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Cycling 360 is a roundtable discussion for road and triathlon cyclists. We call it "the show that will make you a better cyclist" Each show covers topics in detail like bike tech, nutrition, training techniques, coaching, bicycle fitting, racing tactics, bike repair, etc. Join your Cycling 360 host…

Victor Jimenez, Darryl Kotyk


    • Oct 6, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
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    Cycling 360’s Final Ride

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2017 36:50


    Goodbye from Cycling 360 After six years and hundreds of episodes, the Cycling 360 Podcast is finishing its ride. It has been an amazing journey for everyone at the Cycling 360, and everyone here wants to thank you, our listeners for making this amazing journey worthwhile and possible. Listen in to hear a final message […]

    Becoming the Cyclist That You Want To Be

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2017 5:58


    What kind of cyclist do you want to be? Its a cheesy but important question. In today’s quick tip, our guru Victor discusses becoming the cyclist you dream of becoming. Commit to your goals and ride for them, and think less about all of the trappings that come along with being a cyclist. Tune in […]

    How Not To Be a Gross Cyclist

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2017 6:45


    Are you a gross cyclist? No one wants to be gross, but sometimes you don’t even realize you are being disgusting! Noone wants to see your butt showing through an old pair of cycling shorts. And always make sure to wash your kit! Listen in to this tip to get some hints from Victor about […]

    Improve your training with Halo Neuroscience

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2017 45:47


    Every cyclist wants to make their training more effective. But Halo Neuroscience has found a way to achieve that. In today’s pod, Victor and Darryl sit down with Halo Neuroscience co-founder and CEO, Daniel Chao, to discuss the amazing benefits of this new piece of technology. Tune in to learn about: -What Halo Neuroscience does […]

    Improve your Cornering

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2017 6:54


    Are you good at cornering? It takes years of cycling to get really good at going around corners, but there are some tricks that can speed that up. In today’s Quick Tip, Victor discusses how to improve your cornering skill. Tune in to learn how to speed around corners safely and quickly.   If you […]

    Tapering your Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2017 5:28


    Do you know when to stop pushing yourself? It is natural in the buildup to an event to want to train more to get ready. But it is easy to fall into a trap and not give your body time to get ready to give your best performance. In today’s Quick Tip, Victor discusses how […]

    Passive Strength Training for Cycling

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2017 7:58


    Do you want a new way to cross-train? Many cyclists like to keep their training exclusively on the bike, even though we all know that cross training is good for us. In today’s tip, Victor introduces us to passive strength training using weight in everyday activities that can get you a great cross training workout. […]

    Use this simple trick to burn more fat on your ride

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2017 4:15


    Today’s tip is about burning fat. Listen in a learn yet another reason to pedal at a higher rpm. This isn’t just for people trying to lose weight it’s also a way to boost your endurance. Listen in to learn more.   If you are an entrepreneur or small business owner, Victor wants to invite you to […]

    Finding the Right Chamois Cream

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2017 4:25


    Do you have trouble with chafing? Many of us don’t like to think or talk about chafing, but its a problem many cyclists share. There are many ways to avoid chafing, including making sure your clothes are clean and ajusting your position, but sometimes you have to use something. In today’s tip, Victor tells us […]

    Managing your Training Load with Coach Taylor Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2017 41:27


    Managing your training load is important for meeting your goals As much as we might like it, each ride cannot be the fastest and best ride of our lives. In today’s podcast, we have our friend Coach Taylor Thomas of Thomas Endurance Coaching on to discuss the best way to manage your training load to […]

    About your Cycling Soul

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2017 5:54


    Do you feed your soul with cycling? In the third installment of Victor’s three part Mind, Body, Soul QuickTip series, Victor discusses the soul of the cyclist. Over time, your normal routine can get dull. In this tip, Victor discusses how he uses special rides designed specifically to feed the soul. Listen in to learn […]

    About Your Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2017 6:21


    Do you take great care of your body? This is the second of a three part Quick Tip mini-series by Victor on Mind, Body, and Soul. Today’s tip focuses on taking care of your body. Many cyclists think they are taking care of their body, but listen in to hear some good points on making […]

