Bennington Cycle Club: Blog Posts

Rob's Training Blog

Rob Steuer

this has been a really lousy year for climbing for me, as a result of a number of things that happened (or should I say didn't happen!). While my flat rides are relatively consistent, I've found that my climbing has suffered quite a bit. Looking at my times up Woodford as an indicator, I'm off by 3 minutes from last year. Just don't seem to have the legs for it.

I've decided to invest in a power meter and will keep track my rides for the balance of the season but, more importantly, I'm going to track my training on the trainer for the winter months. I'll post information as I go along in case anyone is interested and would like to pick up a few pointers.

Help for Team at GMSR

Jim Marshall

Our team needs your help! (But it's not a glamorous offer.)

The Competitive Edge Racing Team is doing the Green Mountain Stage Race over Labor Day weekend. Races start Friday with a short Time Trial, then a Circuit Race on Saturday, a Road Race on Sunday and a Criterium on Monday. Specifically we need help in the feed zones on Saturday for the Circuit Race and Sunday for the Road Race. More generally we could use assistance with overall logistics.

Want to help us out? We need someone who is upbeat, energetic, adventurous, smart, quick on his or her feet, wants to do something out of the norm, and wants to be part of an exciting event. How about you!

However, it doesn't come with a lot of perks. In fact, it's more just a labor of love or the risk of just doing something new and different. We'll provide meals. We'll provide endless discussions of bike gear, technology and race tactics. We get up really early and don't go out at night. We eat lots of carbohydrates and we don't drink alchohol. You might get a bed or you might get a couch or you might get a bed on the floor. And you might get a T-shirt as a way of saying Thanks.

But if you'd like to be part of a very exciting event, with one of the top teams in Masters cycling, and just want to pitch in and help -- just because it might be new and different and interesting and cool, we would love to have you contact us.

Email me: Jim Marshall at JMarshYA@aol.com

Why not? It could be a blast!

Melissa's Blog

Melissa Rowe

For those who want to tri a real challenge..... The Berkshire Y-athon Triathlon in Pittsfield on Sun. 9am.

Congrats to Rachel Payne for doing well in the Fonhoffer tool triathlon OLYMPIC DISTANCE race last Sat.!!

Way to go Rachel!!

Rob's Blog

Rob Steuer

Today, July 26th, '08, I took the best ride I've ever taken in the Northeast. Starting from the house at 7:00 AM, I headed to Cambridge, NY via Turnpike Rd, then north toward Cossayuna Lake via Dunbar Rd, Rte 29, County Rte 49, etc.

The views were specatular and ranged from rolling meadows and fields, to marshlands, lakes and wooded areas. Road conditions were unbelievably good which made for a comfortable ride. I can't recommend this one enough!!!

For route details, visit http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/vt/north-bennington/317121160