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The day after Christmas seems like a good time to write a review on a book about nutrition. I just finished massive dinner — number 2 of a 3-night holiday eat-fest. Thankfully, it will be over soon and hopefully the damage will be minimal. I grabbed a copy of Matt Fitzgerald’s new book, Racing Weight: …

Need a pre or post present-frenzy spin try this: 10 minute warm-up followed by 10 x 2 minutes (:30 right leg, :30 left, :30 both legs w/cadence at 110+, :30 relaxed). Follow these single pedal drills with 10 minutes at a cadence of 105+ and then cool down for 5 – 10 minutes. This is …

If you celebrate Christmas, it is probably a good idea to get a ride in at some point. The cookie intake will be extremely high today. Try this one: Warm up for 10 minutes. Then do 8 minutes high cadence (105+) followed by 8 minutes low cadence (50-55). Repeat 2 times for a total of …

Man o’ man did I put away some food this weekend. I had the wonderful opportunity of attending the Christmas Party of our latest sponsor, The Music Emporium outside of Boston. The spread was unbelievable. Especially the desserts. I couldn’t stop eating. I promised myself in the midst of my binge that I would hit …

One of the country’s oldest fretted instrument shops, The Music Emporium has its roots in the burgeoning Cambridge folk scene of the late 60′s, when the vintage and fine acoustic guitar market had its first renaissance. For the past 38 years TME has seen thousands of instruments pass through its doors and has been privileged …

We are proud to announce that Fit Werx of Waitsfield, VT and Peabody, MA has signed on as co-sponsor for the 2010 racing season. In 2001, Fit Werx was the first company to combine the specialty fit and biomechanical knowledge found only at the very best bicycle fitting studios with the products, selection and mechanical …

I have never been much for spinning classes. I never found them to be very focused or inspiring. I can probably count on one hand the number of spinning classes I have participated in. I am also not fond of spending tons of hours in the basement on my trainer either. Cycling is supposed to …

I always like to do a little technique work early in the week. Single leg drills are really good for exposing leg imbalances. I like to incorporate them into my warmup. When you do them, just unclip your leg from one pedal and rest it on the trainer. Pedal with the other leg for 30-60 …

I tried the hour of power this morning and I just couldn’t hang in there. Either because I was tired from hosting a Christmas gathering the night before, or possibly because my power at LT is lower than I think it is. I should probably retest to see where I am, but I hate the …