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.
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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.
Spectating at the World Cycling Championships
I can’t even imagine the feelings and emotions going through the minds of each rider as the multitude of spectators created a deafening wall of noise in support of the peloton.
Ride of the Moment – Short and Hilly
Here is a short but hilly ride that is a great for a quick post work training session. The route is about twenty five miles with approximately 2000 feet of climbing.
Cyclist versus Motorist: The Eternal Struggle
It was a nice cool November morning and I was headed home from my ride. Riding straight through an intersection a car came up next… Read More »Cyclist versus Motorist: The Eternal Struggle
Ride of the Moment – The Post Fondo Recovery Ride
After riding the 107 mile gran fondo my legs needed a bit of a break from all of the climbing. Here is a nice relatively flat recovery route. It is approximately 28 miles with a little over 1000 feet of climbing.