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Contador looked unstoppable today. Nobody can match his acceleration and speed on the climbs. So based purely on climbing ability, the Tour is Contador’s to lose. And add the fact that his time trial ability has improved immensely, he’s going to be tough to beat. But you just never know about Lance……..he may very well have something [...] You’ve heard of power meters and training with power and you’ve seen the pro riders in the Tour with power meters and discussions of their wattage. I’ve discussed training with power on several occasions.
Here’s your chance to learn more, [...] Most athletes hit a plateau at some point during the season, and it’s frustrating. A typical season begins with enthusiasm high and an eagerness for training and goal achievement. Improvement comes quickly as the athlete trains hard in anticipation of early-season events.
What do you use to gauge your progress and your fitness level throughout the season? Racing provides great and immediate feedback. What if you don’t race, though? What do you use to measure your improvement and whether you’re on track with your goals?
The Nature Valley Grand Prix wrapped up its 6-race/5-day run yesterday with the grand finale criterium at Stillwater. This stage was comprised of 20 laps of climbing (including the famous Chilikoot Hill and its 18% average grade) and screaming descents. The power these riders exhibited as they climbed this brutal [...] |
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