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Tag Archives: training
Spring training in New England
Fortunately my early season pace allows for plenty of reaction time, because the roads are rough out there right now – full of potholes and frost heaves. Take a look at this doozie I came accross today along a pond in … Continue reading
10th annual George Street Bike Challenge
Spring is here and summer will come before you know it. Have you set any goals for this season? This looks like a fun event to try. Now in its 10th season, the George Street Challenge, run by the Major … Continue reading
Wells Ave racing starts in one week
The Boston Road Club’s Wells Ave training race series has been going on since 1981 (30 years! wow!). It’s a criterium race series that is geared to help new racers get into the sport and seasoned racers sharpen up for … Continue reading
Learn to race, even if you’ll never race
The Northeast Bicycle Club (NEBC), a developmental club with a variety of programs and events for riders of all ages and capabilities, is putting on their annual bike racing clinic. It’s a great program that features two off-bike discussion sessions … Continue reading
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Finding The Right Balance With Rollers
Riding the rollers can help with winter training doldrums. A little more lively than the trainer, they give you much more of a real road feel. Riding the rollers also requires a bit more concentration which can help to keep … Continue reading
Spice Up Winter Training: Ride Outside
Getting outside on the road in the winter can be a refreshing break from basement workouts and indoor cycling classes. While there are many virtues of indoor training, cycling was meant for the open road. And, you’ll burn more calories … Continue reading
Don’t Give Away Watts!
I’m taking a great training class this winter, led by a professional coach and using professional equipment (Computrainers). At my most recent class the coach encouraged us not to “give away watts to poor technique.” What a great mantra. When … Continue reading
Build Power to Build Speed
from New England Sports Magazine Improving the average power output you can sustain over the course of a ride or race is critical to becoming a faster rider. Incorporate this simple fact into your training and you can become one … Continue reading
