“Power to the Pedals” training program

More than 3,200 RBR roadies have purchased Coach Fred Matheny’s “Power to the Pedals” training program.
 
Don’t get left behind!
 
The program is delivered in a 16-page eArticle containing a clear-cut workout schedule. It requires just 1 hour (or less) of specific training 2 times per week, best done on an indoor trainer. It does not require [...]

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Lance Armstrong’s MyPlate D for type 2 diabetics

 http://www.Livestrong.com, has a new feature called MyPlate D for type 2 diabetics. It’s an extension of the site’s tools that let users track food intake and exercise, helping diabetics (or anyone) break food down to its nutritional components, track insulin use and monitor glucose. The site is free and claims to provide the largest food [...]

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If you’re dreaming of doing something really big on your bike in 2010

 – a ride, event or tour that requires a level of commitment you’ve never attempted — have we got an eBook for you!
 
The Ride of Your Life focuses on the mental preparation and time management techniques that make it possible to achieve extraordinary cycling goals.
 
In this eBook, author David Rowe, an accomplished endurance rider, does [...]

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BP MS150 – 2010

We are ecstatic to announce that Sanford Barlow LLP is sponsoring a team this year for the 180 mile ride from Houston to Austin on April 17-18, 2010! 
Other sponsors include: 
Bean Ride, Inc.
Media A-Team
We will be posting training schedules, recommended rides, and donation areas on this site to help everyone get geared up for the event!!
Thanks to everyone in advance [...]

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Saturday Ride

We will be riding the Terry Hershey / Bush Park trail starting at 7:30 a.m. 
If you’d like to join us, please email us via the contact page, & I will give you the meetup location.

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How Can a Small Pedaller Ride So Strongly?

Here is an interesting comment pertaining to the ideal physique of a competitive climber from a contributor in www.roadbikerider.com.
Question: I began riding last year and recently met my first professional cyclist in person. He’s a good climber on a U.S. pro team. I’m astonished at how small he is! He looks skinny, emaciated and weak. But [...]

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Respiratory Muscle Training

WHAT CAN YOU DO?
First, practice taking a deep breath. Typically during a normal breath we use only 10 to 15% of our lungs. And during exercise, we increase the rate, not the depth of our breathing. Although deep breathing is more work and uses a bit more energy, the pay off can be that 1 [...]

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Cheerleading along the Trail

We had a great ride today!  As we were catching our tailwind and pedalling 26 mph, we came upon a couple of bikers one of whom gave us several shout outs of encouragement as we passed.  It was fun, encouraging, and gave us that little extra something that carried on throughout our 20 mile ride.  So thanks, Carol, for your [...]

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