Whether your road races are 20 miles or 120 miles Matson Cycle Coaching will help you develop the endurance to go the distance, the speed to hang with the sharp…
Athletes of all ages, abilities, and experience levels can get involved in bicycle racing through time trials. Called “The Race of Truth,” a time trial will show you exactly where…
It takes VO2 Max power, bike handling, position, and nerve to win a criterium race. After building an endurance foundation and necessary muscular strength, our training workouts will take…
Masters racing is the fastest growing demographic in U.S. bicycle racing, and maybe it is time for you to board this train. USA Cycling and most state bicycle racing organizations…
A Century: 100 miles. Maybe your passion is long-distance riding with your weekend club and dong multiple century events each year. Maybe you are training to enter your first long-distance…
The great thing about cycling is how forgiving it is to your body. Long after they have to give up running or skiing, athletes discover they can continue their…
COACH STEVE MATSON
Steve Matson has raced bicycles since 2000. He is a Category 3 road racer, active in Masters racing in Washington State and a medalist in national…
PERIODIZATION
Cycle coaching is based on the principles of physical periodization. One progressively builds fitness by…
GOAL SETTING
Everyone has dreams. You wouldn’t be reading this page if there were not some athletic…
FIELD TESTS
Some athletes enter a coaching program after considerable experience and they know exactly where their…
PERSONALIZED WORKOUTS
The most tangible “product” involved in a coaching plan is the calendar of workouts a…
FEEDBACK & CONSULTATION
While some coaching programs put limits on the time athletes can consult with coaches, or…
EVENT PREP & TACTICS
How early should I arrive before my event? How much should I warm up? Should…
SAFETY & NUTRITION
When an athlete steps up his or her training through a coaching program, it is…
Training That Works
