Breaking News #5

A well-known and respected cycling coach, Joe Friel, has been an advocate for the use of power meters by competitive athletes. He contends that “the upper limit of potential for performance in sport…



Period 4 – Week 2 Training Report

PERIOD 4 (AEROBIC BASE 4) WEEK 2 (01/06 – 01/12) TRAINING REPORT

HIGHLIGHTS: This was a buildup week that introduced power sessions. The Tuesday workout was 3 x 4-minutes at 85% to 90% MHR with…



Period 4 – Week 1 Training Report

PERIOD 4 (AEROBIC BASE 4) WEEK 1 (12/30 – 01/05) TRAINING REPORT

HIGHLIGHTS: This was a base week starting the final of four 4-week aerobic base periods. The Tuesday workout was 3 x 8-minutes at…



2014 USAC National Rankings

As of January 1, 2014, here are my USA Cycling (USAC) national rankings for Category 4 Time Trial competitors. The number of competitors in my new age group, understandably, is smaller than my…



Period 3 – Week 4 Training Report

PERIOD 3 (AEROBIC BASE 3) WEEK 4 (12/23 – 12/29) TRAINING REPORT

HIGHLIGHTS: This was a recovery week. The Tuesday workout was 2 x 12-minutes at 85% MHR, with 5-minutes recovery between the intervals at…