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 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.
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.
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.
It was a dark and stormy afternoon when I was forced to bring my trainer out for the first time this season.
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
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.
I was never an athlete. I had no great interest in competition or training or suffering. Nevertheless, eventually it seemed to take on a life of its own and I found myself wanting all of those things.