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 [...]

MN Ironman Prep – Step 3 – Clothing

Hey Riders.  Springtime in MN is a guarantee of unpredictable weather.  And nowhere is this more evident than at the MN Ironman Bike Ride.  It may be hot and sunny.  It may be cold.  It may be rainy (but it won’t be cold AND rainy like last year.  Let’s hope not anyway).  We may get [...]

MN Ironman Preparation – Step 2 – Equipment

Hi riders.  I hope your training is coming along well.  Hey, one quick point about this series of blog posts.  I’m highlighting the MN Ironman ride, but these same ideas can be used for any early season ride that you might be planning, in case you’re not doing the MN Ironman.

Today’s topic is EQUIPMENT preparation.

What [...]

Ironman Preparation – Step 1 – Training

Hey there.  Are you getting nervous because you registered for the MN Ironman and it’s now only a few weeks away?  It comes up quickly, doesn’t it?  You may have trained a bit over the winter, or you may not have.  Regardless of your fitness level right now, RAMP IT UP! 

Let’s face it, in 3 weeks [...]