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May Blue Streak

Had my best ride on that course in two years with a 22:08, 5th overall, best of the 55-59. Only beaten by a couple of guys in their 30’s and then two guys ten years younger. Power pretty good at 328. I do think I finally have good position on this bike, hence the speed

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Smoky Mountain Century

I took advantage of the great weather and did the epic Trans-Smoky Mountain National Park Century. Have to say, it always sounds good when I decide to do it but around mile 75 this one really kicks my behind. That being said, the first part to Clingmans at 2:13 was very fast and the overall

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Ride in the mountains

I used this ride to do a workout scheduled for later in the week. I modified a 5 at 326, 1 at 360 x 2, 5 easy and repeat 3 times to a 4 at 326 1 at 360 for 20 minutes non0stop. Given last night time trial, two classes today and then this, its

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First Cleves

Not a great but not a bad ride. Power was pretty mediocre at NP 331. I need to get that into the 340’s, even 350’s. I think I need to get used to the new bike and just spend more time riding it. I’m generating better power on the road bike for longer periods of

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Clean Sport Red Flags

Red Flag #1: A Win-At-All Costs Attitude A win-at-all costs attitude can be revealed through various behaviors and by various members of the sports community, from athletes, to coaches, to parents. A red flag stemming from this mentality might look like an athlete who pushes teammates to use an unidentified substance for recovery, or a

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