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Workout Wednesday! Tempo Training for Cyclists

Bob — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:59:47 +0000

Many of the workouts I’ve offered so far have been “hard” workouts. Threshold rides, VO2 Max level rides, interval rides, etc. These are all great cycling workouts and this high end fitness is critical to success.

Cycling is primarily an aerobic sport, so building a solid foundation is the #1 key to long term improvement. And [...]

Help Me Write Your Cycling Blog

Bob — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:44:06 +0000

This cycling blog is all about you. The goal is to make this the first cycling blog you look at, filled with the information you want. About once a month I ask YOU for YOUR INPUT for this blog. It’s that time again.

Help me identify the topics YOU want covered. Tell me if you want [...]

Workout Wednesday – Race Simulation

Bob — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:07:15 +0000

I know today is Friday and that I’m a little late with Workout Wednesday this week. But better late than never!

We’re getting close to racing and event season, so it’s time to ramp up your intensity and get used to the demands of racing. Many of you have been following my suggestions of 3 quality [...]

Mind Over Matter Part II (my favorite Greg Lemond Quote)

Bob — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:14:32 +0000

Over the past week or so my theme has been to “stick with it,” to be mentally and physically strong and to not back down. Greg Lemond has a quote that fits in nicely with this theme. He says:

“Training never [...]

Mind Over Matter – Part 1 (I let the hill beat me)

Bob — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:41:07 +0000

I had a terrible day on the bike today.

I coach endurance athletes, and every athlete I’ve ever coached has experienced a bad day here and there, and I generally tell them to not worry about it, that it was [...]