by root | Dec 18, 2012 | Cycling
This is the second in a series of interviews on what it takes to become a Pro Cyclist. Â Ken Hanson is the 2012 USA National Criterium Champion. Â He rides for Optum-Kelly Benefits Pro cycling team. Â Ken won 18 races on four continents this season. Derek: Tell me the...
by root | Dec 2, 2012 | Academia, Aesthetics, Psychology
Here is a question I have been thinking about recently, which I would pose to all of you: How do you balance your own personal style with dressing for success? Growing up in the age of neon, my mom would always tell people what a “loud dresser” I was. Â I...
by root | Nov 29, 2012 | Cycling
Today I ran a gym session for the Montana State University Cycling Team.  Based off years of testing with athletes, here is what I recommended to them: The goal is to maximize benefit in time for the spring race season while minimizing soreness and time in the gym....
by root | Oct 31, 2012 | Humor, Psychology
I grew up in St. Louis, MO. Â On Halloween it was essential to have three things: your costume, your pillowcase for carrying candy, and of course your joke book. Â At each house you had to perform a trick-usually telling a joke, to get a treat (hopefully not an apple...
by root | Oct 25, 2012 | Cycling
This is the first in a series of interviews with professional cyclists.  These riders will be sharing their journeys to the professional ranks and the unique turning points that led them there. Stephen Ettinger rides for the BMC mountain bike racing team.  Stephen...
