Jackson pass

June 25th, 2010 | By admin

What a great ride. I am learning so much can’t wait to share.

Your Perfect Day

March 25th, 2010 | By admin

Okay, so I know at first glance this may not seem to have a lot to do with cycling, but bear with me…cause it really does!

Do you live your Perfect Day every day? What does your perfect day look like? Smell like? Feel like? Who do you interact with? What do you eat? What do you wear? Is cycling a part of your Perfect Day? Is it even important to figure out?

Knowing exactly what you want to do, become, or accomplish is just as important in athletics as in our day-to-day lives. I have found that “brain training” is often overlooked by athletes and/or performers, but it really is a huge practice that is imperative to our accomplishment of our goals.

The Secret made a huge splash when it first came out. I know there are a lot of people that believe in it and a lot of people that criticize it, but the bottom line seems to be that we all loved it so much because it gave us hope that we could become more than we are. Not only that, but it taught us that the power to do so didn’t rely on anybody but ourselves.

Since that time I think many people have become discouraged because they visualize, visualize, visualize, but still don’t seem to get anywhere. Does that mean it doesn’t work? Well – no! Not necessarily. You see, there has to be not only thoughts involved, but action as well. The two are really intertwined. If you work really hard every day but don’t visualize and really understand and see where you want to be/what you want to become you’ll never get there because your brain just doesn’t know where to focus. At the same time, if you simply visualize but don’t work at all…well, you’ll never get anywhere, either.

There are a ton of really great books out there that discuss the brain and how this all works together. If you have never delved into anything regarding the brain, I would highly suggest it. Our brains are amazing (understatement)!! John Assaraf is fantastic at presenting how our brains work in simple-to-understand terms.

SO – how does this work with cycling? Well, what do you want to do with cycling? Have you seen yourself cycle over and over again? Do you know exactly how fast you want to go? If you want to win a race? Is there a certain ride that you want to accomplish? Visualizations are key to accomplishing whatever it is you want to accomplish. Make sure you spend some time each day visualizing yourself accomplishing your goals – but don’t forget to put the training time in, either!

What Would Your Road Bicycle Be?

March 25th, 2010 | By admin

Okay – since I have started cycling I have noticed that the cycling world is a lot like any other world. Road Bicycles start climbing in price when a brand name is attached or when the model and design are sleeker, more aerodynamic, lighter, etc. Kinda’ like a Ferrari or Lamborghini! I’ve always been a sucker for top brand purchasing because I hate to be limited by anything that is within my power to change. I currently ride a fantastic Masi bike…but I have to admit I have my sights set on another bike that I’m wanting pretty bad. I’m not going to share what that is in the post, because first I want to know: If you could have your dream road bicycle, what would you get and why?  Tell me the parts you would use and why?  Who you would you have make it and why?

Dream big!!!!!!

Masi Bikes road bike cycling!!!

March 22nd, 2010 | By admin

Masi bikes if your into Masi bikes this is the artical to read!!!!  Road Bike Cycling is such a great sport!! I would love to hear what kind of bikes you like.  Leave a comment

Is Cycling the new Golf?

March 22nd, 2010 | By admin

Is cycling the new Golf?

I really like this article.  I think cycling is the new golf.  let me know your thoughts.  leave a comment.

Performance – It’s All About Performance Cycling

March 21st, 2010 | By admin

Ha ha – this video is hilarious! I watched this video and laughed until I couldn’t stand up anymore. If you are a road bike cycler, you will most definitely relate! It’s a music video that goes through all the funny quirks that make up a road bike cycler. I think you’ll really enjoy it. After all, it’s all about performance cycling, right? Enjoy it and let me know what you think!

What Road Bike Cycling Clothing to Wear in Idaho

March 21st, 2010 | By admin

Well – it’s Springtime in Idaho! Finally some temperatures above 30 degrees and the snow is starting to melt! It’s so beautiful and refreshing to get outdoors for some long distance rides…makes all those indoor spinning classes worth it! However, it still isn’t what you would call…well…warm. I would say mid to lower 40s on the last couple of rides I went on, one with a breeze that made it feel a little cooler. SO! As you know, I am a total beginner and have no idea how cold or how hot I am going to get while riding. I know that I don’t want to be wearing (or packing) any more gear than I absolutely have to, but I definitely do not want to get cold, either.

