I have had some new athletes join PPC in the last season asking very good questions about competitive cycling that I find myself repeating answers to. Thought I would share some of these questions and my usual answers. If you have questions about racing or cycling, in general, leave a comment. 1. Will racing more make me a better racer? … Read More
The best training ever – The Hammer Fest
Nothing too scientific about working hard and getting a good sweat on as an athlete! I love to train with structure but sometimes the unexpected can do more for making physical adaptations than the best-designed workout using a power meter. Enter the hammer fest! Call it the Tuesday Night Worlds, Wednesday Hammer Fest or the Thursday night Throw Down and … Read More
Recon missions for competitive cyclists part 1 of 3
The next time you get ready for a race ask yourself the following questions: Who are my/our competitors and What route does the course take? These two very simple questions if researched thoroughly will result in a wealth of information that might just give you the upper hand.