The Rocky Mountain Spine and Sport Cycling Team held a three day training camp in Moab, UT March 25-27, 2010. Practical Coaching provided all of the ride info, coaching and group tactics/bike handling skills at the camp. We had a tremendous time with three great days of riding. 

-Arches National Park: steady climbing 

-Canyonlands National Park: 6 hours of riding through snow and rain up to Dead Horse Point. Worked on pace lines, climbing technique and moderating power output

-The Big Nasty: hill climb

 

 

Next year will prove to be a better year as we build on what we learned this year.

 

We’re looking forward to great racing season. 

 

Thanks,

Steve  

Riding Up Mt. Evans

I was intrigued with the idea and hesitant about joining at first. I was worried that my ability wouldn’t measure up to what was needed to make it to the top. I knew I could make it; I just wasn’t sure if it would be graceful or with the group. After riding my road bike for one short season, I had an idea of what not to do. I remembered these things as we started. I also thought to myself that this was my second time on the bike this season and maybe riding up Mt. Evans wasn’t the brightest thing to be doing in terms of my training.

As we started, I remembered to keep a high cadence and not to go out too fast too soon. I kept it right with the group and was thankful for their skillful pacing. This was a time for me to warm up and get into a good rhythm. I noticed that I was keeping a very aerobic heart rate and I was pleased that the first two hours were not a major struggle for me. This climb was relentless and I had not visualized an end coming at all. I think that this helped me because by not picturing the end, I was focused on the present moment and nothing else. I worried only about one minute and one second at a time.

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