Cruxie’s Unexpected Season Debut – The Tale of a Forlorn CX Bike
Poor Cruxie has never been used for the purpose for which she was designed, racing cyclocross.
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The Essentials of Nutrition and Hydration when Training and Racing
The plain and simple fact is that you need food and water in your system in order for your body to perform at its best.
Creating my Own Fuel – Tasty Homemade Energy Food
I consume a lot of processed packaged energy food throughout the year while training and during races. As the season progresses I gradually start to get sick of the countless gummies, energy gels and different kinds of bars that I eat. So, I decided to do some experimenting in the kitchen to see if I could make some of my own energy food.
Hop the Log? My First Attempt at Mountain Biking
I pedaled harder and found myself bouncing all over as the rocks pummeled my bike from side to side, but I was still upright. “Woohoo!” I thought, I was making some progress.
Ride of the Moment – Ride to the Cider Mill
The route is about 50 miles with a little bit less than 4000 feet of climbing, but at least you do get the mid-ride reward of donuts and cider after all of that climbing.
The Joys of Autumn Riding
As much as I hate to pile on all of those additional clothes for the chillier weather, I do love riding in the fall. The weather and foliage are gorgeous. The leaves on the trees burst into brilliant red, gold and orange and the air feels so cool, refreshing and crisp.
Getting Faster on the Bike – The Basics
The simple answer is, that getting faster is all about suffering and recovery. Obviously there are more nuances than that, but I feel like if you were to break it down to the simplest terms then there it is.
Ride of the Moment – The Rainy Day Trainer Ride
It was a dark and stormy afternoon when I was forced to bring my trainer out for the first time this season.
Ride of the Moment – Challenging Hills
One great way to become a faster climber is to climb some longer hills. This route includes one relatively long hill as well as many… Read More »Ride of the Moment – Challenging Hills
Spinning versus the Trainer – Which option is best for Training Indoors
I dim the lights, turn on the fans and pump up the volume on the stereo. The music picks up intensity and everyone gives the resistance knob one turn up as they really start to get into the groove of the workout.