Mt Washington Taper: Race Day – 7

We always hope that our ride will be on a 75 degree, sunny and calm day.  Unfortunately, we rarely ride in these conditions.  And while this year will be my first Mt Washington race, my understanding is that race conditions are rarely, if ever, even close to ideal.

I Ride For Those Who Can’t

These words popped into my head during a ride years ago, and I’ve repeated them over and over again ever since.  I don’t know exactly when they came to me or the specific circumstances which caused me to think them, but they’ve been powerful words to me.

Cycling Race Week Taper

The week leading up to your race is a tricky one.  The goal is to go into your race rested and fresh, but sharp.  And believe me, this is easier said than done.

 

Traditional thinking is to back way off on [...]

To Ride or Not To Ride – That is the Question

I woke up this morning with a nasty sore throat.  It’s been almost 3 years since I’ve felt less than 100%.  Oh well, the streak had to come to an end at some point.  And now is better than a few weeks from now, when I ride the Mt Washington Hill Climb.

Le Tour plus 2 Important Updates

Contador looked unstoppable today.  Nobody can match his acceleration and speed on the climbs.  So based purely on climbing ability, the Tour is Contador’s to lose.  And add the fact that his time trial ability has improved immensely, he’s going to be tough to beat. 

But you just never know about Lance……..he may very well have something [...]