Showing posts with label Marathon MTB. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Marathon MTB. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Monday, September 17, 2018
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Friday, August 24, 2018
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Work travel means some days without the bike but with a big month of racing ahead in September you have to keep your head in the game and focus on the little things...... . . . . . . #parvillacycles #marathonmtb #mtbracing #sm100 #IFB #alchemybicycles #pactimo #gopro
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Wednesday, January 10, 2018
New Year...Big Plans! 3 Epic Tre Cime Lavaredo MTB
So the last post highlighted a new focus for 2018 with the target being the USAC Marathon Nationals in May.....that is still the first goal of the year. But in looking for destination races is always dangerous so heading into Fall we are now planning further afield......the Italian Dolomites for the 3 Epic Tre Cime Lavaredo MTB , which is also hosting the World Marathon MTB Championships as the same event.
We are still looking at logistics but it looks like a great race and it is also a good excuse to go to Italy and check out the Dolomites and the eastern side of Italy.....Venice, Rimini and Florence!
We are still looking at logistics but it looks like a great race and it is also a good excuse to go to Italy and check out the Dolomites and the eastern side of Italy.....Venice, Rimini and Florence!
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
A Change of Focus......2018 is coming!
The 2017 season has come to an end and it all worked out pretty damn good......won a few running races, won a few MTB races, did my first 100m MTB race, qualified and raced at XTERRA World Championships in Maui....all in all it went to plan. 24 races in total - 5 triathlons, 7 running races and 12 MTB/Road races.
So with that the goals for 2018 have changed from previous years and now it's all about the bike, the mountain bike. I'll still run a little to cross-train and to race with Sarah at trail runs and I'll still splash in the pool occasionally to enable a few Xterra Triathlon's in 2018 but the main objective is to really see what happens when I focus on the bike. As a triathlete you never really focus on any one sport and as a result you become sort of ok at three things but not good anything. That meant I was training 10hrs (or so) a week chopped up with 5-6hrs riding and the rest swimming and running. Now the plan is to ride 9-10hrs with additional strength training in the gym....almost doubling the time spent on the bike.
With that being planned the goal races somewhat varied and layered. The ultimate goal is to race the Andalucia Bike Race in early 2019, a 6 day MTB stage race in Cordoba, Spain which is really why 2018 is a "base" year to get prepared to race that. In the meantime it will be about transitioning over to the bike as a focus and the following races for 2018:
1. Monster Cross - Feb 2018: Early season 50mile MTB race to see how the winter training has developed.
2. Tour de Pocahontas - March 2018: An entry into MTB stage racing with three stages over a weekend on the same trails as Monster Cross.
3. USAC Marathon MTB Nationals - May 2018: The USA Cycling Marathon MTB National Championships in Arkansas over 50mile course. This will be one of our destination races for 2018.
4. 6 Hours at Woodstock - June 2018: A great local race that I jumped into in 2017 with minimal endurance training so will be a good gauge on progress.
5. Shenandoah 100 MTB - Sept 2018: Another race I jumped into last year with minimal preparation but had a blast on great trails. This will be the kick-off to the specific training block aimed at Andalucia Bike Race.
Other races will be added but the main races are the five above with USAC Nationals and Shenandoah being the "A" races....for Nationals just aiming to be as good as I can be and then for Shenandoah to improve from my time in 2017.
In the meantime it's training time....inside and out!
So with that the goals for 2018 have changed from previous years and now it's all about the bike, the mountain bike. I'll still run a little to cross-train and to race with Sarah at trail runs and I'll still splash in the pool occasionally to enable a few Xterra Triathlon's in 2018 but the main objective is to really see what happens when I focus on the bike. As a triathlete you never really focus on any one sport and as a result you become sort of ok at three things but not good anything. That meant I was training 10hrs (or so) a week chopped up with 5-6hrs riding and the rest swimming and running. Now the plan is to ride 9-10hrs with additional strength training in the gym....almost doubling the time spent on the bike.
With that being planned the goal races somewhat varied and layered. The ultimate goal is to race the Andalucia Bike Race in early 2019, a 6 day MTB stage race in Cordoba, Spain which is really why 2018 is a "base" year to get prepared to race that. In the meantime it will be about transitioning over to the bike as a focus and the following races for 2018:
1. Monster Cross - Feb 2018: Early season 50mile MTB race to see how the winter training has developed.
2. Tour de Pocahontas - March 2018: An entry into MTB stage racing with three stages over a weekend on the same trails as Monster Cross.