    About Your Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2017 4:46


    Stay in the moment when you are cycling Today’s Quick Tip is the first of a three part series on Mind, Body and Soul from Victor. This one discusses focusing your mind. Tune in to hear Victor’s advice on an exercise in keeping yourself in the moment and paying attention to the sights, sounds, smells, […]

    Blood Glucose and Cycling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2017 51:23


    How much do you know about blood glucose? Blood Glucose has a huge impact on your health, your life, and your cycling. Blood glucose is not only important to people who are worried about or have diabetes. Taking an active role in managing your relationship with blood glucose, through the way you exercise and your […]

    Get a Quality Bike Rack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2017 2:15


    Do you have a good bike rack for your vehicle? In today’s Quick Tip, Darryl discusses a topic he often avoids, something you need to buy. Having a good bike rack can make a huge difference in the quality of the riding you can do and can take care of your bike. Listen in for […]

    Get Out of Your Own Way!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2017 2:44


    Sometimes your biggest obstacle is yourself. In today’s Quick Tip, Darryl Kotyk shares one of his favorite quotes and how it applies to cycling and life in general. He also discusses different ways the advice in this quote can help you achieve your goals. Listen in for some great advice from Darryl! This episode of […]

    Go-To Techniques for Climbing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2017 9:03


    Riding hills efficiently can be tricky. In today’s Quick Tip, our guru Victor talks about hills. But not in the way we usually hear about cycling experts discuss hills, but rather he will attack the details on the best way to go at the feared enemy of many cyclists. Listen in to learn great techniques […]

    How To Avoid Dehydration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2017 8:37


    Dehydration can happen from illness or from just not drinking enough fluids. In this tip, Victor talks about some really easy things you can do to stay properly hydrated and stay out of the hospital and help avoid death! This is a quick listen but very important topic. A study recently that stated that about 75% of […]

    Foot Pain and Cycling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2017 6:47


    Do your feet hurt? Many people have trouble with cycling shoes and foot pain. In today’s Quick Tip, Victor discusses some common causes of foot pain from cycling shoes. He also presents some good preventative measures to avoid this problem and solutions if you have trouble with the shoes you wear on your bike. Learn […]

    Italy’s Golden Age of Bicycles with Michael Haddad

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2017 42:17


    Italy and bicycles have a long and storied history The Cycling 360 podcast does not usually delve into historical topics, except when they talk about how long Victor has been riding, but today’s episode features an interview with Michael Haddad, guest curator of Italy’s Golden Age of Bicycles and member of the Brooklyn Velodrome Vintage Wheelmen, […]

    Cycling Without Stress

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2017 4:08


    Many of us ride to reduce stress. But if you aren’t careful, the ride can add more stress than it relieves. This week’s Quick Tip features our guru, Victor, talking about how to make sure that you are doing the right kind of riding and choosing the correct rides to minimize the stress associated with […]

    Enabling Young Cyclists

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2017 2:38


    Kids are the cyclists of the future! In this week’s Quick Tip, Darryl talks about introducing one of his children to cycling. He recommends the balance bike as an option that will teach children the fundamentals of balance can help transition them into better cyclists in the future.   Subscribe to iTunes | Subscribe to MP3 Feed This […]

    Getting Older on the Bike

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2017 23:48


    Everyone gets older Even cyclists. In today’s episode, Darryl and Victor discuss a topic they each know all too well. Getting old on the bike. They cover important topics including: Adapting your training to the need for more recovery Some changes to the way you approach training can keep your riding more enjoyable The importance […]

    Strength Training In a Hurry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2017 3:43


    Do you have time for strength training? In this week’s Quick Tip, our resident Guru, Victor, talks about strength training. There are lot’s of good ways to incorporate strength training, but this week Victor focuses on how to squeeze this extra workout into an already busy schedule. Tune in to this tip to hear more! […]

