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March Indoor Cycling Training – #1

Bob — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:22:20 +0000

We began what will hopefully be our final month of indoor training last evening. The riders have been training all winter and are fit, strong and anxious to take their fitness outdoors.

We’ve spent time this winter focusing on cycling specific strength on the bike, threshold system training and VO2 Max system training. So the goal for [...]

Which Bike Trainer Maximizes ‘Total Cycling Performance’?

Bob — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:43:09 +0000

This is a Guest Post by Ron Fritzke, who is a cycling product reviewer with a passion for ‘all things cycling’. A former 2:17 marathoner, he now directs his competitive efforts toward racing his bike…and looking for good cycling products.

Coach Bob’s been encouraging you to get in regular off-season rides. I can say ‘ditto’ to that [...]

Check out this Cycling Training Ride

Bob — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:43:34 +0000

Hey riders. I hope your off-season training is going well. Many of you are indoors now and will be for the next few months. Don’t waste your time spinning your pedals with no plan. Each ride should have a goal and should lead you to a designated outcome.

The first block of our indoor training sessions just [...]

Merry Christmas!

Bob — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 12:58:31 +0000

Hello Cyclists,

I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a blessed Holiday Season. Spend time with your family, your friends and with those you love. If distance doesn’t allow you to be together, pick up the phone and call.

And be sure to say “I Love You” to each of these [...]

Off Season BikeTraining — Get Faster!

Bob — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:20:22 +0000

The cycling off-season can last anywhere from 1-2 months to nearly 6 months. Exactly what you do with your training during this time will largely determine the success of your next season. So spend your time wisely.

Your first step is to critically assess your cycling weaknesses. Are your sprints weak? How about your climbing ability? Are you able [...]