Coach O'B's tricks
Preparing for your first race of the year
May 21, 2025
As racing in 2025 goes into full swing, it is always good to review some basics. A few years back I wrote a piece for Training Peaks about ... Read More
Check list for your car
May 4, 2025
We have all done it! You are in a rush to get to the bike race or event. You drive a few hours, only to get there and say, “Dang!! ... Read More
Can you ever have too much protection when packing your bike?
May 2, 2025
The first time I traveled to Europe to race in 1989, I packed my bike in this big, blue soft case. Removed the seatpost, took off the wheel... Read More
My rain bag
September 4, 2019
Over the years, I have been working on my rain bag. I think I finally have it down! This bag STAYS in my race bag! Prefer not t... Read More
Marginal Gains For The Everyday Cyclist
December 10, 2018
BY O’BRIEN FORBES Originally published by Training Peaks. Click here. As athletes, we’re always looking fo... Read More
How to Optimize Your Indoor Training Plan
January 25, 2018
BY Coach OB This was originally posted for Training Peaks Blog in December, 2015. I thought I would re-post! Click here for original.... Read More
Organizing Stuff
January 22, 2018
Had a client ask me how I organize all my cycling clothing pieces. This is what I do. Clothing Bins ... Read More
The Basics of Group Ride Etiquette
June 29, 2016
By Coach OB Original article here. Group rides are not only social, but a great way train and compare yourself to others. No matter what ty... Read More
Leaky Bottles
May 31, 2016
Got tired of my bottles leaking with my Infinit mix in them. So I used my old Garmin rubber mounts and made “O” rings. Worked PERFECTLY!!! Improvised “O” rings ... Read More
Get Your Sprint On ....
May 16, 2016
The Four Phases of Sprint Training Thursday, May 12, 2016 | By O’Brien Forbes Click here for original article You have done all the ... Read More