Cycling
Cycling Training – Maximize the Peddle Stroke
Strengthen the Hips to Build a Better Ride I’ll be guiding a Gray & Co. cycling trip in Texas Hill Country and on to Santa Ynez, California for 3 weeks in May. Maximizing my peddle stroke will be key to my endurance, not only on each ride but for the duration of the trip. In ...read more
Alpine Fitness Retreat: Sundance Resort, Utah
Serenity. Connection. Discovery. Give yourself the gift of going ‘unplugged’ this summer and join 2012 Athleta Featured Athlete Melanie Webb at Sundance Resort, Utah for an Alpine Fitness Retreat, where luxury and fitness rendezvous. Life doesn’t get much better when art and culture, nature and fitness, spirit and service converge into one picture perfect experience. ...read more
Exercise Motivation Made Fun
What’s your motivation to exercise today? I’m always looking for ways to keep workouts interesting, both for me and my exercise and fitness clients. This video reminded me that more than anything else, exercise is fun!
Texas Cycling Trip
I’m back from a fantastic week of exercise and eating in the Lone Star State. Fredericksburg’s Hoffman Haus was home base for our little crew of 10 guests, 4 guides, and 3 bike mechanics. It was my first trip guiding with Gray & Co., worldwide cycling tours led by luxury superstar Cari Gray. Of all ...read more
Cycling California Wine Country
I’m in training for an upcoming cycling trip near Austin, Texas. Time to switch gears and spend some time in the saddle. What better place than in the heart of California wine country – Los Alamos. With any number of flats and canyon roads to choose from, we peddled our way down the main town ...read more
U.S. Cycling – Race Recovery
Part 4 of U.S. Cycling Tech Dave Dean’s Tips Cool down and stretch. Take a walk and take care of worked muscles with your favorite stretches. Our favorite is the new Foundation series, being adopted my pro cyclists, basketball players, and surfers. Hydrate and nourish. After pushing your body through an hour or more of ...read more
U.S. Cycling Tech Tips: Race Day
Part 3: Race Day. U.S. Cycling Tech Dave Dean shares insight on approaching your first race. Whether on a road bike or mountain bike, the same guidelines apply. “It took me years to understand that racing is more mental than physical,” Dave says. Picking a race: To do your first race, start local and short. ...read more
U.S. Cycling Tech Tips: Gear
Part 2: Gear Up for the Ride Once your bike is tuned and ready to roll, the next step is getting your gear together. To keep it simple, U.S. Cycling Tech Dave Dean suggests thinking of gear in three categories: safety, fuel, and technical tools. Safety. Always check the weather first and dress accordingly. Don’t ...read more
U.S. Cycling Tech Tips – Basic Road Bike Maintenance
When Dave isn’t showing off his mountain biking skills for national ad campaigns, he’s often the resident certified U.S. Cycling Technician for his Utah mountain bike racing team. One of Sol’s favorite guides, Dave shares his bike tips with us in this 3 part series. Part 1. Basic Road Bike Maintenance Perform a quick mental ...read more
CycleMAYnia Bachelors on Bikes Auction
This Thursday I will face a true test of courage – placing my adventurous ego on the blind date auction block. Lest you think it’s just a vain publicity stunt, proceeds from the auction go to benefit bicycle education at Bici Centro and The Bicycle Coalition in Santa Barbara, organizations that offer clinics on everything ...read more
