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Should You Lift During the Cycling Season?

Bob — Mon, 24 May 2010 22:29:25 +0000

The #1 question I’m asked – by far, is this:

“Now that the cycling season has begun, should I continue to lift?”

Let me answer this question with a question: “Are you paid to ride your bike?”

If the answer is no; if you don’t get paid to ride your bike for a living, the short answer to “Should I [...]

The best part of cycling training is……

Bob — Tue, 04 May 2010 20:43:48 +0000

Cycling fatigue is like flu shot. In order to effectively fight the flu, we first must be injected with a dose of it. Our body adapts to it then is able to rebuff the flu when we’re exposed to it.

Similarly, we must expose ourselves to relatively high levels of exercise-induced stress to create fatigue. Our [...]

Proper Fueling for Your Century Ride

Bob — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:47:51 +0000

Other than proper pacing, nutrition is the most important element to have right in order to insure a successful century (whether this is a 100 mile or a metric century).

You’ll exert yourself in the 3-7 hours to complete the century and this exertion will require a significant amount of energy – and this fuel will [...]

Workout Wednesday – Spring Tempo Ride

Bob — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:05:35 +0000

The time to build your aerobic base, your aerobic engine is now, in the spring. There are a couple different ways to accomplish this goal.

Spend time in the saddle. The long weekend rides at a “conversational” effort level are great for base building.

Shorter rides at this easy level can accomplish the same purpose, but a [...]

Upcoming Announcement!

Bob — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:29:53 +0000

The racing and event season is just around the corner for cyclists in the northern part of the country, and has begun for riders in the south.

Whether your season has begun or not, you undoubtedly have most of your season planned. And your training has likely begun in earnest.

I’ll be announcing an exciting and affordable [...]