interested, please complete the form at this link:

Coaching Application/Interest Thank you for your interest in 1-on-1 coaching in 2026. Please take a moment to complete the information below to let me know what you have planned for 2026. I'll be in touch soon for next steps...

Another update on my experience with SwissRX Synthesis.

https://www.winklercycling.com/swissrx-synthesis-week-4-update/

SwissRX Synthesis - Week #4 Update Another week in the books... I have a few more days worth of Synthesis and then we'll be to 30 days. I have been making small increases in training stress over the last few weeks and, in general, have tolerated it well. I'll continue through this weekend and get a

Putting SwissRX Synthesis to the test in a personal case study.

https://www.winklercycling.com/swissrx-synthesis-week-2-update/

The Feed

SwissRX Synthesis - week #2 update Another week down. This was solid week of riding/training; weekly Duration and TSS (Training Stress Score) were basically the same (

https://www.winklercycling.com/swissrx-synthesis-1-week-update/

SwissRX Synthesis - 1 week update Purported 1 week effects: * Weeks 1-2: Noticeably improved recovery between training sessions My first impression is no major effect. Training load has been fairly consistent on the high side of the recent range. I haven't felt noticeably fresher or better recovered from day-to-day. I have felt pret...

https://www.winklercycling.com/leadville-trail-100-mtb-4-weeks-until-race-day/

Leadville Race Series

Leadville Trail 100 MTB: 4 Weeks Until Race Day 5 important things to get right before the big day Many people struggle with what to do in the last few weeks before the Leadville Trail 100 MTB event (or any goal event). You've already put in a lot of time and energy preparing to meet you goals for this

Made a big fueling mistake, but still set a new PR and 1st in 50-59. I’ll take it!

I guess I’m about as ready as one can be…

Gradually recovering from the Sunrise to Sunset 12hr by Rattler Racing this past weekend. Completed 22 laps / ~130 miles on single track to win the solo race. Ouchie!!