In attempt to provide a better training environment for all our members, i have decided that we need to separate the more established and fitter riders from those who are still in the development phase / coming back from injury … Continued
It’s been a long time coming, but it finally happened over the weekend. Yes, the fur is gone! With my daughter going back to college next week I had only this Saturday to solicit her assistance. So I finally pulled the … Continued
With a vocabulary that includes ‘Cote d’Azure’, ‘Keirin’, and ‘Madison’, it is no wonder that many roadies view velodrome riding as a mysterious corner of cycling. Fortunately for riders in northern California, the Hellyer Velodrome welcomes new track riders with Saturday morning … Continued
This has been a tough week in preparation for my first race of the 2015 race season. Got something over the weekend and tried to beat it but was unable to shake it until today. The unknown energy drainer knocked … Continued
As a new member of the FFBC, I am impressed by the methodical and structured approach that the team takes towards training and race preparation. A big part of this is Thursday Night Training, led by Larry Nolan. When Larry … Continued
This morning went to Bally’s Total Fitness to take a spin class with Paul Penn. While I was there started thinking about the off-season in California. One thing that I have come to realize is that in California there is … Continued
Robert and I did the Clark’s Corner Cycling Challenge in Ione, just outside Folsom. This is a small organized ride put on by a local coffee shop/cafe(Clark’s Corner) to get people to ride some roads they are proud of. Chris … Continued
Sunday October 12th Low-key ride 8:30 SHARP 45 miles F-2 Race Team ride #2 Alum Rock Park will be our destination. We may also include Crothers Road if it is passable. All race team members are requested to wear their … Continued