Event #2 course was dead flat with no change in grade for 10 miles. The course favored pure power with a little impact from power to weight ratio for each rider. The trick was to produce even power for the 23-36 minutes it would take the riders to complete the 10 miles. Event #1 course was a rolling course with little flat and was more climbing than descending. That rolling course required the combination of power to weight with the ability...

I know many of you are asking this question, why would I want to ride an indoor time trial? I’m not a racer… At least that is what my wife asked me, why would anyone want to do this TT thing? Here are the top 5 reasons I would give to join the fun: #1 If you are a competitor (triathalons, city limit signs, etc), keeping that competitive mind set in the winter will help you jump start your spring. Thinking about doing your best...

We have added Tri Camps to the January camp schedule. Since Triathlons include what is best described as a long time trial, athletes that are seeking to maximize their results in a Triathlon will train differently for the cycling portion as well as the additional training for the swim and run. For this reason we have schedule the Tri Camp January through May. The cycling portion of the tri program will be focused more on sustained effort/...

This is the response that Coach Tim Rucker wrote in response to a question about the early season benefits of the Winter Cycling Camps. I think this explains the value the camp can give a cyclist beyond the base fitness. Hi, John forwarded you’re e-mail on to me so I could answer your questions about the training.  Getting started into the Winter Cycling Camp ASAP would really benefit your performance on the bike next year.  As we work...

I received this ride report from David who is a co-worker in DC. I had sent him my previous ride reports and must have inspired him to go out and suffer on a very hilly ride. David told me he was riding his first hill event and was traveling to eastern Maryland to hit the big hills in Appalachia and I wished him good luck and asked for a ride report when he returned. This is in the same area as Mountain Momma and Cheat Mtn. Challenge rides,...