What to wear? I show exactly what I wore for my ride in the above video, but to make it short and simple: Under Armor pants, Under Armor shirt, cycling shorts, and a windbreaker jacket. That’s all I needed to stay warm on a fantastic road bike cycling trip to a beautiful place called Wolverine Canyon and back. You can check out my ride on a map and even download the gpx file for your GPS if you would like to!

Hillcrest Wolverine loop

March 21st, 2010 | By admin

Fun Ride Idaho Falls Idaho

Wolverine Canyon

March 21st, 2010 | By admin

Fun Ride Idaho Falls Idaho

The “Rollers” to the Shattuck Butte “T” Return Via E. River Road

March 21st, 2010 | By admin

Fun Ride Idaho Falls Idaho…

Short Shelley Loop

March 21st, 2010 | By admin

Fun Ride in Idaho Falls Idaho…

River Road Loop

March 21st, 2010 | By admin

Fun Ride in Idaho Falls Idaho

My 3rd Cycling ride of the year. In my life for that matter. WoW!!!!

March 20th, 2010 | By admin

This was one great ride.  I had so much fun our group help me so much to do my best a big thanks goes out to eagle rock cycling.  You all know who you are.  This is the link to the ride I did off of my Garmin 705.

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/27548874

Strong cycling skills will pay off in the end!!!!

March 19th, 2010 | By admin

I have such a great team around me.  They just keep helping me with my cycling skills.  It is hard to work on the small things but I really think it will pay off in the end.  I want to cycle strong to the finish line with the best skills.  So help me out all you can.

What I think about when I am spinning or cycling like a mad man!!!!

March 19th, 2010 | By admin

If you can walk out of spinning or cycling ride…. your not cycling or spinning as strong as you could don’t give up cycling strong to the end is the only way to live!!!  Man it makes my legs kill…

If you feel week just keep cycling strong….

March 19th, 2010 | By admin

Never give up.  If you feel week like I do a lot of the time you have just got to keep pushing as hard as you can.  that is how we will all keep cycling strong!!!  Rock on…

My last ride www.cyclingstrong.com

March 19th, 2010 | By admin

My last ride. check it out my Garmin 705 does some cool stuff.  Keep up with all the good stuff on www.cyclingstrong.com

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/27455418

Bart learning how to make core strong

March 18th, 2010 | By admin

The core is the key to cycling strong.  So I am working on how to make my core strong.

How much does weight play in back pain

March 16th, 2010 | By admin

I thought this was great info for all cyclist.  Check it out let me know what you think.

Core how importaint is it for cycling?

March 15th, 2010 | By admin

How to work on your core for cycling.  Great tips and tricks

Chris Carmichael – Cycling Strong When You Feel Weak

March 14th, 2010 | By admin

Hey – just wanted to let you know that I have contacted Carmichael training and we are going to do a really great interview with Jim (co-authored six books with Chris Carmichael on training and nutrition). As some of you know, I didn’t get the greatest response from Nick (with Carmichael Training) but apparently there was some miscommunication there…so my apologies for getting the wrong impression. I am actually really excited to talk with Jim about cycling and nutrition – and, you know, it’s great to know that after all the research and time I have spent learning about Carmichael Training that the company is really who they say they are…

So – check back soon for the interview – it’s going to be great! BTW – if you have any questions you would like me to ask on this interview, please post them in the comments section of this post or shoot me an email.

By Chris Carmichael

Come on, you’ve all faked it it at one time or another. Faking it is just something you have to do sometimes. On my last ride with my coaching staff, I was faking it something fierce.

My travel schedule has put me in the worst of this spring’s weather. When I leave Colorado Springs, the sun starts shining and when I come back it’s snowing. When I go to North Carolina or California I get sick, and when I go to the Midwest it rains or snows. And as my fitness stagnates, my coaches are getting stronger and faster, which was clearly evident as we hit the first of many rolling hills on a recent three-hour ride.

