tom danielson

I want to share with you an inspirational story I’ve never shared publicly with you. We made a short film to bring the story to life called “Following You.” This movie shares our story, working through tragedy to find purpose and bring the death of a close friend back to life…

Kourtney, Tom’s wife, here. Tom went out to train. I "opened" his computer. Now we have a Black Friday sale. He said we don't discount excellence. I took that as a challenge. BUY 2 MONTHS GET 1 FREE Three months of pro-level coaching. Structure, performance modeling, nutrition…

Happy Thanksgiving!  No deals today, just free excellence!   I thought for the holiday I would write a banger (hahahaha) piece on the cutting edge methodology I've been using to great results. While I use this methodology to increase all zones and key areas of cycling, I'm using…

I think standing ability is one of the most under-coached areas in cycling training. People are so obsessed with their current state of efficiency that they lose sight on long term performance potential. I made this video to teach a standing technique I call “bike swagger.”

This past Saturday we ran a race simulation with some of our Colorado riders, and I wanted to share a few coaching points that stood out. These are the habits, mistakes, and tactical upgrades that most people don’t even know exist. Whether you’re preparing for your first local…

Have you ever lost the wheel in a corner? You’re right there… and suddenly you’re gapped. Let’s fix that. Here’s how to corner smoother, faster, and stay connected every time. cinchcycling.cc/blogs/news/the…

One technique I have taught a lot in person is how to use your front brake like a clutch to smooth out pacelines and riding in the peloton. I spent some time breaking it down in words and video to teach it online. Check it out and if you don’t already do this, apply it to…

Standing technique is something the top pros do super well. As a coach I have created a technique & process to help teach it. I call it “bike swagger.” If you are interested in improving your standing technique, or learn how the pros stand so well, here is my four-part break…

Welcome to the Month of Hope Happy November! I call November the Month of Hope because it is when the Pro peloton puts the previous year behind them and they lock in on their new goals and aspirations. This is a stark contrast to October where so many are lost with their…

I’ve never watched the Mexican National Championships before, live. But I did today, and it was awesome. Sure the roads were straight, the one TV camera was shaking, and even you knew who was going to win from the start. But it was incredible to witness Del Toro high five…

IMO his progression will be influenced more by the managers, coaches, directors, and riders with experience willing to share it. I just think he will be a good one to flow because he clearly has talent out of his ears.

In this sport I think the team you are on has a major influence on the level you can achieve. While Seixas is already performing at a high level, it will be interesting to watch his progression on Decathlon this next year. With the current riders who are at the top there is a…

Del Toro had a great performance and while maybe many would expect a podium, the fact that he was missing just a little bit at the top of the Ganda checks out. First off he has been racing non stop this Fall including three times this week (winning two and helping Tadej win…

Remco appeared today to be at perhaps the highest level he has been at this season on the climbs. Looking at his body position in the climb he seemed within himself before Tadej attacked. After Tadej took off it seemed like he purposely held back to have more on the flats where…

I feel performances like today from Tadej show he is mainly motivated by his own personal performance progression. While there is so much talk around race records being broken, I think he is driven instead by the records of what his body can do. He rides his plan, and pushes the…

Incredible ride from Quinn Simmons showcasing his enormous physical engine today in Il Lombardia. Never in the peloton, he averaged 346w (385w normalized) for the entire 6 hour race. Everyone talks about Tadej’s zone 2 power numbers but Quinn might be able to win that race…

I love how Neilson Powless raced, going all in to try and follow Del Toro on both of his attacks. It’s no secret how strong Del Toro has been riding and it would be easy to mark the others. I hope he has a good race Sat and is in contention for the top 5/ podium.

You do realize he literally risked it on the downhill so much that the riders behind him gave him a gap to be safe. This is how he got the initial gap. So yes, he puts on a show by taking risks, and he definitely doesn’t have to.

Let’s be real. He is winning the most chaotic races with the most flashy and risky strategies. In fact, of all the dominant athletes he is by far the most colorful with the way he keeps trying, and doing. In sport, and in cycling there is always a “favorite” and that team or…

I think winning races the hardest way possible and in ways people rarely have won them before is far from boring.