    Check Your Gear

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2017 3:13


    Do you prep for your rides? Most cyclists do. But often once your stuff is in your bike bag, we forget about it until we need it. But, things can rust, mold, crack, and break. In today’s tip, Darryl talks to us about keeping up the gear you might not think about every time.   […]

    Protect Yourself From the Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2017 3:22


    Do you protect yourself on the bike? Most cyclists proactively think about protecting ourselves. We wear helmets, we cycle so improve our health, we try to eat right (sometimes), but what about your skin? In today’s Quick Tip, Darryl, who has years of experience living in some pretty bright places, talks about protecting yourself from […]

    All About Intervals

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2017 46:37


    We all love intervals….right? Today’s podcast features the Fit Chick herself, Selene Yeager, telling us all about interval training. Intervals are a part of cycling that many cyclists prefer to avoid. But in today’s show Selene and the guys will tell you all about how to incorporate intervals into your training and get the most […]

    Pain and Cycling

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2017 7:15


    Pain. Cyclists wear it like a badge of honor. But did you know there is a difference between good pain and bad pain? In today’s Quick Tip, Victor discusses how to tell the difference between good pain and bad pain, how to manage pain, and when pain can be useful. Listen in to find out! […]

    ID On the Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2017 3:54


    Do you wear ID on the road? In today’s Quick Tip, Darryl discusses an important safety feature that can help you in the unfortunate case of an emergency. There are many companies now that offer different products that can tell emergency responders they need to know and how to contact your family, and in this […]

    Getting Faster

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2017 8:22


    Many cyclists share a common goal. We want to go faster! Going faster is fun! In this Quick Tip, Victor discusses some of the key components to training to get faster on the bike. Listen in to learn how to break through to the next level of speed! Subscribe to iTunes | Subscribe to MP3 Feed This podcast […]

    Mastery of the Bike

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2017 7:10


    Mastering anything takes time. Just like anything, becoming a master of the bike takes time and patience. In this episode our resident guru, Victor, discusses what mastery is and how it applies to cycling. He discusses the keys to mastering your bike and what it takes to become an expert.   Subscribe to iTunes | Subscribe to […]

    Transitioning From The Off Season With Coach Taylor Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2017 42:06


    Are you ready for spring? In this episode Darryl and Victor are once again joined by coach Taylor Thomas of Thomas Endurance Coaching to discuss transitioning from the offseason. The offseason can be great and it can be terrible. Depending on where you live, most cyclists have some time in the year where it is […]

    Handlebar Plugs and Safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2017 3:39


    Do you know the purpose of those little plugs on the end of your handlebar? They are not just to hold your bar tape in place or make your bike look more slick, although they do that too. In today’s tip, Victor tells us the important safety features that those plugs fulfill and why you […]

    The Key to Getting Kids into Cycling

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2017 3:46


    When Will Your Kids Ride? In this quicktip, Darryl shares his personal story about his passion for cycling and what he feels was the key to getting his youngest son interested in the sport.  He also shares his thoughts on riding with your kids once they already know how to ride a bike. Additional Links: […]

    Other Uses for Compression Clothing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2017 3:37


    Sitting all day can make your legs tighten up. This happens if you are sitting because you are traveling or sitting for work. But the same gear you might have for cycling can help you avoid this! In this Quick Tip, Victor discusses the benefits of compression clothing and how to use it to make […]

    Keep Your Cycling Efficient

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2017 42:28


    Are You an Efficient Cyclist? Even the most experienced cyclists should devote some time to making sure they have covered the basics. Making sure you have the key points of being a good rider covered will improve your riding and, importantly, keep your riding efficient. This episode answers some common questions on: Positioning How far […]

    Answering Questions with Cycling 360

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2017 4:07


    Do you have questions about cycling? Of course you do, that’s one of the reasons you listen to this podcast! In this tip Darryl gives you a great tip on how to find answers to many of your questions using the Cycling 360 archives! Listen to find answers to almost any question you might have […]

    Finding your group

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2017 3:54


    How to find a small group that will help you be a better cyclist. Cycling is a great way to get out by yourself and clear your mind but finding a small group to ride with can really be a lot of fun and can push you to be a better cyclist. In this tip, […]

