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I want to give a special thanks to Clemmons Bicycle for the nutrition clinic held this Wednesday evening. We had a good group with a lot of information. They did an awesome job with providing drinks (wine AND beer!).
I also wanted to let you know that they will be doing a ride from their shop this Saturday. For details, email Travis! There are many great opportunities to get out and put some miles in so that you're ready to Go Polar!
Our next official event in the Train Polar Series is a group ride on Dec. 5th at Paul's Schwinn in Winston-Salem. Stay tuned for ride times, and let us know if you plan to come!
- Julie
Training Tip from Mock Orange Bikes
For a ride like the Ride for Courage, it is important to spend a fair amount of time on the bike in the months leading up to the ride.
Since the Ride for Courage is a metric century, you will want to be accustomed to spending several hours in the saddle at a time. Take advantage of the nice fall weather and find some nice bike routes! The Piedmont Flyers Bicycle Club is a great resource for routes.
If you're planning to do the 30 mile, shorter route, you will still want to make sure that you've put in miles on your bike and in cooler weather to know what to expect. If you normally ride 12 - 15 mph, then be sure to do several 2 - 3 hour training rides.
Allow yourself several consecutive weekends of solid biking in the months prior to the ride. Practice eating and drinking on the bike as well, as for a ride of this length you will want to stay properly fueled. When January 1 arrives you will be ready to tackle the Ride for Courage!
Stay tuned for more nutrition tips, mission moments and our next training tip - what to wear for cycling in cold weather!
A special thanks to Jay at Mock Orange Bikes for putting this tip together for us!
I also wanted to let you know that they will be doing a ride from their shop this Saturday. For details, email Travis! There are many great opportunities to get out and put some miles in so that you're ready to Go Polar!
Our next official event in the Train Polar Series is a group ride on Dec. 5th at Paul's Schwinn in Winston-Salem. Stay tuned for ride times, and let us know if you plan to come!
- Julie
Training Tip from Mock Orange Bikes
For a ride like the Ride for Courage, it is important to spend a fair amount of time on the bike in the months leading up to the ride.
Since the Ride for Courage is a metric century, you will want to be accustomed to spending several hours in the saddle at a time. Take advantage of the nice fall weather and find some nice bike routes! The Piedmont Flyers Bicycle Club is a great resource for routes.
If you're planning to do the 30 mile, shorter route, you will still want to make sure that you've put in miles on your bike and in cooler weather to know what to expect. If you normally ride 12 - 15 mph, then be sure to do several 2 - 3 hour training rides.
Allow yourself several consecutive weekends of solid biking in the months prior to the ride. Practice eating and drinking on the bike as well, as for a ride of this length you will want to stay properly fueled. When January 1 arrives you will be ready to tackle the Ride for Courage!
Stay tuned for more nutrition tips, mission moments and our next training tip - what to wear for cycling in cold weather!
A special thanks to Jay at Mock Orange Bikes for putting this tip together for us!
New for this year is a schedule aimed to help you prepare for the Polar Bear Ride. Whether you are doing the 30 miler or the metric century, this series should help you stay on track so you're ready for the big ride on Jan. 1st!
Mark these dates on your calendar, and be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you. You can RSVP to our office (760-9983) or Anna.Cohn@CancerServicesOnline.org.
Training Ride
Cycletherapy
Saturday, Nov 14
8:30 a.m.
Training & Nutrition Clinic
Clemmons Bicycle Shop
Wednesday, Nov 18
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Training Ride
Paul's Cycling & Fitness
Saturday, Dec 5
Bike Clinic - Gearing your bike for the ride
Ken's Bike Shop
Wednesday, Dec 9
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Training Ride
Mock Orange Bicycles
Saturday, Dec 12
11 a.m.
See you then!
Mark these dates on your calendar, and be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you. You can RSVP to our office (760-9983) or Anna.Cohn@CancerServicesOnline.org.
Training Ride
Cycletherapy
Saturday, Nov 14
8:30 a.m.
Training & Nutrition Clinic
Clemmons Bicycle Shop
Wednesday, Nov 18
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Training Ride
Paul's Cycling & Fitness
Saturday, Dec 5
Bike Clinic - Gearing your bike for the ride
Ken's Bike Shop
Wednesday, Dec 9
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Training Ride
Mock Orange Bicycles
Saturday, Dec 12
11 a.m.
See you then!
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