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June 1, 2007 | A Mid-Season Break
While many riders may have had a particularly strong showing in the first half of the road season, they may soon find themselves scoring fewer results or not feeling as dominant in their respective categories. Is the rider getting slower, or is everyone else getting faster? Riders finding themselves asking this question may be due for a brief break to recharge both mentally and physically. Read the article

May 22, 2007 | Starting You Diet off Right - Other Diet Tips
6 tips to make your diet a success. Read the article

May 15, 2007 | Starting You Diet off Right - Part III
This is the other half of the weight loss plan. Our goal is to make sure that you are expending more calories than you are taking in. It may be as little as walking 20 minutes a day after dinner. Read the article

May 8, 2007 | Starting Your Diet off Right - Part II
This is a very important time. You may see a quick weight loss during this period... which is ok, but not actual weight loss that we're looking for. It is not physically possible to loose more that 1 1/2 pounds of fat per week in normal circumstances... so don't expect miracles. Read the article

May 1, 2007 | Starting Your Diet off Right - Part I
These are your new standards for food choice and cooking preparations. While you may feel like this is a relatively limiting food range, remember that everyone can have their treats and exceptions. Read the article

April 1, 2007 | The Pre-Race Routine
An important part of being ready for a race is making sure that you don't break the rhythm that you've been striving to hold all these months. As you have figured out by now, holding your biorhythm is about being organized and planning ahead. This is key when getting ready for a race or an important group ride. Maintaining a pre-race routine is crucial to being physically and mentally prepared for a race. Read the article

March 1, 2007 | Training with Power
Power meters are now one of the most important training tools a competitive cyclist can have. Countless coaches and riders are now realizing that the accuracy and training benefits gained from training with a power meter are indispensable. With the help of a coach or an experienced rider, one can use the information gained from a power meter to reach new levels in their training and racing. Read the article

February 1, 2007 | Base Mileage
Base training takes place when preparing for a higher intensity training later on in the season. This is where most athletes make their largest gains. This separates many riders from surviving a race to winning one. If done right, base training can be the very difference you've been seeking. Read the article

June 1, 2006 | Eating and Drinking During Training
The human body can not sustain ideal performance levels for longer than an hour without some form of nutrition or water intake. A person's individual needs during an endurance sport vary. However, there are general guidelines during training that everyone should follow... Read the article

April 1, 2006 | Good Form
This is the time of year where cyclists are beginning to put in long easy hours in the saddle or on the trainer. Many of those hours are spent riding alone. Most people have trouble with the time in the saddle and the boredom that frequently comes along with it. What is there to think about? Here there are a few things to focus on during the more tedious times. The following will not only help you go faster and save energy, but it may save your sanity as well. Read the article