I’m Greg Boileau — Masters National Champion, lifelong racer, and author of Smart Training for Cyclists. I built Smart Cycling Lab to help riders of all ages cut through the noise, train with purpose, and perform with precision.
Who I Am
Cycling has been part of my life since I was thirteen — the age when most kids were trading hockey cards, and I was reading physiology textbooks. That’s where it started for me: an obsession with understanding how the body adapts, why some riders break and others don’t, and how training really creates performance.
That early curiosity shaped everything I do today. Over the years, I’ve raced across disciplines, worked with world-class coaches, and developed a system that blends physiology, durability, and racecraft into practical training riders can actually use.
Numbers matter — but numbers alone don’t win races. Smarter training does.
Coaches & Influences
I’m not self-made; I’m system-made. My training philosophy comes from decades of learning from some of the best minds in endurance sport.
Ed McNeely — The Foundation (Rowing Canada Physiology Legend)
Ed McNeely was the first person who opened my eyes to real training science.
From him, I learned:
- the value of lactate-based training,
- how to use LT1 and LT2 as anchors,
- the importance of constant mechanical load, and
- why aerobic structure matters more than ego watts.
He shaped the way I still view endurance physiology today.
Scott Saifer — Mastery of Time Trialing & Rest
Scott taught me the art of precision time trialing — pacing, discipline, and the mentality needed to execute under pressure.
Just as important, he drilled into me:
- the necessity of rest,
- the timing of peak readiness, and
- how to arrive on race day mentally and physically primed.
This became the backbone of how I coach athletes for key events.
Frank Overton (FasCat) — Peaking & Real-World Race Execution
Frank helped me understand how to nail peak events.
From him I learned:
- how to structure a season toward the big days,
- how to taper without losing sharpness,
- the “sweet spot” of combining volume + intensity,
- and how to bring form together exactly when it counts.
His influence directly shaped my racing breakthroughs in 2016 and beyond.
Tom Danielson — Threshold Control, Surging, and Racecraft
Tom reshaped how I think about power control, pacing, and the art of surging.
He taught me:
- how to “surf” between low and high thresholds,
- how to attack without detonating,
- how to create separation with rhythm changes,
- and how elite riders manage lactate in motion.
His approach turned me into a smarter, more efficient, and more dangerous racer.
What I Believe
Most riders chase FTP or watts without context — and that’s where progress stalls.
My philosophy is simple:
- Watts are tools, not trophies.
- Durability beats one-off power.
- Fueling and recovery matter as much as intervals.
- Smart structure creates consistent success.
Training smarter is always more powerful than training harder.
The SMART Training Framework
The foundation of my system — and my book — is the SMART model:
- Specific · Your training must align with your goals.
- Measurable · Focus on data that predicts adaptation.
- Achievable · Build progress you can sustain.
- Relevant · Work on what matters today for your events.
- Time-Bound · Fit training into your season and your life.
SMART training removes guesswork and builds durable, repeatable performance.
What You’ll Find Here
Smart Cycling Lab turns science and experience into simple action:
- Training breakdowns that translate physiology into clarity
- Workouts for FTP, VO₂ max, threshold durability, and race repeatability
- Fueling strategies that support performance, not fads
- Gear insights that actually change speed
- Race strategy shaped by decades of results
Everything here exists to make you faster, smarter, and more durable.
Who It’s For
Smart Cycling Lab is for riders of all ages and levels — Masters racers, Gran Fondo riders, and anyone who wants to ride smarter, train with purpose, and show up to every ride with confidence.
If you’re ready to train intelligently and perform at your best, you’re in the right place.
