The most exciting athlete in american cycling
Keegan Swenson is arguably the most exciting athlete in American cycling. A dominant figure since his mid-teens, Keegan has won just about every race you can imagine, in varying disciplines and in convincing fashion. 2023 was another mind-blowing year for Swenson. He won his second consecutive LIfe Time Grand Prix in convincing fashion. His 24-minute win (a course-record by 15 minutes) at the Leadville 100 MTB, however, will be remembered as one of the greatest cycling races ever ridden.
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Keegan's Pick
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/Whiskey Fat Tire Pro Crit
On a late-April night in Prescott Arizona, we had a blast shooting Neversecond athletes Keegan Swenson, Sofia Villafane and Russell Finsterwald throttle around a 1-mile road circuit against a stacked pro field at the Whiskey Off-Road El Yucatero Pro Fat Tire Crit. Shooting and editing by Matt Shapiro.
Guides & Guidance
Practical training and nutrition advice to help you perform your best.
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In this article, we compare the different types of carbohydrate sources so you can decide what works best for you!
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Using the right combination of carbohydrates can improve energy delivery to the muscle.
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Caffeine can help to improve endurance performance, but what is the best way to take it?
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Eating in the hour before was said to be detrimental to performance, but research shows otherwise.
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Breakfast on race day (and also before big training days) is important. Getting it right means you will be well-fueled at the start.
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Is more protein always better?
Discover Science
Helping athletes perform their best through the sharing of unbiased and simplified scientific knowledge.