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The best part of cycling training is……

Bob — Tue, 04 May 2010 20:43:48 +0000

Cycling fatigue is like flu shot. In order to effectively fight the flu, we first must be injected with a dose of it. Our body adapts to it then is able to rebuff the flu when we’re exposed to it.

Similarly, we must expose ourselves to relatively high levels of exercise-induced stress to create fatigue. Our [...]

Proper Fueling for Your Century Ride

Bob — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:47:51 +0000

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 [...]

90 Minute Indoor Ride – You Shoulda’ Been There!

Bob — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:12:12 +0000

This past Saturday was the 90 minute Indoor Training Ride at Penn Cycle. The 3 major ride goals included the following:

Enjoy a challenging, realistic and fun ride. Raise money for Breast Cancer Research for my friend (and World Champion Log Roller and Boom Runner), Jenny Atkinson, who was recently diagnosed. Read more about Jenny here: http://www.jennyatkinson.com/ Enjoy some wine, beer, [...]

Hibernation Ends in MN – Spring Riding Tips

Bob — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:59:07 +0000

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 [...]

2010 Birkie Reflections

Bob — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:32:34 +0000

I competed in the American Birkebeiner cross country ski race this past weekend (http://www.birkie.com/). This is one of the truly great events in the country, with a record 10,000 participants this year.

It’s been 13 years since I’ve raced the Birkie, and it felt somewhat like a homecoming to me. While the race has been changed (and improved) [...]