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| Carl Grove after Master Nationals |
Let me tell you a little story about Carl Grove. I met Carl about 4 years ago when he attended a Peaks Coaching Group Training Camp in Pennsylvania.
Race Strategies and Tactics
Now that the winter is finally ending, it's time to start thinking about those podiums you'll be standing on! Hunter shares some race strategies and tactics to help you get there.
Running Off the Bike
As you prepare for the racing season, is your bike and run fitness firing on all cylinders? Coach Nick tells us how to optimize balance in training.
Making the Transition from Mono Athlete to Triathlete
Thinking about expanding your repertoire? Coach Karen Mackin explains two important aspects to consider when making the leap from single-sport to multi-sport.
Free Video: The Benefits of Training with Power
Why train with power? Is it really that important? Hunter answers these questions and many more in this free recorded webinar sponsored by PowerTap.
What is Training Stress Balance (TSB)?
The world of cycling has collected a long list of acronyms, and it's easy to get lost. Click to read Hunter's explanation of TSB.
Monday, July 30, 2012
The Heart of a Champion
Let me tell you a little story about Carl Grove. I met Carl about 4 years ago when he attended a Peaks Coaching Group Training Camp in Pennsylvania.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Pro Carter Jones takes 2nd Overall and Best Young Rider at Cascade Classic!
Bissell Pro Carter Jones finished off a strong week by finishing 2nd overall in GC at the Cascade Cycling Classic and winning the Best Young Rider jersey at the same time. Based off a strong performance in the flat TT on stage 2 and making the select finishing group on the Mt Bachelor finish on stage 3, Jones showed his all around strengths in TTing and climbing that make him a GC threat in hard stage races.
Monday, July 16, 2012
How to Successfully Train for a Stage Race
How to Successfully Train for a Stage Race
By Hunter Allen
There are not many stage races here in the US, and the ones we have are usually only three to four days long. A longer stage race requires more fitness, more stamina and the ability to recover day after day. Most weekend races create just enough fatigue to feel sore and tired on Monday, but not enough to give you the sense of what a five day stage race might feel like. We all train smart. We all train hard. Do we all train hard enough for a demanding five+ day stage race? How fresh should you be when you enter the race?
Monday, July 9, 2012
PCG Athlete Sam Schultz Wins MTB National Championship
by CyclingNews.com
Sam Schultz (Subaru-Trek) raced to his first-ever elite cross country national championship title on Saturday afternoon in Sun Valley, Idaho. It was a tight two-up battle for most of the six-lap race, until his rival and defending national champion Todd Wells (Specialized) flatted with one to go.
