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Time to Start Training
Monday was my last day off before the start of spring semester (Yeah, I know — we academics have it rough), so I was determined to get in a ride. Pat called one of our good local riding friends, because … Continue reading
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It’s Zone 2 Time
Okay, here we are in November. In most of the country, it’s pretty chilly now. Lots of bikers are moving to their basements, setting up their trainers, and starting the winter ritual of putting in stationary miles. For those of … Continue reading
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Activation Energy
Guest poster Don Blount discusses how to deal with cold weather riding. I feel it this time of the year. For that matter, I think we all do. When the temperatures fall, the wind howls and the days get shorter, … Continue reading
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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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Odds ‘n Ends
Re-energized After a week off the bike because of the derailleur situation, I went out for a 26-mile ride Saturday morning. I wondered if the time off would make it harder for me to climb hills and maintain a strong … 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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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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