This is Your Fate

The days of “ride till you’re tired and then ride some more“ training are long gone. Today, success in the XC season requires complete dedication, and far more then simply putting time in the saddle. Hours of intervals on the trainer till you either want to quit, puke, or both; kettle bells and strength training that leave every sinuous fiber of your body trembling; core workouts that humble you to your metaphorical core. It’s the sacrifice that this sport demands, but when you’re dog-tired in the throws of