Something strange happens here in MN when the temperature climbs into the 40’s. All of a sudden, people come out of hibernation and are EVERYWHERE outside. Whereas we didn’t see anyone outside for most of the winter, all of a sudden the streets and paths are full of people cycling, walking, running and anything else [...]
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Indoor training is a great way to build your strength and fitness over the winter in preparation for the outdoor season’s beginning in spring. The primary training focus is to strengthen those energy systems key to cycling success. An added bonus of all the indoor training is improving your mental toughness. Let’s face it, there’s no [...] Everybody is offering suggestions for New Year’s Resolutions. You can’t turn on the TV or radio without hearing someone talk about how to make them and how to not break them, as most people do. You can’t open your email or browse the internet without reading the same from some expert. So I’ll give you some [...] Question: Why do we ride? Answer: For days like today! Yes, we ride to train, to race, to get fit and fast and to gain all the other health benefits cycling provides. But there are other reasons why we ride, and while these may be intangible, they are every bit as beneficial as the physical training benefits. The [...] If you answered ENDURANCE, you’re correct. The foundation for cycling performance is endurance. Yes, having the ability to ride at threshold for extended periods is important. Leg strength is important. Mental toughness is important. But these are all secondary to having superior endurance. According to Merriam-Webster, ENDURANCE is defined as: “The ability to withstand hardship or adversity; [...] |
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