Articles on Injury Recovery

From Racing to Reconnecting: My Tenth Year at the Sea Otter Classic

From Racing to Reconnecting: My Tenth Year at the Sea Otter Classic

As the sun rises over the Laguna Seca Recreation Area near Monterey, California, the anticipation and excitement are palpable. For cycling enthusiasts like myself, the Sea Otter Classic isn’t just another festival; it’s a pilgrimage. This year marked my tenth consecutive year attending, a streak punctuated not just by the thrill of competition but by […]

Riding Through the Storm: My Journey from Peak Fitness to Recovery

Riding Through the Storm: My Journey from Peak Fitness to Recovery

Hey there, I’m Gilberto Cortez, a USA Cycling and TrainingPeaks certified coach, but also an amateur cyclist and racer whose life took an unexpected detour early this year. Before I dive into that, let me paint you a picture of where I was at physically. After a solid block of training through November and December, […]