Hello Gang,
This week was very quiet with very little going on around town accept the
various group rides. I was not able to participate this week in any of the
local rides due to some social commitments that kept me from riding. I did
hear that many of the rides were well attended this weekend as our weather
continues to be incredible for this time of year. This weekend is the
annual trek to Tucson to take on El Tour. Should be a blast and I am
looking forward to kicking off my training for next year by getting dragged
for 109 miles by all you guys in good shape from Silverman.
My tip for this week involves planning out your season. I had an
interesting conversation with Chris Horner last year that involved winter
training and his Astana training camp. He was very familiar with the
concept of the Christmas Star. He even was laughing about certain riders
that show up at training camp super fit because they need to impress the
Director but they train so hard so early that come race time they are
burned out. Being the star of training camp does not guarantee you will be
the star at the big race. Keep that in mind when you look at your goals
for the season. If you want to win Boulevard in February than by all means
start crushing it now. If you plan on winning the big races in the summer
than you have to plan your training around those goals and use the early
season races to build fitness. Planning your training to arrive at a race
in peak condition is an art form that few master but the racer that can
peak for the big events will usually have a much more rewarding season.
Another tip is use races to build up to a big goal. It is very rare that a
racer can take time off from racing and than show up at a big race and be
competitive. Competition is the last piece of a training plan that will
give you the edge you need to be in top form. Ask Lance, there is a reason
he always did the Dauphine several weeks before the Tour started. You can
not simulate racing.
I heard the Allegiant guys showed up to the Saturday ride and Little Hurt
was showing some good climbing form. Good to hear Andy back on the path of
the climber. He has been doing a lot of cross training and looks like it
is paying off. I had the chance to ride with mike Houtz on Saturday for 30
miles of easy rolling. It was good to catch up and spend the morning
telling race stories.
I heard the Sunday ride out to Jean was well attended with 30-35 guys and
girls out for the ride. I am sorry I could not make it but I will be back
to training very soon.
Team News:
The Cal Pools team will be having a training camp over the Thanksgiving
weekend out in California. I hear that Steve Shirley formerly of the
Jittery Joes team may be in attendance. Should be a good chance for their
Vegas contingent to show their strength to their new teammates.
Kirk Bausch formerly riding with Cynergy is rumored to be riding for Amgen.
That is a good rider pick up for them and Amgen is looking really strong
for next year.
Rock Racing announced their new roster for their Pro team withsome strong
signings from the Toyota United team as well as some Euro guys. The look
like the team to beat on the domestic side of Garmin is not in town.
El Tour is Saturday and the start lists shows quite a few pros making the
trip down. This should be a fast ride. Penta is taking a strong group
with about 9 guys making the trip. Team Paul Tracy will have several
weapons to play with and should be very active on the front. Cal Pools
will be sending a lone sniper called the Chicken. I heard some Allegiant
guys are making the trip but did not get any names. The Fastest Man in
Nevada title is up for grabs. Het your bets down. Louie is a 3:1 favorite
with Hansel and Chicken at even odds. Lilge is an outside long shot with
Kenny Bingham even money. The fatman is a super long shot paying quadruple
bonus money if he takes the title. You can also bet on verious other lines
such as who will come out of the second wash first, who will get dealt the
black ace, how many pros will Chicken suck up too after the race is done,
and how many times with the fatman cramp in a 100 miles.
Gagne sent me a new forum site to check on called sincitycycling.com. I do
not know who is behind this forum. My thoughts are that Bill and the gang
from Luv2Bike are doing a lot of good things around town to support racing
and bike events and I am not familiar with sincitycycling. I do not want
to give anyone a bad rap but as always I would support the people in town
that support racing and events. That is just my take. Chime in and let me
know what you think, you usually do!!
Random Thoughts
Can not wait to see what Vegas guys are able to mix it up with the big pros
at Tucson. Lets hope that someone makes the final break.
I am hearing rumors of 6 hour training rides and long days in the saddle.
Some of you seem to be serious about stepping up your game. Look out Vegas
there some new sheriffs in town:)
Nice to hear Little Hurt is climbing again. That boy is toooo good to be a
crit specialists.
Wow, Penta bringing it hard to Tucson. They started small a couple of
years ago and keep getting more in too it.
Vino needs to give it up. You got caught and you need to serve your two
years.
Rock has a really good roster and special note that a personal friend of
mine made the cut for another year. Props out to Sergio for getting a
contract extension. I know he did a lot of work as a domestique this year
to secure his spot. Teamwork is a beutiful thing.
Kircher stop riding when you are sick. No need to put yourself out before
we start hard training. Oh and I forgot to mention that Dr Stan is riding
well. He just looks like a climber.
Should be fun to see how Brandido likes riding with the team this week.
Hang on to your handlebars cause the Boss is giving out assignments.
