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How to Prepare for a Century Ride or Grand Fondo

Quick Tips, TrainingBy Theia FriestedtMay 8, 20192 Comments

Doing a Century ride seems to be a common goal among cyclists. There seems to be a rite of passage in achieving your first 100 miles on the bike. Before I started cycling I could not imagine how anyone could possibly ride their bike that far or for that long. And once I started cycling,…

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How to Descend with Confidence on a Road Bike

Quick Tips, TrainingBy Theia FriestedtApril 27, 2019Leave a comment

A long descent on the road typically makes the list of situations that cause fear or lack confidence in cyclists. As with almost everything, the more you practice, the better you get. This post provides tips on how to descend safely and gain confidence so that you can feel in control. Tips on how to…

How NOT to Slow in a Fast Paceline

Quick Tips, TrainingBy Drew FriestedtApril 4, 2019Leave a comment

This week has been recovery and “fun” in the schedule for me. I’ve taken that opportunity to do some fast group rides with the “big boys” in Chicago. That means getting in a fast paceline. So I joined the “Judson”. This is a fun group ride that starts in Evanston, IL and heads North for…

Cycling Training Zones for Speed

Quick Tips, TrainingBy Drew FriestedtMarch 30, 20195 Comments

The image at the top of this post shows my time in zones before and after changing my training around February 2018. After one year of training with my new coach, my entire power curve is up 25 watts. Furthermore, I’m confident I can raise the curve by another 50 watts over the coming years.…

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Altitude Mask as a Training Tool?

Quick TipsBy Theia FriestedtMarch 15, 2019Leave a comment

Do altitude masks work? Is altitude mask an effective tool to help athletes better adapt and respond to the demands of training and competing at high altitude? The short answer is no. Most masks just limit air supply to the mouth and nose, making it harder to breathe. That may help build diaphragm and lung…

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