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With temperatures headed into the upper 50’s and near 60 this weekend, after 4″ of snow just two mights ago, there should be some opportunities to get outside to ride. After several weeks inside doing all of my interval training, it’ll be nice to see some scenery going by. I’m optimistic that my power outside […]

Busy week so I didn’t post much but it was typical as far as training: Monday spin in the am and circuit in the pm; Tuesday off; Wednesday spin and circuit consecutively in the am; Thursday off; Friday, 3×12 minutes at 330+.  Took my Giant Trinity in to the shop to replace the tires. I’ll

Rode a 14:28, my best ever at that event by about 6 seconds. CompuTrainer had me at 389 watts. HR at 168 avg, max at 180 (known max of 182). Cadence at 94. Had a good warmup and felt very steady from start to finish on the tt. I stayed focus on the power on

This file contains the last two days of rides. The last half is todays effort with 3×3 minutes at around tt pace with average power at 351, 361 and 363. Feeling pretty good for tomorrows effort. 

Here are some things I do to remain safe on the roads: 1. Always wear your helmet, even when just testing your bike in the driveway, riding between your car and the registration booth at a race/event, etc. Always put the helmet on. 2. Use lights always: We have daytime running lights on cars so

Decided to go outside today. It was a brisk 33 degrees. I had my new arctic-ready pants, my lobster claw gloves and multiple upper layers of both thermal and wind protection. And still, 6 hours later, I’m still cold. I’m going to use our hot tub like a human crock pot later tonight. Anyway, I

http://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/anderson-township/bicylist-struck-in-anderson-township-hit-and-run-police-say

Sunday, January 31, 2016 on WLWT here in Cincinnatihttp://www.wlwt.com/news/training-for-the-flying-pig-how-to-avoid-common-running-injuries/37744010

and then in the evening WCPO stops by the house to discuss bike safetyhttp://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/anderson-township/bicylist-struck-in-anderson-township-hit-and-run-police-say.

Leg Power For A Better Brain  The brain seems to age more slowly when your leg muscles are strong. This finding comes from a 10-year long twin study in the UK that looked at a number of health and lifestyle predictors that can influence brain health. The researchers from Kings College London measured thinking, learning