On Twitter: @RussellRides
- Per BCSO, tacks found on the road at Lee Hill and Olde Stage Road. Be careful out there! Cc @303cycling 1 week ago
- First weekend of racing out of the way. Spent most of the time in the break and helped setup @NG_Cycling_team for a pair of podiums! 2 months ago
- Made it up to Peak to Peak for the first time this season. It went well despite not having a jacket or hat... 3 months ago
- I actually just saw a clif shot on the side of the road and turned around for it. 3 months ago
- Today's 80 mile solo ride was going to be a stretch. Then it turned into 90... With only 4 hours of food. 3 months ago
Blog Post Calendar
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- Windy solo endurance ride: 2h:55m, 209w avg, 224NP, 2167kJ, 146TSS. Avg power exactly middle of Z2, based on winter estimated LT of 315w. 5 months ago
- 2h Z2 with 10 x 10 pedal stroke "a-lactic" sprints. Minimal HR drift (2.5%). Totals: 2h:5m, 39.5 mi, 1700kJ, 225w avg, 249NP. 5 months ago
- @Shouldbetrainin Sorry for the late reply. Only very hard days. About once a week or less. 5 months ago
- Another base ride: 2h, 222NP (208 avg). 1400 kJ. 93 TSS. First ride on the road bike in 3 months! 5 months ago
- I'm Back! First workout of 2013 season. Ouch. Need to reset zones. Bulk of w/o Z2/200w avg / 224NP for 2h:15m. Total: 3h:8m, 2000kJ, 140TSS. 5 months ago
- Yesterday off. Today 3h:30m MTB ride for 'fun'. 5200' vertical in only 33 miles. Dirt was fun though. 5 months ago
- 30 minutes core / strength (body weight only for now) and 15 minutes on the rollers. 5 months ago
- Day off. 5 months ago
- Fun ride on the Cross bike. 4h, 61 miles, 2600 kJ, 175 TSS. 'Easy' at 226 NP and 187 avg. Some 'secret' trails: tpks.ws/sohC 5 months ago
- 5k fun run/jog/walk with the whole family and later a 1 hour walk. I think I ate enough to count as a workout, but how to figure TSS...? 6 months ago
Category Archives: Personal
2012 Data in Review
Every season presents unique challenges. 2012 was an interesting year for me. I was coming off a significant injury with a broken collarbone in October 2011. I started a new job in January, and was presented new challenges finding time … Continue reading
Posted in Equipment, Personal, Training
Tagged cycling, data, goals, peak power, plans, power, power analysis, power meter, racing, training
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Offseason
If you’ve been wondering why the blog was so slow lately, it turns out I hit the offseason a little quicker than I expected. I cut my hand badly and couldn’t race for a weekend. Before I knew it I … Continue reading
Why I Do It
I’ve been meaning to write a post describing what I like about the big races, but have had trouble finding the perspective I was looking to describe. I received this question via Twitter today, and figured I’d post my response … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged amateur, cycling, delusion, elite, experience, motivation, Pro, racing, weekend warrior
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US Postal / Armstrong / USADA Investigation: My Thoughts
Some folks have been quite surprised with the allegations against Lance Armstrong (and subsequently many others close to him) this summer. But for those of us who have been listening to the skeptics for the past seven years weren’t too … Continue reading
Posted in News, Personal
Tagged cheating, conspiracy, cycling, doping, investigation, Lance Armstrong, opinion, racing, usa cycling, usada
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USGP Preview
The US Grand Prix of Cyclocross is the de-facto national championship series. It is the most important series on the calendar. All the races are UCI (International) ranked, and each weekend has one C1 ranked race. The only ranking a … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged cycling, cyclocross, elite, fort collins, goals, racing, uci, us grand prix, usgp
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The Saga of CrossVegas 2012, Part 1
Note: I wanted to write the post before the race but I was just too busy working four of the six days before the race. I’m writing this after the race and will write part 2 later in the week. … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Race Reports
Tagged cross vegas, cyclocross, elite, las vegas, racing, snub, uci, Upgrade
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Spectating the USA Pro Challenge
If you haven’t had the chance to watch a top level pro stage race, DO IT! I’m a huge fan of watching racing on TV (or the internet), but seeing the race in person is an entirely different experience. Road … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Travel
Tagged aspen, colorado, colorado springs, cycling, indepenence pass, Pro, spectating, usa pro challenge
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Could I race the USA Pro Challenge?
With the big race coming to Boulder this Saturday, I’ve been asked by a lot of folks that know I’m a bike racer (but not much else) if I’m racing in the USA Pro Challenge. Obviously I’m not, but could … Continue reading
Posted in News, Personal
Tagged colorado, cycling, elite, power, power analysis, Pro, racing, usa pro challenge, usa pro cycling challenge
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On Dopers and Cheaters
I’ve posted about doping a few times on the blog in the past, covering everything from “The Lance Issue” to a few local doping busts. The Olympics have brought the subject of cheating (ranging from doping, intentionally crashing, extra dolphin … Continue reading
Posted in News, Personal
Tagged cheating, cycling, doping, news, opionion, racing, sportsmanship
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Summer Racing Break Update
As I mentioned in my previous post, I’m taking a few weekends off from racing. Although I’ll be out of town so I can’t race, the time off from racing should be beneficial for me. Racing is a good way … Continue reading
