Hibernation Ends in MN – Spring Riding Tips

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 [...]

The Most Valuable Ride of Your Week Is…..

The 3 key rides to get in each and every week include:

Shorter, intense intervals (VO2 Max level or higher)
Longer, threshold level intervals.
At least ONE long aerobic ride.

We cyclists rarely have trouble putting in the hard intervals. However, the long endurance level ride continues to be the most important ride, week in and week out. Cycling is [...]

Cycling Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This

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 [...]

Back In The Saddle

Hi Cyclists,

I’ve been out of touch for the past couple weeks, and I apologize.  Some things came up that required much of my time and attention and couldn’t be avoided.  Sorry about that, but I’m back so let’s get going!

Tomorrow’s post will focus on the “Transition” period, which is that 2-4 week time period following [...]

Mt Washington – The World’s Toughest Hill Climb

Mount Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hill Climb – “The Toughest Hill Climb in the World.”  That’s what it’s called and that’s how they promote it.  This was my year to ride it and find out for myself.

 

The climb is 7.6 [...]