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.
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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.
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.
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.
The Gran Fondo NJ – 107 Miles of Beautiful Pain
My breathing was heavy, my legs were burning and my heartrate was through the roof. I was in the middle of the first timed climb… Read More »The Gran Fondo NJ – 107 Miles of Beautiful Pain
Time Trials: A Race against Time
My legs were burning, my lungs were on fire, but I just focused on the road ahead of me. I had one mile left to go in the last time trial of my 2015 racing season and I was determined to give it everything I had.