This cycling blog is all about you. The goal is to make this the first cycling blog you look at, filled with the information you want. About once a month I ask YOU for YOUR INPUT for this blog. It’s that time again.
Help me identify the topics YOU want covered. Tell me if you want more or less of the following:
- Nutrition. If so, what types?
- Individual workouts, similar to my “workout Wednesday” posts.
- Power Meter training? Heart Rate training?
- Equipment reviews?
- Would you like more (or less) of the “scientific” apsects to training?
- Travel
- Strength training for cyclists
- Would you like to see more in video format?
- Would you like to learn more (or less) of me and what I’m doing?
- What kinds of training/coaching programs would work for you?
- Race/event specific information?
- Other?
Again, this is YOUR blog, with me being the conduit for getting you what you want. So add your comments below or email me. But please take a minute right now and provide feedback, suggestions and ideas. Then GET OUT AND RIDE!
Workout Recap:
Yesterday I rode hill repeats (as I do most every Monday) on the 1.25 mile long, 5% grade hill which is the longest, steepest hill we have in Mpls/St Paul. I know, I know…….but it’s the best we have. 
This hill takes me about 5:30 to climb. I ride the hill hard. The time it takes to climb it is perfect for VO2 Max-level intervals, and of course the hill builds leg strengthas well. So my workout yesterday included 10 hill repeats at VO2 Max level power with a ride-down recovery interval of about 4 minutes. After the 10th repeat, I did one more at a lower power level but pushing a big gear (45 rpm) for a little pure strength work.
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Curious, where is a 1.25mile steady climb in the metro area? Afton?
Bob, I’m new in following your blog since we met in mid-March. You have a great variety of topics. All have been helpful. Great job! Pat
First off……..I love your posts and second………here is my list:
Nutrition…….especially prior to a big event. Then also for a few days after. I am a female, 52 and weigh about 115 and it is not unusual for me to burn about 4500 to 5000 calories after a big hill day or long long ride. I can only eat so much on the bike and afterwards………how do I really keep on the weight as I ride this way most of summer and fall??
How about more on VO2 workouts………what about if you cannot make your interval goals of 110% or 115% of LT??? Should you stop doing them??? Aim at a lower goal??? Make them shorter/longer?? Do more strength workouts?
Also some information on how recovery is so important…………also, what really constitutes a “recovery week” after a block of 3-4 weeks of intense training.
Maybe also some tips or insights that you have gotten from your “female” athletes………you know, there are alot of us out here and we are often times forgotten!!!
Thanks for asking…………………Jo Ann