Category Archives: training
Springtime Equals Mileage Time
Spring is coming. We’ve been enjoying mild daytime and cool nighttime temperatures here lately, so sleep comes easily and lasts long. I look forward to the beginning of spring every year, because spring heralds the onset of long ride season. … Continue reading
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How Do Bike Trainers Generate Resistance?
Bike Noob took a look at trainers at about this time last year, and is revisiting the topic with a guest post from Ron Fritzke. Ron describes himself as a “cycling product reviewer with a passion for ‘all things cycling’.” … Continue reading
Zone 2 Training
After last weekend’s hill training with Austin Cycle Camp, I was looking forward to the last of their free November sessions. This one was scheduled to take place in Cedar Park, northwest of Austin. Their web site didn’t indicate what … Continue reading
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Training With a Group
Saturday morning, in what is truly a departure for me and my style of riding, I signed up for a training workshop. It was going to take place near my house, so it was convenient, and it was going to … Continue reading
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TITS
Sorry, ladies. Didn’t mean to offend. But it’s a good mnemonic for this time of year. As the weather cools down, lots of bikers are moving to their indoor trainers. Those of us fortunate enough to live in a year-round … Continue reading
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Anatomy of a Personal Best
Jeff Hemmel overcomes thoughts of smooth legs and Gatorade to set a new record. Once upon a time I rode for pure enjoyment. But today, whether I like to admit it or not, I’m sometimes fueled by outside influences. The … Continue reading
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The Climb
Guest poster Jeff Hemmel tracks his relationship with a hill, from hate — to love-hate — to love. I live in Florida. That means I ride lots and lots of flat roads, and never leave the big ring. The biggest … Continue reading
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Recovery Rides Can Be Tough
Cyclists in training are urged to alternate hard and easy days. If you have a hill workout, take it easy the next day. If you ride 50 miles at a quick pace, ride a much shorter distance at a much … Continue reading
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Hill Repeats
As you probably know if you’ve read this blog for a bit, I’m not one for really intense workouts. But I did one the other day. Not far from my house is Convict Hill. (Convict labor quarried limestone on the … Continue reading
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Charity Training Rides
Now that summer has arrived, many of us will be gearing up for big charity rides. These fundraising rides often give cyclists the chance to train before the event in an organized group. They offer newer riders the prospect of … Continue reading

