Thanks for your review. I write a site that reviews cycling products and I make some revenue from recommending goods and services that I think are worthwhile. You’re right, it’s a balancing act.

I didn’t appreciate the comment from Jacob which called into question your integrity. You were upfront about your relationship with MyCycling.com which is better than can be said about Jacob’s ethics.

I’m referring to the fact that Jacob had the cajones to link his signature to his little site (alexa rank of 6,643,158 …now that’s little) which features a cycling training program. That’s what I call ‘weaksauce’.

Keep up the good work.

Ron

Thanks for the review.

Just wanted to clear up a few things.

1) Videos. I’m not sure if you missed them (or perhaps there was a problem), but under the “Resources” section, there are instructions, photos and videos for both stretching and core strength exercises.

If you click on these links, you’ll see screenshots.

> http://skitch.com/jaystockwell/ncqfj/other-resources-mycycling-members
> http://skitch.com/jaystockwell/ncqff/http-www.mycycling.com-sit-ups-mycycling-members

2) Thanks for your feedback on the other supporting images. I’m not 100% sure what is expected here, but I’ll take another look.

For the most part, people are purchasing for the extensive training that is included. If you compare the caliber of the training, and the amount of different options you get, there is no compare between this service or any other. Especially for the price. We don’t claim that this is a one-on-one service or for aspiring professionals. If you require that, you should get a personal coach. However, most people are not trying to race for a living and this is a perfect solution.

The training has been birthed out of the pro peleton, World cups, World Championships and Olympic games. It’s one thing to talk out of a text book and artificial lab settings (which we can attest to personally most of the time doesn’t represent how things play out in the real world) and quite another thing to talk directly out of experience. We’ve then distilled this down into programs that almost anyone can follow and do well with.

That is what MyCycling.com is all about and what makes the service different.

Thanks!

Jay

2) There is no feedback option. It’s possible to ask questions and get them answered, but I guess it’s not a way you can get individual feedback on your training.

@Jakob
It’s always a balance to make reviews when there is a potential conflict of interest. As I can read from your comment, I have succeeded making an honest review. Thanks.

At the same time you link to mycycling with a link from clickbank trying to earn money from mycycling services. That is not good for the reliability of you and your review.

1) Can any of these training programs be used for races like Marmotte 2010?

2) Is there any feedback from the coaches as you follow their training program?