Jack’s training so far for this season has included: Preseason – The last part of 2014 riding at least four days a week and doing physical therapy to rehab an old injury before the main season begins. Base – Five weeks of endurance training. The key workouts were twice-a-week aerobic capacity intervals ridden at moderate intensity so that he could talk the whole time but … [Read more...] about The Right Training Pays Big Dividends
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New eArticle: How to Peak for and Ride Your Key Event
The pros are better than us because they’re smarter. Not more intelligent than us; rather, each rider has a support team with a director sportif, coach, mechanic, chef, masseuse and other staff who collectively know more about cycling than you do. Races are rarely won just because someone has a bigger engine and more powerful legs. Rather, the support team puts together for the … [Read more...] about New eArticle: How to Peak for and Ride Your Key Event
Cyclists Should Know the Side Effects of their Medications
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Statins can cause muscle pain that leads many people to stop exercising. They also raise blood sugar levels and increase diabetes risk. If this is a problem for you, check with your doctor. Sometimes you are better off stopping the statins and continuing your exercise program. Beta blockers for high blood pressure and irregular heartbeats … [Read more...] about Cyclists Should Know the Side Effects of their Medications
Coach Dan Kehlenbach
Cycling, Strength and Conditioning Coach I have been coaching cyclists and other endurance athletes since 1995. I’m also a certified strength and conditioning coach, and have worked with people from all walks of life – athletes, military personnel, police officers, fire fighters, and people simply looking to stay healthy and enjoy life. As a coach, I pride myself in creating … [Read more...] about Coach Dan Kehlenbach
Elizabeth Wicks Shatters 12-Hour Record
How She Did It – In Her Own Words “We had the worst winter in New England's history, which meant no riding on the road for the month of February. The winter program you devised with a variety of cross-training activities really helped. The endurance days were great because I could choose an aerobic activity for a prescribed number of hours, either cross-country skiing, … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Wicks Shatters 12-Hour Record