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. 6 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 6 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
Tag Archives: colorado
Castle Cross
After starting my off season a little earlier than planned, I was unsure how to stay fit leading up to the start of my road training. I enjoy cyclocross usually, so getting into the last few races of the season … Continue reading
Posted in Race Reports
Tagged break, castle cross, colorado, cycling, cyclocross, fitness, offseason, racing, rest, slow, training
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Colorado Cross Classic
The Cross Classic was my first UCI race back in 2010. I was a newly minted Cat 2 and took my first opportunity to be at the start of a race with international level competition. I finished in the mid … Continue reading
Posted in Equipment, Race Reports
Tagged colorado, course profile, cycling, cyclocross, elite, Fatigue, mud, racing, recovery, rest, sand, snow, uci
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Cyclocross 101
I’ve heard cyclocross referred to as “a cult within a cult”, a reference to the fact that cycling isn’t quite a mainstream sport (in the US), and that cyclocross is even more obscure. However, the sport has been growing steadily … Continue reading
Posted in Training
Tagged beginners, colorado, cycling, cyclocross, first race, racing, uci
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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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Keenesburg Road Race
Even though I’m in the middle of my pre-cyclocross break (I didn’t ride for 5 days straight leading up to this race), I just couldn’t stay away from this race. There is a severe shortage of true road races on … Continue reading
Posted in Race Reports
Tagged attack, breakaway, colorado, crosswind, cycling, flat, gutter, keenesburg, masters, Road Race, state championship
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Racing for Hope Criterium
This race is a bit of a sleeper on the calendar. This year it was up against the Leadville 100 and Steamboat Singer mountain bike races, and was followed by one of the highest profile local criteriums the next day. … Continue reading
Posted in Race Reports
Tagged attack, colorado, crosswind, csp test track, cycling, elite, golden, racing, racing for hope, state patrol
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Bannock Street Criterium
One of my teammates described this race well as we chatted before the start: “At Bannock, people are desparate.” The prize money is big and the season is coming to a close. Many riders see this as one of their … Continue reading
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Tagged bannock, breakaway, colorado, Criterium, cycling, denver, elite, mike nields memorial, Pro, racing
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Lookout Mountain Hill Climb
This climb is a front range classic, and is a very good test of fitness. It also makes for a great race. The course isn’t too long or too steep, which not only makes it accessible for racers of all … Continue reading
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Tagged colorado, cycling, elite, golden, Hill Climb, Lookout Mountain, Pro/1/2, racing, strategy
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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
