Proper Fueling for Your Century Ride

Other than proper pacing, nutrition is the most important element to have right in order to insure a successful century (whether this is a 100 mile or a metric century). 

You’ll exert yourself in the 3-7 hours to complete the century and this exertion will require a significant amount of energy – and this fuel will [...]

Does Lance Train, Race and Ride in the Rain?

That’s a silly question. Of course he does.

I thought of this question as I rode this morning in cold (41 degrees), windy, rainy conditions.  Lance gets up, looks out the window to decide the proper clothing to wear, gets dressed and gets on his bike. If I asked you that same question, how would you answer it? [...]

Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride Preparation

Minnesota’s bike racing season recently began, and next week the cycling season “officially” kicks off with the Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride.  This ride offers distances of 30, 65 and 100 miles, and is often called the “Rite of Spring” for MN cycling.

 

Workout Wednesday! Tempo Training for Cyclists

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

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 [...]