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Lance’s Latest Drug Testing Harrassment

Bob — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:36:12 +0000

Lance continues to be a lightning rod for the sport of cycling. He has often said that he’s been tested for illegal substances more than anyone on the face of the planet, and he has never tested postive. He continues to deny all allegations and state that he is and always has been a clean [...]

Why do you ride your bike?

Bob — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:48:36 +0000

Why do you ride your bike? We each have our own reasons, and probably no two answers are exactly alike. And that’s great.

I ride my bike for the great exercise and health benefits it provides. Cycling is a great way to stay lean, fit and strong, but without the pounding of other forms of exercise.

I [...]

Start your cycling season with a Plan!

Bob — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:18:46 +0000

The end of one season is also the beginning of another. Your training and racing this past season has taught you a great deal about your strengths and weaknesses, about your mind and body. While the lessons are still fresh in your mind, use them to create an actionable plan [...]

Aerobic Threshold Training for Cyclists (AeT)

Bob — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:58:07 +0000

Aerobic development is critical for all endurance athletes, specifically cyclists. I’ve stressed the value that you’ll gain by spending quality time in the base phases of training and how you’ll benefit in the long term.

Today I’ll reinforce this concept with [...]

Plan Your Cycling Season

Bob — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:53:43 +0000

One of the most important activities you can do this off-season is plan the events in which you’ll participate. Whether these events are bike races, challenge rides, hill climbs or century rides, it’s important to plan your season.

This allows you to look at the big picture and then helps you determine the actual training you’ll [...]