3. USAC Marathon MTB Nationals - May 2018: The USA Cycling Marathon MTB National Championships in Arkansas over 50mile course. This will be one of our destination races for 2018.
4. 6 Hours at Woodstock - June 2018: A great local race that I jumped into in 2017 with minimal endurance training so will be a good gauge on progress.
5. Shenandoah 100 MTB - Sept 2018: Another race I jumped into last year with minimal preparation but had a blast on great trails. This will be the kick-off to the specific training block aimed at Andalucia Bike Race.
Other races will be added but the main races are the five above with USAC Nationals and Shenandoah being the "A" races....for Nationals just aiming to be as good as I can be and then for Shenandoah to improve from my time in 2017.
In the meantime it's training time....inside and out!
Monday, September 18, 2017
Shenandoah 100.....So Much Awesomeness!
It seems a while ago that I went an raced my first 100 mile MTB race at the Shenandoah 100 but two weeks ago I did and it was awesome. At some point I will download all my thoughts and what I want to try and improve upon in 2018 (That says a lot already that I want to go back next year!)
The vibe, the trails, the support were all great...yes I made a detour of 5 miles due to a poorly placed sign that kept me for going sub-10 hours but still a hell of a day. I think I might like the marathon MTB races :-)
The vibe, the trails, the support were all great...yes I made a detour of 5 miles due to a poorly placed sign that kept me for going sub-10 hours but still a hell of a day. I think I might like the marathon MTB races :-)
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Iron Hill Challenge MTB Race Report 2017....
This past weekend it was back to racing at Iron Hill Challenge in the MASS MTB Series. With the lack of Xterra races until the World Championships in October, the calendar will need to be filled with other races consisting of XC and Endurance MTB races as well as a few trail runs. The goal for these races is to race hard and put pressure on myself to go all out.
For Iron Hill Challenge that worked out pretty well. I didn't get to pre-ride the course so aimed to take to the front as soon as possible to give me the cleanest view of the course. Wow was I surprised! I had no idea that the course was as rocky as it was and was a blast from start to finish. It had a good mix of everything and with the oppressive heat it was a tough day for everyone. Although I took the lead early I surrendered it mid-way through the 1st lap before getting caught behind some riders from the earlier fields which meant we rode a slightly slower tempo pace for a couple of the singletrack climbs. After getting past them it was game on and just before hitting the 2nd lap I made the pass for 1st and just nailed it for the lap. In the end I was able to take the win by 3mins in the Cat 2 40+ field and posted a faster 2nd lap than the 1st which was a combination of knowing the course, meeting less slower riders and just punishing myself. Mission accomplished.
With that result being the 2nd win in 2 races at the Cat 2 40+ field I think it is time to move on up. Next year I'll start racing the Cat 1 40+, which means longer races (one more lap) and probably a mid-pack finish but it will give me something to work on over the winter!
With the racing done as per the norm we headed off to Street, MD to visit the Falling Branch Brewery and enjoys some brews while the rain finally started to fall!
For Iron Hill Challenge that worked out pretty well. I didn't get to pre-ride the course so aimed to take to the front as soon as possible to give me the cleanest view of the course. Wow was I surprised! I had no idea that the course was as rocky as it was and was a blast from start to finish. It had a good mix of everything and with the oppressive heat it was a tough day for everyone. Although I took the lead early I surrendered it mid-way through the 1st lap before getting caught behind some riders from the earlier fields which meant we rode a slightly slower tempo pace for a couple of the singletrack climbs. After getting past them it was game on and just before hitting the 2nd lap I made the pass for 1st and just nailed it for the lap. In the end I was able to take the win by 3mins in the Cat 2 40+ field and posted a faster 2nd lap than the 1st which was a combination of knowing the course, meeting less slower riders and just punishing myself. Mission accomplished.
With that result being the 2nd win in 2 races at the Cat 2 40+ field I think it is time to move on up. Next year I'll start racing the Cat 1 40+, which means longer races (one more lap) and probably a mid-pack finish but it will give me something to work on over the winter!
With the racing done as per the norm we headed off to Street, MD to visit the Falling Branch Brewery and enjoys some brews while the rain finally started to fall!
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