Tag Archives: bike training

The Problem with Power

By tjfry | July 14, 2011

Power is hot. It’s the new it. And I’m the first to agree that it’s a great tool. One of the best. For those scratching their heads, I’m referring to bike training with power (or a power meter). It’s a great tool, as it measures the energy output that you’re putting out during your ride. I will [...]

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How Safe is Cycling?

By tjfry | July 10, 2011

Recently, with the help of some friends, I was able to find a route that I could use to ride my bike to work. Obviously, safety was my main concern. It’s something that cyclists and their families think about a great deal. I know that in our house, my wife always worries as I leave [...]

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Product Review: Netathlon 2.0

By tjfry | December 2, 2009

In an earlier post I discussed my purchase and thoughts on my bike trainer, the Kettler Ergo Racer (link here). I mentioned in that post that purchased some training software along with the trainer called Netathlon 2.0 (NA). This software connects up with a number of trainers and stationary bikes and essentially takes control over [...]

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The Importance of a Good Base

By tjfry | February 25, 2009

Every winter, we all go into our ‘base’ training mode, but based on my experience over the years, very few people actually understand the purpose and specifics of base training. For most, base training is simply unstructured workouts and more often than not, a reason to take it nice and easy when you don’t feel [...]

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