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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 [...]

Transition Period — Relax, Recover and………

Bob — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:02:33 +0000

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 [...]

Don’t Forget Your Stuff!!

Bob — Thu, 13 May 2010 17:51:37 +0000

Race season is here, and with this comes travelling to the race site. This could be across town or across the country, and this requires some organizing, pre-planning and thinking ahead. Because what happens if you get to your destination without your stuff? Well, depending on what you forgot you could be totally SOL!

I suggest [...]

MN Ironman Prep – Step 3 – Clothing

Bob — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:49:52 +0000

Hey Riders. Springtime in MN is a guarantee of unpredictable weather. And nowhere is this more evident than at the MN Ironman Bike Ride. It may be hot and sunny. It may be cold. It may be rainy (but it won’t be cold AND rainy like last year. Let’s hope not anyway). We may get [...]

MN Ironman Preparation – Step 2 – Equipment

Bob — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 23:15:02 +0000

Hi riders. I hope your training is coming along well. Hey, one quick point about this series of blog posts. I’m highlighting the MN Ironman ride, but these same ideas can be used for any early season ride that you might be planning, in case you’re not doing the MN Ironman.

Today’s topic is EQUIPMENT preparation.

What [...]