Training
Stoked On The Tobacco Trail…
Full sun, warmer temps and a wide open Tobacco Trail… what more could you ask for? How about a new cross bike?
Yep, I finally have one thanks to a GREAT deal I found at Performance Bike. How great? It would make you sick to know that you missed out on it.
Back to my ride. It [...]
My Son Has The Need To Pedal…
It’s happened again. Despite the long explanation on why his back tire just doesn’t fit my CycleOps trainer, my 6 year old son insisted I hook up his bike. He’s been very interested in my training lately… asking me questions about my bikes and every now and then opening the door of the man cave [...]
How many is too many?
So my wife says to me, “How about for the new year… you clean out your cycling box and get rid of some of those water bottles?” “But… but I need those”, I said in an almost confident voice. Then I did a quick count. I have 17 water bottles. I thought to myself… that’s [...]
Chilly Man Cave… No Fan Required!
I’ve talked many times before about the “man cave” and my cycling trainer setup. Three new CTS Climbing DVD’s as well as Global Rides DVD’s continue to be the focus of my training. Our temps in the morning have been in the teens to low twenties and in most cases wind chill has [...]
Pyrenees 2010: The Route & The Training…
Excitement abounds! Our Chief Disorganizer (self-proclaimed) of the “2010 Lost Boys Tour of Europe V” emailed our route. Now, we can really start dreaming of all the climbs. Or, feel the pressure of how much training we’ll need to prepare for what is being called “Hammer Week”. It’ll be close to 400 miles not counting [...]
Apparently… I’ve Been Training For The Wrong Mountain.
In my last post, I talked about the possibility of pedaling in the Pyrenees. Well the good news… No wait… the GREAT news is… I’m going! It’s set… I have my wonderful wife’s blessing… the deposit’s been made… the plans are in place… the preparation pedaling is well underway. But let’s talk about that [...]
If This Is My Goal…
If This Is My Goal… How Should I Train?
The Tourmalet… 16.9km of climbing to an altitude of 2114 meters. That’s 10.5 miles to an altitude of 6,935 feet. And… that would be just one of the climbs in a day… if I were to “take on” the Pyrenees. What a dream! I’ve never pedaled in [...]
Great Beat for Climbing…
I know I’ve mentioned my “man cave” (cycling trainer/tv/dvd) set up in the garage. It’s my escape to pedal… especially when the weather is really crappy or I just feel like some tough simulated climbing. Anyway, I have the Global Ride DVD’s that are a good climbing exercise… and I know them so [...]
Giving MTB a try…
TRY… is the key word here. I’ve never really ridden a mountain bike on a big mountain. In fact, I don’t even have an appropriate mountain bike to do so. Fortunately, my very generous neighbor loaned me his extremely nice Trek to give it a go. Of course, after cranking it out on my road [...]
Cyclocross Fun…
After months of listening to my cycling buddy suggest I try cyclocross… that I would love cyclocross… that I just have to give cyclocross a try (peer pressure?)… I’ve finally had a taste of the experience. Another friend of mine loaned me his cyclocross bike while he was out of town. (Thanks [...]
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