The route takes us south of Colorado Springs, slightly downhill for the first 30 minutes. Then you meander through the town of Fountain and head east on Squirrel Creek Road for about 11.5 miles. Oddly, I’ve never seen a squirrel on that road, but that might be because of the many hawks, foxes, coyotes and rattlesnakes I have seen out there. But I digress. The problem with Squirrel Creek is that it’s a never-ending series of rolling hills, and if you’re the slow guy in the group, each one takes that much more out of you.

After Squirrel Creek, you turn north on Peyton Highway for 10 miles, which is another complete misnomer because it’s a two-lane country road. Then again, it is paved, which is a big deal in that part of the county, so maybe that’s how it earned the distinction of being a highway. Anyhow, the rolling hills continue on Peyton Highway, and to make matters worse, the low point of the entire ride was back in Fountain, so all these rolling hills are also accumulating to an overall elevation gain.

After riding north for a while, you turn back west. This is all open prairie and grassland. The four turns on this ride are just about the only times your handlebars deviate from straight ahead. Colorado Route 94 takes you all the way back into Colorado Springs, but there are three short, ball-buster hills to cover first. Overall, the route is 58 miles and the office-ride record is 2:41. We weren’t anywhere close to a record-setting pace, but right from the first big roller I started feeling my relative lack of miles. I was in for a long day, but I didn’t want to slow the group down or get dropped.

In order to stay in a group with stronger riders, it helps to be able to fake strength. In a race or aggressive group ride, people can sense weakness and will attack once they see you suffering. My coaches weren’t going to attack me and leave me out there to struggle on my own, but it was still a good idea to create a facade of strength and do everything possible to conserve energy.

How do you do it?

Pair up with the next-weakest rider.
You’re riding two-by-two and you don’t want to skip pulls, but you also can’t stay on the front very long. Pair up with another rider who isn’t going to take a long pull either, and then choose a landmark to determine the end of your short pull: The top of the next rise, that mailbox in the distance, whatever. The person you’re riding with will gladly pull off and no one will really know which one of you needed to go to the back of the line so soon.

Roll a big gear on flat ground.
I’ve been advocating high-cadence cycling for years, but when you’re trying to survive you want to rely as much as possible on momentum. When you’re in the draft and on flat ground, shift into a bigger gear and apply just enough power to maintain your speed. If you have a power meter, you’ll see your wattage drop significantly. This helps to conserve energy for the rolling hills, bigger climbs, your next short pull, or a time when the pace goes up.

Take the center position.
This one’s a little mean, but it’s effective. When you’re riding two-by-two, and depending on the direction of the wind, the best place to ride may be with your front wheel in between the rear wheels of the pair in front of you. The trouble is, this will put the rider you’re paired with to the outside of the double paceline. In a crosswind situation, this isn’t a problem. But when you do it without the crosswind, you’re just sticking someone else out in the wind. As I said, it’s a bit mean, but sometimes you have to do what you need to do to stay with the group.

Control the pace on a climb.
You have to be on the front to control the pace of the group, and the most important time to control the pace is on a climb where you might otherwise get dropped. The trick here is to gradually bring the pace down to what you can sustain for the climb; don’t try to dig deep to hold the pace the faster guys might have held. Depending on the group, this will only work a few times, so choose your opportunities wisely. If the group accelerates around you midway up the hill, raise your effort level slightly so you slowly drift back through the group instead of rocketing out the back. If you’re lucky, you’ll reach the top of the climb before you reach the back of the pack.

Of course, the trick no one talks about is hoping someone gets a flat tire, drops a water bottle, or that the whole group gets stuck at a train crossing so you can get a little rest. I got lucky this last time. One of my coaches dropped a water bottle just when my facade of strength was breaking apart. We backed off for a few minutes to let him get back on, and that was all the rest I needed to fake it through the rest of the ride.

