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Getting Climby: A Guide to Uphill Riding

Who doesn’t love a good climb? The road ahead winding lazily up, trees lining the sides, and epic views the more vert you get. Just you, your bike, and the rhythmic breathing as you turn the pedals over. And over. And over.

So, what is the best way to approach a climb? How do we ride up the most efficient way possible? From short, steep and punchy climbs to long, sustained efforts, let’s dive into how to approach each.

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Free Bike Skills Clinic

Make plans to attend my Free bike clinic on Monday, May 11th.

The clinic is open to everyone and will last approximately one hour.

What To Expect

  • Drill practice. We will start the clinic with a few cone drills to work on skills and technique

  • Cornering Work. We will move onto a quiet stretch of asphalt to practice taking corners at higher speeds.

  • Mini Workout.

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ERG Mode: What is it & When to use it

ERG mode is a feature on smart cycling trainers that allows either the app you are using, or the trainer itself to set the resistance you experience. For example: You are doing a tempo session. ERG Mode will “lock in” the trainer at your tempo range so you can stay at a constant tempo power output. It gathers this data from FTP number you have set in your app(s). It is compatible/available in most smart trainers or apps (i.e. Wahoo app, Zwift, Garmin, Training Peaks Virtual, etc.)

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