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Ruby Garrett

Cycling and outdoor recreation writer exploring bikes, fitness, and adventure gear for active lifestyles.
gear selection for racing
Riding Techniques

Gear Up: How to Choose the Right Equipment for Your Next Race

Ever wonder why Roman charioteers obsessed over wheel thickness? Today, athletes face similar dilemmas. Our “chariots” are carbon-plated shoes and...

Ruby Garrett
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October 6, 2025
pacing strategies
Riding Techniques

Pacing Unpacked: How to Find Your Best Race Pace and Hold It

Imagine your perfect race pace like Nolan’s Oppenheimer script. It starts strong but needs precision to succeed. Eliud Kipchoge’s world-record...

Ruby Garrett
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September 30, 2025
traveling to races
Riding Techniques

On the Road: Best Practices for Racing Away from Home

Ever tried figuring out race logistics when you’re tired? Imagine looking at a Google Maps ETA like it’s a Chernobyl...

Ruby Garrett
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September 29, 2025
sleep for racing performance
Riding Techniques

Sleep Like a Champion: Why Rest is the Underrated Key to Racing Success

Imagine runners spending $300 on fancy boots, ignoring the original biohack that helped Paula Radcliffe and Eliud Kipchoge achieve greatness....

Ruby Garrett
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September 21, 2025
hydration for athletes
Riding Techniques

Hydration Science: Unlocking Peak Performance on Race Day

Imagine you’re in the middle of a triathlon, and your legs feel like they’re on fire. Suddenly, your brain starts...

Ruby Garrett
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September 20, 2025
injury prevention for racers
Riding Techniques

Race Ready, Injury Free: Essential Tips for Injury Prevention in Competition

Every July, Atlanta’s Peachtree Road Race turns 60,000 sneakers into modern-day wax wings. Like Icarus chasing glory, today’s competitors flirt...

Ruby Garrett
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September 16, 2025
cross-training for racers
Riding Techniques

Beyond Miles: The Power of Cross-Training for Racing Peak Performance

Imagine elite runners avoiding treadmills like they’re bad milk. But NCAA champion Parker Valby’s 3-day running schedule includes elliptical marathons....

Ruby Garrett
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September 11, 2025
periodization strategies
Riding Techniques

Periodization 101: How to Structure Your Training for Success

Arthur Ashe once said, “Preparation is the ultimate performance enhancer”. This truth is more powerful than any supplement. It’s about...

Ruby Garrett
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September 10, 2025
analyze racing performance
Riding Techniques

Analyze Like a Pro: How to Break Down & Improve Your Race Results

Imagine you’re Loki, with a mission to conquer the finish line. Your tool is a Garmin watch, not a magic...

Ruby Garrett
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September 4, 2025