Transition Period — Relax, Recover and………

How’s your off season going so far?  Have you been able to step away from your bike for a while in order to recharge your mind and your body?  If you haven’t yet, I highly encourage you to do so.  Maybe you’re competing in cyclocross this fall.  If so,  great.  Just be sure to take [...]

Fall is here — Enjoy the Season!

Fall has arrived in the north land, and this change in seasons generally means a change in attitude, outlook and training.

For many athletes, the race and event season is winding down.  It’s been a long season and by this time many riders are tired – both mentally and physically.  The toll is often heavy and [...]

Fall’s Arrival and MTB Workout #3

I saddled up this morning to a cool 62 degrees and breeze out of the north.  While it felt great to experience weather conditions other than hot and humid, this was certainly a harbinger of things to come.  Fall is coming to the north land.  The sun lacks strength, the days are getting shorter and some [...]

MTB Race Prep #2

In the last post I highlighted the Chequamegon Fat Tire Fest MTB race in Hayward/Cable, WI, and discussed some key training issues to keep in mind as you train for this race.

This post is the second in the series which will take us right up to race day.  Keep tuned in for continued ideas and [...]

Chequamegon Fat Tire Fest Prep

The Fat Tire Fest is one of the great celebrations of mountain biking in the country.  If you haven’t been to northern Wisconsin to participate in one of the various events or to simply be a part of the celebration, you owe it to yourself to experience it.

You can learn more about it here:  http://cheqfattire.com/

Participants [...]