Post from Joe Friel's blog

Friday, December 4, 2009
Joe Friel

A few weeks ago I suggested to Markus Zimmer, the owner of the Bicycle Ranch bike shop in Scottsdale, Ariz. where I shop that the store’s Saturday ride should include a “base” group in addition to it’s A-, B- and C-ability grouped rides. I usually ride with the Bs and occasionally with the As. This is only in the spring and fall. During the summer I am in Boulder, Colo. I’m also in Scottsdale during the winter but almost never ride with the group then because the A and B rides are basically mini-races. That’s great when I’m preparing to race. read more »

4th of July Criterium Davis, CA

Saturday, November 14, 2009
CHF

This is a great little place. There seems like there is a bike shop around every corner. The one I stopped in is apparently the largest Cervelo dealer in the US. That's interesting considering the fact that the population is 75,000. Just a brief history of cycling in Davis, California:

Davis has always been a popular place to bicycle, but in the early 1960s Chancellor Emil Mrak and local residents took it upon themselves to make Davis a fabulous place for bicycling. Not only the best city in the country, but the best city possible. read more »

Ironman Nutrition

Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Aquaphor

Ironman Arizona is upon us and many of you will be participating in one of the most challenging races of your life.  All of you have trained hard and have spent many hours away from friends, family, and social life.

Although I know all of you are physically and mentally ready, there is one area of the race that causes mass confusion and panic.  It's nutrition during the race!  Well, there are many ways to deal with this and, just like your training plan; everyone's race eating plan will be different.  Here are some standard guidelines you can follow:

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