Jim Robbins
This week was very quiet with very little going on around town accept the
various group rides. I was not able to participate this week in any of the
local rides due to some social commitments that kept me from riding. I did
hear that many of the rides were well attended this weekend as our weather
continues to be incredible for this time of year. This weekend is the
annual trek to Tucson to take on El Tour. Should be a blast and I am
looking forward to kicking off my training for next year by getting dragged
for 109 miles by all you guys in good shape from Silverman.
My tip for this week involves planning out your season. I had an
interesting conversation with Chris Horner last year that involved winter
training and his Astana training camp. He was very familiar with the
concept of the Christmas Star. He even was laughing about certain riders
that show up at training camp super fit because they need to impress the
Director but they train so hard so early that come race time they are
burned out. Being the star of training camp does not guarantee you will be
the star at the big race. Keep that in mind when you look at your goals
for the season. If you want to win Boulevard in February than by all means
start crushing it now. If you plan on winning the big races in the summer
than you have to plan your training around those goals and use the early
season races to build fitness. Planning your training to arrive at a race
in peak condition is an art form that few master but the racer that can
peak for the big events will usually have a much more rewarding season.
Another tip is use races to build up to a big goal. It is very rare that a
racer can take time off from racing and than show up at a big race and be
competitive. Competition is the last piece of a training plan that will
give you the edge you need to be in top form. Ask Lance, there is a reason
he always did the Dauphine several weeks before the Tour started. You can
not simulate racing.
I heard the Allegiant guys showed up to the Saturday ride and Little Hurt
was showing some good climbing form. Good to hear Andy back on the path of
the climber. He has been doing a lot of cross training and looks like it
is paying off. I had the chance to ride with mike Houtz on Saturday for 30
miles of easy rolling. It was good to catch up and spend the morning
telling race stories.
I heard the Sunday ride out to Jean was well attended with 30-35 guys and
girls out for the ride. I am sorry I could not make it but I will be back
to training very soon.
Team News:
The Cal Pools team will be having a training camp over the Thanksgiving
weekend out in California. I hear that Steve Shirley formerly of the
Jittery Joes team may be in attendance. Should be a good chance for their
Vegas contingent to show their strength to their new teammates.
Kirk Bausch formerly riding with Cynergy is rumored to be riding for Amgen.
That is a good rider pick up for them and Amgen is looking really strong
for next year.
Rock Racing announced their new roster for their Pro team withsome strong
signings from the Toyota United team as well as some Euro guys. The look
like the team to beat on the domestic side of Garmin is not in town.
El Tour is Saturday and the start lists shows quite a few pros making the
trip down. This should be a fast ride. Penta is taking a strong group
with about 9 guys making the trip. Team Paul Tracy will have several
weapons to play with and should be very active on the front. Cal Pools
will be sending a lone sniper called the Chicken. I heard some Allegiant
guys are making the trip but did not get any names. The Fastest Man in
Nevada title is up for grabs. Het your bets down. Louie is a 3:1 favorite
with Hansel and Chicken at even odds. Lilge is an outside long shot with
Kenny Bingham even money. The fatman is a super long shot paying quadruple
bonus money if he takes the title. You can also bet on verious other lines
such as who will come out of the second wash first, who will get dealt the
black ace, how many pros will Chicken suck up too after the race is done,
and how many times with the fatman cramp in a 100 miles.
Gagne sent me a new forum site to check on called sincitycycling.com. I do
not know who is behind this forum. My thoughts are that Bill and the gang
from Luv2Bike are doing a lot of good things around town to support racing
and bike events and I am not familiar with sincitycycling. I do not want
to give anyone a bad rap but as always I would support the people in town
that support racing and events. That is just my take. Chime in and let me
know what you think, you usually do!!
Random Thoughts
Can not wait to see what Vegas guys are able to mix it up with the big pros
at Tucson. Lets hope that someone makes the final break.
I am hearing rumors of 6 hour training rides and long days in the saddle.
Some of you seem to be serious about stepping up your game. Look out Vegas
there some new sheriffs in town:)
Nice to hear Little Hurt is climbing again. That boy is toooo good to be a
crit specialists.
Wow, Penta bringing it hard to Tucson. They started small a couple of
years ago and keep getting more in too it.
Vino needs to give it up. You got caught and you need to serve your two
years.
Rock has a really good roster and special note that a personal friend of
mine made the cut for another year. Props out to Sergio for getting a
contract extension. I know he did a lot of work as a domestique this year
to secure his spot. Teamwork is a beutiful thing.
Kircher stop riding when you are sick. No need to put yourself out before
we start hard training. Oh and I forgot to mention that Dr Stan is riding
well. He just looks like a climber.
Should be fun to see how Brandido likes riding with the team this week.
Hang on to your handlebars cause the Boss is giving out assignments.
Jim Robbins
