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Qualcomm Million Dollar Challenge - Climbing and Heat

July 29th, 2008 · 3 Comments

I am in charge of a training program here in San Diego for the Qualcomm Million Dollar Challenge. The ride is to support CAF which is the Challenged Athletes Foundation. I absolutely love this Foundation, and I am so excited to be a part of the organization this year.
The actual ride is from San Francisco […]

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Torrey Pines

May 19th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Every town has certain climbs or rides that all cyclists consider milestones. From my previous posts, you can tell that one of the main climbs in the San Diego area is Palomar Mountain. This is a milestone for cyclists who have been riding for awhile, because it is a long ride and a hard climb. […]

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Alert! Emails Lost in Tour of California

March 6th, 2008 · No Comments

I lost my emails during the Tour of California so I apologize for the lack of response on anything sent to me then. For now, if they are important, please send (or resend) emails to turbotrnr@aol.com.

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Tags: Announcements · General · Information

Group Riding

March 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Riding yourself is a great way to get comfortable on your bike and start to gain fitness. But, it can get a bit lonely. Group riding might look intimidating, but there are ways to ease yourself into the fun…

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Starting Out

January 29th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Lately, I have had a lot of women asking me about learning to ride. It’s exciting to me that so many people are interested in getting involved in cycling. I’ve been doing it for so long that sometimes I forget about what it feels like to be just starting out. But, that being said, I […]

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Workout Basics

January 29th, 2008 · 1 Comment

I often go out for rides just to enjoy the scenery and company, but sometimes when I’m alone I like to add some intensity to my ride. I have spent so many years training and racing, that now I like to go hard to burn off energy and keep myself sharp enough to keep up […]

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Tags: Diet and Exercise · Information · Training Tips