The Challenges of Stage Racing
My little stage race, which pales in comparison to the Tour de France, was definitely a challenge for me, pushing myself to the limit three times in just two days.
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Feeling the Burn – Early Summer Training Burnout
This is a great time of year for cycling. However, lately I have found myself dragging my feet rather than running out the door to ride my bike.
Exploring the Beautiful Hudson Valley – The Farm to Fork Fondo
The routes were definitely challenging but it was the farms and locally sourced foods that made this ride a truly unique and special one.
Strava – Friend, Foe or Something in Between
Participating in Strava can be a lot of fun. However, it can quickly become an obsession and source of pressure as it takes on a life of its own.
Changing a Flat – Step by Step Instructions
It’s a beautiful sunny day and you are enjoying a wonderful ride on your bike when all of a sudden you realize you have a flat tire. Here are the steps you need to take in order to get the flat changed and continue on with your ride.
Knowledge is Power – Knowing the Basics of Bike Maintenance
It is always frustrating when your bike is not working properly. However, if you spend some time learning the basics of how your bike works you can probably save yourself some frustration by being able to prevent or solve more minor problems yourself.
Ride of the Moment – Beautiful Farmlands with Some Hills
This ride takes you on some of my favorite roads! The ride is approximately 53 miles with 3000 feet of climbing.
Gran Fondos – Rapidly becoming Cycling’s Most Popular Events
These rest stops offer a chance to see these farms and also to sample some fresh produce grown right there in the Hudson Valley.
Finding the Fun in Fitness – The Key to Sticking with your Exercise Routine
If exercise feels like a chore, then you will never want to do it. Finding an activity that makes fitness enjoyable is the only way to get yourself started with a routine that you will truly want to stick with.
The High Point Time Trial – Getting Over Long Climbs
I shifted into the next easiest gear and glanced down seeing my heart rate was already up around 175bpm. I didn’t look behind me, but I could almost feel the woman who started after me breathing down my neck as we made slow progress toward the top.