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Pedal Power
By Bob Townsend, CSCS
Riding a bike efficiently involves skill. In this brief article on the topic of pedaling and cadence, Life Time and USA Cycling Certified Coach Bob Townsend, goes into the basics of how to turn the pedals more efficiently...
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UNDERSTANDING GEAR INCHES
by Coach Troy Jacobson
The bicycle is a wonderful human powered machine. It enables us to propel our bodies forward and travel with a relatively low amount effort and force on the flats and up and down the hills. This is a result of bicycle gearing and something known as a 'gear inch'.
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Lake Placid Iron-Distance Triathlon Bike Preview with Coach Troy Jacobson
From Coach Troy's 'On the Road' Series, Vol. 2 - Lake Placid Training Ride, watch as the Coach discusses a smart race strategy and the particulars of how to attack one loop (56 miles) of the 112 mile course. And to ride the course 'virtually' and enjoy the beauty of the Adirondack region, go to the catalog on this website and purchase the Lake Placid Training Ride today! This 2 hour 50 minute ride will take the boredom out of your next indoor ride.
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Bike Training Specificity
The purpose of this article is to explain how the principle of specificity can be applied to cycling and improving the quality of your training for the sprint, Olympic and Ironman distance.
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Athletic Yoga for Cyclists - Free Video Clip
While cyclists and triathletes are known for their leg strength, endurance, power and mental toughness - flexibility is usually on the side of poor to dismal. And as any serious athlete is aware, increased flexibility not only enhances performance but it also greatly reduces the chance for injury. Watch this short excerpt from Flexible Warrior Athletic Yoga - Vol. 3, Flexibility for Swim, Bike and Run, featuring Karen Dubs. In it, you'll learn a few pointers for improving your flexibility for better endurance sports performance.
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VIDEO: Riding a Bike in OUTER SPACE
Riding a bike in outer space! 'Galactic Spinervals' anyone?!
This short video is one of the coolest looks at life in outer space you'll ever witness. Courtesy of one of our favorite team members, Stan (70-74 AG), who is literally a 'rocket scientist' for NASA (and an Ironman), you'll get to see first hand a day in the life of an astronaut. Thanks for the video Stan! - Coach Troy
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