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.
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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 [...] You’ve heard of power meters and training with power and you’ve seen the pro riders in the Tour with power meters and discussions of their wattage. I’ve discussed training with power on several occasions.
Here’s your chance to learn more, [...] Today’s race coverage was 4 1/2 hours long, with the expectations high of an exciting day of racing. The Tour went over 2 major climbs today, most noticeably the Col du Tourmalet. Contador is a mere 6 seconds back and Lance only 8 seconds back. Many of the major contenders are within striking distance, so the anticipation was high [...] Let’s face it; there are days that call for a ride that serves no purpose other than to relieve built-up stress. Regardless of the workout you had planned for the day or what you’re your schedule says, the best ride for you that day is to simply ride yourself into the ground. You [...] |
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