Think it’s bad to fake it? Well, the pros do it too. There are days when you have crappy legs for the first two hours of a road race and you have to fake it until your legs come around. Very few riders have great legs throughout an entire race; you have to learn to project strength while you’re at your weakest. Do what you have to do to get through the bad patches, because when you find your legs again, you can still win.

published on bicycling.com

http://www.bicycling.com/article/0,661,s1-4403-16960-1,00.html

bike or cycle back pain free

March 14th, 2010 | By admin

I hope we can all learn from this video how to ride back pain free.

Drafting – Yes, or No?

March 12th, 2010 | By admin

Okay! So I’m getting ready for my first ride and am trying to learn all the “do’s and don’ts of the road bicycle racing sport. Drafting is one area that seems to have some pretty strong opinions, if you know what I mean!! If you don’t know what drafting is, it is basically when a rider follows closely behind another one. The benefit is that the rider in back can significantly reduce his/her required pedal effort by using the “slipstream” of the rider in front. In fact, it said that a rider who is drafting can save as much as 40% of the energy employed in forward motion compared to riding alone. THAT’S HUGE!! So apparently, some riders dubbed as unethical use drafting to their advantage and then have all this incredible energy at the end of the race to pass the poor guy (or girl) whose slipstream they were “stealing.” There are team riders who use drafting as a strategy by working together to use it effectively.

Hmmmm…so I looked into it a little bit. One website says that during a race you should only draft off riders who start in your group and are in your category. SO – not much info there. Tell me: what is okay and not okay to do in a race regarding drafting? I don’t want to be dubbed as rude! What are your thoughts?

About the Road Bicycle…

March 12th, 2010 | By admin

Road Bicycle Racing is a popular sport due to the excitement of the race and all the challenges that come with it…strength, fitness, endurance, strategy, precision…you get the idea! There is never a dull moment when you are on a road bicycle because your mind is going as fast as your feet are. But…just what is a road bicycle?

About the Road Bicycle
According to Wikipedia, “road bicycles have drop handlebars and multiple gears, although there are single and fixed gear varities. Road bikes also use narrow, high-pressure tires to decrease rolling resistance, and tend to be somewhat lighter than other types of bicycles.”

Types of Races
There are several types of races involving a road bicycle. They are Criterium, Stage Race, Circuit, and Time Trial.

Criterium is the race you may or may not have seen on TV where the racers go around and around in a circle (think: Nascar) for 30-90 minutes, depending on the skill level of the riders. The course is generally one mile (or even less) in length.

A Stage Race is just like watching a movie or a stage play…things are always changing. Unlike the Criterium, the Stage Race involves many different courses and can last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks! Stage Races can include road races, criteriums, and time trials. The courses all vary as well – from hills to valleys to short to flat – you never know what you’ll find! A very good example of a Stage Race that most people have heard of is the infamous Tour de France.

The Circuit is a mass start that lasts only one day. Somewhat similar to the Criterium, the Circuit consists of a 5 to 25 mile repeating loop…around, around, around we go!

Finally, the Time Trial is a race in which either the individual or the team races against the clock. You’ve probably guessed that these are not mass start races…and you’re right! Everything in this race is about being aerodynamic – from the bike, to the equipment, to clothing…it’s all about being as fast as possible. The course can be anywhere from 10 miles (at a local competing level) to just under 25 miles if you’re competing at a national level.

AND – that’s all about Road Bicycles and Road Bicycle Racing – please continue to join me as I learn more about the sport and venture on my first road bike ride (100 mile century ride) THIS year (August 2010). Please leave me tips, comments, suggestions…let’s learn together!

My Tacx Trainer for Cycling

March 11th, 2010 | By admin

There are all kinds of trainers out there in the market. In fact, one of my videos discusses several of these – rollers, indoor spinning bicycles, and more. I wanted a trainer that would keep my attention so that I wouldn’t get bored if I was riding by myself in my house (I’m somewhat of a social rider…). So! I found the perfect trainer for me. It is called the Tacx trainer. It comes with a stand to set your bike on, but they you hook it up to your computer and you basically get to play a video game. You “see” yourself on a bike in the screen and you choose how far you want to go and what type of ride  you want (hilly or not-so-hilly). You can also choose if you want wind resistance and rain-type of situations. When you start the software, you actually pedal and steer your bike just like you would if you were inside the computer. If you crash, you have to wait for your guy to get up and get back on his bike.