    Ride in a Straight Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2017 6:33


    Have you ever noticed yourself wobbling? Maybe you noticed people you ride with wandering all over the road. Riding straight is not only more efficient, but is also safer. In today’s Quick Tip, Victor discusses how to develop the skill of riding in a straight line to become a better and safer rider. Are you […]

    Taking Care of your Bike in the Off Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2017 31:27


    Take Care of Your Bike For many cyclists, the weather prevents them from riding through the winter.  Even during the off season, your bike still needs care and attention if you’re using it on the trainer or hanging it up for the winter. In this podcast, Darryl and Victor go over some of the important […]

    Staying Positive

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2016 3:28


    Staying Positive Can Keep You Riding But riding can also help keep you positive. Everyone has ups and downs in their life but riding your bike can be one tool to help keep a positive outlook. This tip features Darryl discussing how to keep positive on the bike, and how to use the bike to […]

    Don’t Be Afraid of Your Bike

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2016 6:22


    Your brain can be your biggest obstacle when recovering from a crash. If you have ever had a big crash, or even a small one, you know that the biggest obstacle to resuming your riding can be fear. In today’s Quick Tip, Victor discusses how to overcome your fear and trick your brain into letting […]

    Don’t Be Lazy This Offseason!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2016 3:25


    Lots of us get lazy in the offseason. It is a battle to maintain your focus and physical conditioning when you are not riding your bike as often as you might like.  But, in this Quick Tip, Darryl reminds us that it is easier to stay in shape than get in shape.  This goes for […]

    Choosing The Right Saddle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2016 8:13


    Choosing a saddle can be a pain in your bum. Literally. But it does not have to be! In today’s Quick Tip our resident fit expert, Victor, goes over some of the key differences between saddles, what to look for in a saddle, what to avoid in a saddle, and a few simple tests to make […]

    Strength Training for Cyclists with Coach Taylor Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2016 53:44


    Strength Training can make you a better cyclist We’ve talked about strength training before, but this time around we brought in professional cycling coach Taylor Thomas from Thomas Endurance Coaching in order to get additional information out to our listeners. Becoming a better cyclist includes many things, and strength training off the bike is a great way […]

    How To Check Your Pedaling Technique

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2016 7:17


    How do you improve pedaling technique? Pedaling technique is one of Victor’s passions. We all pedal, but how do you pedal better? In this Quick Tip, Victor discusses the best ways to evaluate your pedaling technique, check for common errors, and ensure a smooth ride. Are you a cyclist who rides more than 50 miles per […]

    Gadgets and Safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2016 4:57


    Do you love your gadgets? In today’s Quick Tip, Victor talks about the gadgets that are such a part of our daily lives. We all know that distracted drivers can make life dangerous for cyclists, but are you doing your part to make sure that you are a part of the solution, not the problem? […]

    Giving Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2016 5:39


    Cycling is a community. Cycling is a great thing to do, and encouraging others is a great way to give back to the cycling community. In this Quick Tip, Victor shows us a few ways to help other riders and spread the love of cycling. Are you a cyclist who rides more than 50 miles […]

    Mountain Biking for Road Cyclists

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2016 56:49


    Over the years, we’ve been asked several times to do a show on mountain biking and our answer has always been the same.  “We’re a road cycling podcast.” But the time has come and this show is dedicated to helping road cyclists determine if mountain biking is something they should try out…..and if so, how […]

    Have the Right Gear for the Ride

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2016 3:30


    Just like having the right tool for the job helps save a lot of time and frustration, so does having the right cycling clothing for your conditions. It’s mainly just common sense, but in this quicktip Darryl talks about how to be prepared for the seasonal conditions of your ride. Are you a cyclist who […]

    Riding In Crosswinds

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2016 7:01


    Crosswinds can cause a lot of problems for cyclists. Sometimes we have to balance the importance of staying in the aero position with the need to be able to control the bike. In this Quick Tip, Victor discusses when you might need to give up on the aero position and how to realize what your bike […]

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