Breakaway Triathlete, Abby Dean qualified for the 70.3 worlds in her first Half Ironman by having a great performance at Timberman. Abbey finished 13th in her first worlds event with an under 5 hour performance on November 11th at the Ford Ironman World Championships 70.3. Abbey Races on the Scott Plasma, and Giant TCR Composite.

Nace Mullen, another Breakaway Athlete and long term RPM participant has qualified again for Worlds short course Duathlon and for his first time worlds olympic distance triathlon in the 50-55 age group. Naces Races on a Scott Plasma, and Fuji Team Issue.

Rick Miller, a Breakaway athlete for 5 years and Category 1 track racer won the Gold Medals in several state Championship Elite and Master track events. Rick also faired well at Track Nationals, just missing a bronze medal in the sprint competition. Rick Races a Fuji Team Issue on the road, and a Fuji Track Pro at the Velodrome.

Nonnie Howard, another Breakaway coached athlete, won the Pennsylvania Best All Around Rider competition this year with several top 5 finishes in Pennsylvania's Elite women's races.

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In cycling, we generate both a lot of sweat and a lot of wind. In the summer this is okay as it serves to cool us off, but when it gets colder, this just serves to make us miserable. Even in the summer, cycling jerseys don’t always cut it to keep us dry. If you notice, the pros are all wearing base layers on the hottest days of the Tour de France and the Vuelta a Espana. Base layers range from the super thin to the super thick, but they all serve one basic purpose: To keep your skin dry and comfortable.

The thicker base layers are what you want to wear in the cooler months to keep a thermal layer against your skin to maintain your body temperature. Also important is an outer layer that is truly windproof. As we ride faster we generate plenty of wind, additional to the natural kind. We need something to block this, and a vest or jacket will keep wind from channeling right through you. I remember when I got started cycling and the really good windblock wasn’t readily available. You would see cyclists just layered to the hilt with neon clothes from the eighties. We would all have on so many layers our arms couldn’t move. Now with the proper items, you can layer a thermal base layer, a jersey with pockets to carry your personal needs, and a vest or jacket to block the wind. This combination gives you all the physical freedom to stretch and move your arms to signal other riders.

When it gets really cold, you will find that a jacket that is both windproof and thermal will be needed. But no matter what you wear as an outer layer, a good base layer that keeps your skin dry and your sweat moving to the outer layers to evaporate is really important. My last statement on cycling clothing is to wear items that are versatile, such as arm warmers, knee and leg warmers, vests, and sunglasses. These are all items that you can put on in the morning and take off as the day goes on and gets warmer and are easily stashed in a jersey pocket for safekeeping. Come into the store for a look at the latest styles from Descente, Louis Garneau, Sugoi, and more. And be sure to let us know if you have any questions.

RPM Winter Session is just around the corner. You can register now online to reserve your spot. Classes Start January 2nd. www.breaka waybikes.com

RPM Weekend Classes are also happening now, and through the winter. You can pay by class or sign up for a 12 week program anytime. If the weather forecast is looking bad just call us in advance with your credit card number to reserve your spot.

As you are setting your goals for the coming year, look to those who have the most experience in helping others achieve their goals. At Breakaway Bikes we have been coaching athletes for years and years, through individual coaching and through our exciting RPM group training sessions. We can coach you to your greatest successes ever or simply help you get the most out of yourself and your equipment. Hey, our motto isn’t “We care for your equipment and your health” for nothing!

Breakaway's Newest Coaches Include... Tyler Wren: US Collegiate National Champion, Current Professional with Collavita Sutter Home Cycling Team Harlan Price: National Endurance MTB Champion, Current Professional with Independant Fabrications MTB Racing Team.