Along with the virtual world, you can also buy “real life” software that allows you to experience what it would be like to go ride your bike in Italy, France, etc. These show the actual road in Italy (or France or wherever) and the resistance pulls just the same as the virtual software does…like you are going up or down a hill. FUN STUFF!

Finally, you can also challenge other riders online….which is what I plan to do next. Then I guess I really won’t be riding all by myself!

Hammer for Road Cycling or Indoor Spinning…You name it

March 10th, 2010 | By admin

The latest issue of Endurance News is available online. Great information! You really need to check it out at www.hammernutrition.com/downloads/ENews/ENissue68.pdf.

Indoor Spinning – #3

March 10th, 2010 | By admin

We had a great spinning class…I guess. We got to pick 3 people to be on our team. First we did a 13 minute distance ride. A lady on our team did great! Then we had an average watts ride for 8 minutes – our guy did 312 and the other team did 387 – wow! I did 220…man, do I have some work to do. Then we did the first team to 7 miles. I was a mile behind our guy that won it for our team. My legs are so worn out – I have got to work harder. But I have to say – it was a lot of fun.

Supplementation – a Necessity for Athletes

March 8th, 2010 | By admin

Hammer Nutrition is a fantastic company with fantastic products for athletes. Check them out if you need some great nutrition and supplements. I got this info on Facebook from Steve Born. It talks about why supplements are so important and how the “balanced diet will provide you all you need” notion is a myth! It says that your body cannot obtain all of the nutrients it requires form your diet and then explains why. Very excellent article – highly recommended read: Supplementation – a Necessity for Athletes.

Cycling and Back Pain

March 8th, 2010 | By admin

I just thought I would make it so you didn’t have to leave the page to read the article – here it is:

Cycling and Back pain
Date: Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 8:13PM

The American Bureau of Transportation Statistics estimates that more than 49 million Americans ride bicycles at least monthly, with over 5 million people riding at least 20 days/month. With so many people riding, the numbers of cyclists reporting neck and back pain have risen dramatically during recent years.

Wilber, et al. found that 44.2 % of male and 54.9% of female recreational cyclists presented for medical treatment of neck pain, while approximately 30% presented with back pain. [Int J Sports Med 1995: 16: 201-6.] That is a lot of riders. This high prevalence of injury, especially in recreational riders, suggests that more understanding is needed by riders and their health care providers to prevent such injuries by proper education and fit. [www.roadcycling.com/cgi-bin/artman/exec/view.cgi/6/1026]

“Causative factors for low back pain among cyclists are thought to be prolonged forward flexion, flexion-relaxation or overactivation of the erector spinae, mechanical creep and generation of high mechanical loads while being in a flexed and rotated position.” [Man Ther. 2004 Nov;9(4):211-9.] Below is a picture of a segment of the lumbar spine. From the picture and imagining a cyclist sitting in a bent forward position for prolonged period of time, it is easy to imagine that the disc is being statically loaded (as suggested by the green arrows pointing to the disc being “compressed” in this illustration. Also, the spinal ligaments are susceptible to stretch or “creep”from prolonged maintenance of a forward bent posture.

Cyclist in a position of lumbar flexionDepiction of a lumbar spine segment in a flexed positionIn a study by Burnett et al. cyclists with and without back pain were evaluated in terms of their spine kinematics. The study demonstrated that “cyclists in the pain group showed a trend towards increased lower lumbar flexion and rotation with an associated loss of co-contraction of the lower lumbar multifidus.” This muscle – the multifidus – “is known to be a key stabilizer of the lumbar spine.” The authors concluded that “altered motor control and kinematics of the lower lumbar spine are associated with the development of low back pain in cyclists.” [Man Ther. 2004 Nov;9(4):211-9.]

As noted above, static lumbar flexion has been suggested to be associated with the development of low back pain. As study by Shin et al. found that not only are ligaments stretched but “Fatigue of low back extensor muscles may occur in static flexion due to prolonged passive stretching of the muscles.” They suggest that the “the degraded force generating capacity of the fatigued [back extensor] muscles [in cyclists] can be a significant risk factor for low back pain.” [Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2009 Aug 1;34(17):1873-8.]

