Trading the rocky singletrack of Colorado Springs for the sun-soaked roads of San Diego has been an unexpected shift, and a humbling one. The San Diego cycling scene is fast, competitive, and filled with riders who make you dig deep just to hang on. As I’ve rediscovered road riding, I’ve learned that speed isn’t just about fitness, it’s also about efficiency. From refining my aero bike fit to experimenting with budget-friendly upgrades like position tweaks, I’m rebuilding both strength and speed one ride at a time. Here’s what I’ve learned so far, and how I’m finding my rhythm again on the road.
There’s been a recent resurgence in women’s mountain bike racing and Erin Osborne is part of the new wave of talented elite female XC racers. We're excited to announce Enduro Bites is now her official nutrition sponsor.
Thanks for taking the time to tell our followers a little about yourself, Erin.
South Park, Colorado is an area most people drive through to reach ritzy ski resorts and other mountain destinations. It's the size of Delaware, yet only has a few paved roads (the 2-lane highways intersecting it). And while I don't have official numbers, I'm fairly certain bison outnumber human residents. It also happens to be a awesome place to ride a gravel bike!
We spent more than 18 months developing Beta Red. Our goal, as always, was to develop nutrition to help you perform better and reach your goals. This week, we're exploring the three key amino acids present in Beta Red that help improve athletic performance. The three amino acids we'll focus on are Beta Alanine, Citrulline Malate, and Betaine. In this first segment, we'll cover Beta Alanine.
Those who’ve been following Brittany Warly’s athletic career as she advances toward the highest level of triathlon know she has dealt with repeated health setbacks including Epstein–Barr Virus and chronic sinus infections, so we decided to check in with her to see how she’s doing and what she has planned for the season.
