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November 5, 2008Success in road racing is all about being ready for brief explosive efforts lasting only a few minutes or seconds. Break-aways, cross winds, sprints, gaps and climbs will determine the race outcome. You have to be ready for these moments... -
October 22, 2008The best way to train is by going as hard as you can on every ride you do, right? Even though we’re in the age of HR, power monitoring and training periodization, it remains difficult for many to understand what...
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October 21, 2008This past weekend proved to be a goldmine for cycling tips. Both introspectively and by observing others. We can all ride like a pro with our friends on good days but it’s how you handle those inevitable bad days that...
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October 17, 2008We’re fortunate that here in Melbourne there’s a selection of bunch rides to choose from every day of the week. These rides are great as they are motivating, safer when riding in traffic, and they can really push your limits...
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October 14, 2008Sometimes the intensity of a race can start out extremely high. I find this sudden fast pace particularly difficult as I get older. Crits and time trials can be the most painful. A good warm-up before the race is essential....
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October 3, 2008Crowie is the King. He could write this entire blog with both hands and legs tied behind his back. He’s competed and won races that we only read about in cyclingnews. Here’s a glimpse of his very own training strategy...
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September 29, 2008I’m quite fortunate that I have a power meter. I find it the most useful training tool imaginable. It allows you to know exactly how much power you’re generating. Just like when you do a bench press, you know exactly...
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September 26, 2008The day before a race should be a rest day. However, by “rest day” I’m not implying that you should take it off. I just mean that you shouldn’t be tearing yourself down so much that you need serious recovery...
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September 13, 2008Most of us put a lot of effort into this sport. It’s just the nature of it. Unfortunately natural talent in cycling doesn’t tend to shine until you have your bases covered on fitness. If you’re going to put this...
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September 8, 2008Yesterday was Crowie’s annual Inverloch 280 ride. It went from Melbourne to Inverloch and back on some of the most sensational roads I’ve ever seen. Just when you think you’ve seen all the good rides in the area it pays...
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