So what can cyclists do to prevent low back (and neck for that matter) pain. A few suggestions have been put forward:

1. Incorporate core stabilization exercises into your training regimen

Lumbar stabilization exercises have been shown to improve the activation of muscles in the core to help unload discs and joints. There is good evidence that dynamic lumbar stabilization is effective in the rehabilitation of chronic low back pain.” (J Strength Cond Res. 2009 Oct 24)

A few of my favorite exercises are the “big four” stabilization exercises described by Stuart McGill: (1) curl-up, (2) Cook hip lift, (3) side bride and (4) prone bridge. Following is a link to a description and photos of these exercises for more information on this topic: http://www.backexercisedoctor.com/journal/2008/7/17/back-pain-generalities-and-my-favorite-back-exercises.html .

2. Work on abdominal bracing exercises with training and during rides

One of the primary goals for core exercises, especially as they relate to back pain is the ability to establish and maintain a “braced” core. This “braced” core is accomplished by maintaining a mild contraction or tension of the abdominal wall. Stuart McGill, a reknowned investigator in the field of exercise science refers to this muscle stiffening and terms it “abdominal bracing.” (Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2007 Jan;88(1):54-62.

Following is a link to a description and pictures of abdominal bracing exercises for more information on this topic: http://www.backexercisedoctor.com/journal/2009/12/28/abdominal-bracing-exercises-and-back-pain.html .

Abdominal bracing can be performed not only during core training sessions but also while riding. While riding, the performance of abdominal bracing would counteract the inhibition of these muscles often noted with cycling as described in some of the studies above.

3. Incorporate “microbreaks” into rides

There is significant benefit to be obtained from varying position while riding. By varying position, we can spread out static loading to the spine and make sure that we are not overloading one specific area of a disc or joint. A study by McLean et al. looked at the issue of microbreaks in relationship to sitting (not directly at cycling but the results seem applicable). They found that “microbreaks had a positive effect on reducing discomfort in all areas studied [neck, upper back and lumbar spine].” They found these microbreaks to be most effective when taken at 20 minute intervals. [Appl Ergon. 2001 Jun;32(3):225-37.] With respect to cycling, a microbreak could mean nothing more than sitting up, extending the back and altering position for a relatively short period of time, just to counteract the effects of static loading.

Update on spinning class

March 8th, 2010 | By admin

Just wanted to update you on how the weight loss is going with the spinning classes…

Cycling Back Pain and How to Fix It by Shane Mangrum, MD. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

March 7th, 2010 | By admin

There are many, many riders who struggle with back pain – and understandably so, right? I mean, after all, we are hunched over our bicycle’s handlebars for hours on end! Well, good news! We don’t have to hurt OR give up bicycling! Here is a fantastic article by Dr. Shane Mangrum about how we can prevent low back (and neck) pain: Cycling and Back Pain.

Masi Bikes are the Best – Don’t You Think?

March 6th, 2010 | By admin

Just want to say thanks to for Masi for getting back to me..and, I’m looking forward to riding my Masi in my Century Ride in August!

Cycling Bike Review Integral Prior To Buying

March 4th, 2010 | By admin

Many people want to get fit, to make exercising part of their every day lives. There is a lot of information available now that tells us all how terrible it is to have an unhealthy lifestyle. So people are returning to the gym or are buying exercise equipment for their homes. Many are buying stationary bikes, but before you do, read a good cycling bikes review to make sure you know what you’re getting into.

Exercise bikes can be upright or horizontal, and are also called stationary, recumbent or exercise bikes. These are all pieces of exercise equipment that don’t move around. Two wheels, some gears, handles, a seat for one’s bottom and some tools for measuring distance and speed as well as other things are included.

Exercise bikes are convenient for home use because they do not take up as much room as a home fitness centre or expensive flexing machinery. An exercise bike is the same size as a normal bike, though it can be a bit bulkier if it has a lot of extra statistics measuring equipment. Even the bulkiest exercise bike can find a place inside the home.

