February 2010

Kind permission of Lucy Collins, Imperial Race Team

Jai Watson ~ putting on the hurt at the
Hillingdon Imperial Winter Racing Series

Pre Competition Fine Tuning
Now starts the serious stuff.  Having survived the worst winter's training for as long as most of us (old ones) can remember; rain November, swine flu December, snow January, it's in to February with a flourish and renewed hope. 

The new season's just around the corner, and the sessions missed have been the same for everyone.  So as we're all on an equal footing fitness wise; what next?

Training Camps ~ Part Two
Last month we covered the vagaries of Training Camps and the do's and don'ts of having a productive time.  This month sees follow up gems that will make the whole experience last a lot, lot longer.

The first rule of Training Camp is always talk about Training Camp.  More pearls of wisdom right here...  

New Training Drill
Blitzer,  apart from sounding like one of Rudolph's mates, is a session that will help you to a new PB in 25 mile TT's and break through that stubborn road racing plateau.  Next month I'll give you one for 10 mile TT's and crits; I'll warn you now, get a big fan and an extra towel!

La Morbihannaise
A great day watching the pro's and an even better day for two thirds of "our team".  Two podiums and an also ran.  Guess which one I was?  See how the girls took it to the French big stylee...

2010 Sportive Calendar
After much deliberation, and few reshuffles due to the moving of dates and event postponements, I think we've now sorted out where we are going and when for 2010.  Here's some more epics and a few "nice" events, if you're interested...

Jersey Tri Club
Have a new President, the return of P le V, a new committee and a new website.  If your one of the maniacs that thinks cycling isn't hard enough, click here...

Puncheur Update...
Not long now!  Still a good site to visit though, some interesting links to keep you occupied until the season starts.  Check it out...

Etape & Spanish Spring 2010 Training Camps
Helen & Chris Balfour at Pyractif are all geared up to help you make your 2010 L'Etape du Tour experience enjoyable, memorable and successful.   They've also got a Spanish Spring Training Camp.  See the menu on the left for details.

With flexible packages, training weekends and mini-breaks there's something for all budgets and support levels aimed at getting you to the finish line in style.  If you're not doing the L'Etape, why not just go for a ride in some big hills.  There's loads to choose from!

For Sale Section ~ SRM Power Meters

I know I keep saying this, but I have possibly the last stock of SRM's I'll be moving to good homes for a while.

I have an SRM Professional, Amateur, Compact and Carbon Compact for sale. 

The professional and amateur can be supplied in 172.5 or 175 cranks.  Click here for more details and prices...

For Sale Section ~ General
A Dalkia time trial bargain in the offing.  You can see it if you click hereAnd once again a HED Tri-Spoke makes an appearance.

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What's New ~ Last Month

Countdown Begins
Now starts the serious stuff.  January's here and the serious training is about to begin.  Hopefully the weather will be kinder and we can all start to burn off that winter weight.  But make sure you stay healthy.

Training Camps
As many of you are starting to plan and get ready for the first training camps of the year, it seems appropriate to produce a factsheet to cover this ever more important area of your season's preparation.  So here goes...

New Training Drill
Another session to keep you hot while you're indoors trying to keep out of the cold.  Make sure you have the right type of turbo though.