Ghetto Training for the Commuting Competitor

Part 1- Introduction to ghetto training A wise man once told me– Ride your bike every day.  Ride for training, ride to work, ride for you.  It is the best thing you can do.  “Arthur Donnelly” Arthur was one of the first people to get me onto the track.  When I was starting out, he… Continue reading Ghetto Training for the Commuting Competitor

All the gears and no ideas- Part 2

The inside of my tool Bag

By now, I’m assuming most of you have at least 2 track gears.  If you don’t get some> READ THIS, > then come back here. Track mechanics are very simple- you have a bike, no cables, and a fixed drivetrain.  In theory, a gear change should be fairly straight forward.  But, as with all new skills,… Continue reading All the gears and no ideas- Part 2

Being an Athlete has taught me…

Being an athlete has taught me… If there is one thing being an athlete has taught me it’s; Knowing how to motivate yourself to keep going after you’ve cracked. Physically, mentally, socially. Being resilient enough to find the motivation to keep moving forward when you feel like you have nothing left to give. I practice… Continue reading Being an Athlete has taught me…