As a piece of equipment left at the gym and for use by all, an exercise bike is fairly important to every type of athlete’s training. Using one, the body seems to come alive, preparing it for the harder workout to come. The blood starts pumping harder, oxygen levels rise, as well as fat and calories being burned off easier than with most other forms of exercise.

Using a bike to exercise helps people maintain their motivation levels. Some people limit themselves in their training by finding any excuse to get out of their daily exercises. However, if someone has committed to using a bike, a stationary bike takes away excuses like weather.
One of the benefits of an exercise bike is that it doesn’t take a lot of concentration to ride one. Many gyms will set up treadmills and bikes in a room on their own, and provide a television hanging from the ceiling or wall to entertain people doing their cardio workouts. Bikes may take effort but they do not tax the mind.

It’s important that a good cycling bike have certain things on it. Of course the seat should be appropriately cushioned, given the amount of time a person’s bottom spends on it. Gears help a person change the challenge level of the bike, which keeps them from being bored. Having instruments to measure things like speed and distance also helps so that people can see how they are progressing.

Some bikes can be fairly expensive. It all depends on what each person is looking for. Checking out a good cycling bikes review might help people to decide if they want to work out in the gym or at home, and what they really want from their bike.

Tons of hot spots for vacations around the world have cycling bikes thats available to get around the place more easier then driving. You can find that these cycling bike equipments can be found almost anywhere in the world today.

March 4, 2010 by Sal Marino

I thought this was good…just wanted to pass it on!!

Lance Armstrong – Cycling strong

March 4th, 2010 | By admin

So – Lance Armstrong is back and “feeling the physical demands of his second year back in cycling.” Here’s an up-to-date article (published 3/4/10) on Lance and what he is up to these days as far as his racing is concerned. A great article – thought you might enjoy the read: Armstrong Feels Physical Demands of Cycling. Enjoy!

Cycling Supplements

March 4th, 2010 | By admin

Here’s a video but I made on nutrition and supplements for cycling. I think supplements are very important –  I just don’t know exactly what supplements to always be taking. As a beginner, this is what I am starting with – hope that helps some other beginner out there. Any questions or input, please leave me a comment. THANKS!

My Road Bicycle

March 4th, 2010 | By admin

I just picked my bike up. Just wanted to share with you. I cannot wait to get out and actually start riding it. I also talk a little bit about maintenance. I hope you like the bike.

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Garmin Edge 705

March 3rd, 2010 | By admin

Okay. So I looked into what kind of GPS system would be best for my bicycling needs and came up with the Garmin Edge 705. Fantastic piece of equipment with all kinds of bells and whistles that are important for training hard. I have been so excited to get my Garmin!

SO – finally came in the mail and can I just say that I have had one heck of a time getting it up and running? Garmin makes it SO hard to use their product. I cannot understand how such a big company can do that to themselves. Man – this has been a battle to get my Garmin edge 705 updated and ready for a ride.  From forums to hours on customer support I finally got it done, but it was definitely no easy task. THEN I discovered I needed to order the maps as well. Now I’ve got them coming and I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I can actually load them on the Garmin Edge 705 without having to call technical support again. Please, please, PLEASE wish me luck!

How to Lose Weight While Cycling

March 3rd, 2010 | By admin

One of the main focuses I’ve had in my cycling is to actually lose weight and gain muscle. This is why I had a fitness test done – so I can show you before and after. Yes, the before is looking pretty scary (31% body fat?!? What the?!?!). Ah well – we’ve all got to start somewhere. If nothing else, maybe when I get my goal accomplished I can be inspiration for someone else to do the same. That’s what life is all about, right?!

How to Buy a Road Bicycle

February 26th, 2010 | By admin

Today I headed over to my local bike shop (Alpine Cycle and Fitness) to talk with cycling expert Ron about how to buy the best road bike. There are all kinds of things to take into account, including bike fitting (avoid cycling knee!) and what you need as far as accessories go during a long distance bike race. Check it out and leave any questions, comments, suggestions, or tips!