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Tuesday - 3/1, Advanced Indoor Cycling (Trish), 6-8:30pm, $12.
Thursday - 3/3, Beginner Indoor Cycling, (Trish), 9-10am, $10.
Thursday - 3/3, Advanced Indoor Cycling (Priya), 5:30-7:00pm.
Saturday - 3/5, Ironman/Century Indoor Cycling (Trish), 8:30-11:30am. $15.
Monday - 3/7, Beginner Indoor Cycling, (Jaime), 6-7pm, $10.
Monday - 3/7, Triathlon Training Program Information Session, 6pm.
Thursday - 3/10, Performance Night, 6:30-9:30pm. Cervelo, Zipp, and PowerTap reps show off their stuff! RSVP to trish
Saturday - Sunday, 4/30-5/1, NYC Five Boro Bike Trip. Women on Wheels is going to NYC! Email trish for more info. You must already be registered for this ride!
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There's still snow on the ground, so it's difficult to think about spring/summer ride plans. But here's a ride you should definitely put on your calendar.
TOUR de CURE.
Verona Beach, Sunday, June 5th
Why Ride?
On behalf of nearly 24 million Americans with diabetes and their families and friends, we are counting on you to help our team make a difference! The funds we raise will support the American Diabetes Association's important research, information and advocacy efforts and its mission: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
Join our Team!
If you choose to ride with us, you'll get to take part in a fun, exciting, healthy event for the whole family. You can even invite friends and family to join. Every rider counts, and everyone is welcome to join our team!
Support our Team!
Support our team by making a donation, riding or volunteering. We can't do it alone!
We will be training together for this exciting event every Saturday in May! Sign up soon and be part of the Syracuse Bicycle team! |
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Dear Cycling Friends,
Determined. You Pick Your Choice. Danger.
These were a few of the inspirational messages I read on the back of taxis as they sped past me while I steadily pedaled my way up an eight mile hill that winds along the eastern side of the lush Caribbean island of Nevis (pronounced nee-vis). They seemed entirely appropriate as my husband, Chris, and I raced down the back side of this hill, dodging the random goat and passing a slow-moving dump truck at high speed on our rented road bikes. But what was I complaining about? It was February. It was 85 degrees and I was riding outside. In shorts.
But let me back up. Like many Central New Yorkers, my family decided to take advantage of February school break week to escape our snowy weather. After lengthy dinner table debates with our four children ages eight through 15 years, we settled on the Leeward Caribbean island of St. Kitts because it had a range of activities that would please everyone. Body surfing in the waves on the Atlantic side, snorkeling in the pristine waters on the Caribbean side, hiking through an oceanic hardwood forest to the rim of a dormant volcano on the interior, and ziplining across a tropical ravine, to name a few.
When I discovered a bike shop on Nevis that also runs a series of early season sprint triathlons, I was sold. Read More
Trish Dugan
Syracuse Bicycle
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2011 Triathlon Training Programs
IT'S ABOUT THE BIKE!
Information Session Monday, March 7th, 6pm at Syracuse Bicycle
Don't wait and get left out - Slots are filling quickly in our programs!
Whether you are looking to finish your first event or achieve the next level of excellence in triathlon, Syracuse Bicycle and Endurance Factor Coaching will help guide you to become the best athlete you can be in 2011. USA Triathlon Certified Coaches Trish Dugan, Stacy Wanamaker, and Doug Bush bring the highest level of professionalism to our program with over 15 years of combined coaching experience in the sport of triathlon. Our coaching staff also has over 20 years of personal racing experience, having competed in all triathlon distances from sprint to Ironman, including the World Championships in Kona.
IT IS ABOUT THE BIKE. The cycling portion of any triathlon - whether it's a Sprint, Olympic, or Ironman - is the longest of the three sports in terms of distance and duration. Properly preparing for the bike is a key aspect of any triathlon training program, and it's what sets our program apart. Our experienced coaches will help you develop your cycling skills, endurance, and speed, all of which are crucial for success on the run. All program participants will receive special pricing on all services and products offered by Syracuse Bicycle. And we'll also teach you how to maintain your bike so any mechanical issues won't slow you down on race day. Read More |
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Race 4 Hope Registration Now Open
In Memory of Dick Shaffer
The 5th annual Race for Hope returns to beautiful Borodino, NY at 8:30 AM on Sunday, May 29th. This scenic 24-mile timed bicycle race starts and finishes at the intersection of East Lake Road (Route 41) and Rose Hill Road,
seven miles south of Skaneateles.
Inspired by Dick Shaffer, a Borodino resident and triathlete who passed away from cancer in 2006, the Race 4 Hope encourages wellness and finding a cure for cancer. Race proceeds will support research at the Center for Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital. Additional donations are welcome.
Register early for reduced rate of $30 online now until noon on May 27th here. Race day registration is 7:30 - 8:00 AM, $35 by cash or check. |
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Triathlon & Cycling Performance Night
Yes, You Can Buy Speed!
Learn all about Cervelo Bicycles, Zipp Wheels, and Cyclops PowerTap power meters at the Syracuse Bicycle Cycling Performance Night on Thursday, March 10th, 6:30-9:30pm.
We've assembled a "dream team" of representatives from the powerhouse brands of Cervelo, Zipp and PowerTap who are known for helping athletes of all levels go faster. For one night only, in one place you'll be able to get all your questions answered about the technology behind triathlon bicycles, race wheels and power meters. USA Triathlon Level II Coach Doug Bush of Endurance Factor coaching will also be on hand to answer all your questions about how to train with a power meter.
And that's not all! We'll have the usual assortment of great food, free drinks and fabulous door prizes. Be one of the first 25 guests through the door and receive a Syracuse Bicycle pint glass!
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Drills to Improve Your Pedaling
adapted from Joe Friel, author of The Triathlete Training Bible.
Pedaling a bike seems like it should be simple and require little in the way of skill. That's not the case. You can look around in any group ride and pick out the riders who have good pedaling skills and those with poor skills. Efficiency - how your energy is wasted or not - is what this article is all about.
Improving your pedaling skills on the bike is the perfect focus for this time of year coaches often refer to as the "Base" period. At first these skills are learned by isolating them and making the movements slowly. As the movement pattern becomes ingrained, the movement becomes faster and more complex as it is combined with other critical movements. Incorporating pedaling drills can be a great way to add a little interest to your time on the trainer as we continue to wait for spring to arrive here in Central New York. Read More |
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