Fit To Ride

UP for K-Ride – May 11, 2013!

Fit to Ride — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:45:30 +0000

Join us on Saturday, May 11, 2013, for UP for K-Ride!

Up For K-Ride will offer basic bike adjustments, training advice, rider tips for both experienced and new cyclists. There will be three guided training rides and an opportunity to register for Katelynns’ Ride/Walk on June 2.

When: Saturday May 11, 2013 from 9 am to noon (rain or shine)
Where: 121 West Street, North Riverfront Park in Springfield, MA
What: training rides, registration for K-Ride/Walk, tune-ups, tips

This event, which kicks off Bay State Bike Week, is rain or shine. Please contact corinne@kride.org or 413-303-9233 with questions.

K-Ride is a fundraising family event to support the Jimmy Fund and Children’s Cancer Hope Fund at Baystate Medical Center’s Sadowsky Center.

Are you UP for K-RIDE?

Fit to Ride — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:19:06 +0000

Are you UP for K-RIDE? We are! Stay tuned for an exciting announcement this week about our first-ever K-RIDE kickoff on May 11th.

Katelynn’s Ride 2013 will be on June 2nd (rain or shine) at Hampshire College (893 West Street, Amherst MA)

Watch the Seminar: Goal Setting for Cyclists and Triathletes

Fit to Ride — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 19:19:39 +0000

In January, Steve Weller of Bell Lap Coaching presented the seminar Goal Setting for Cyclists and Triathletes at our studio. The session focused on benefits of a goal-oriented training plan and how to make the most of your training with a goals-based approach. Now you can watch or re-visit the seminar here to learn about setting and evaluating goals and how to avoid common goal-setting mistakes. Enjoy and be sure to contact Steve if you’re interested in his approach.

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Coaching & Training Seminars

Fit to Ride — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 03:04:27 +0000

Are you interested in taking your training to the next level? We are hosting a series of informative seminars this spring that will cover the fundamentals of making real improvement. All the seminars will be free. Join us for one or all of the upcoming sessions:

Goal Setting for Cyclists and Triathletes Seminar

What: Bell Lap Coaching’s Steve Weller will discuss the benefits of outlining a goal-oriented training plan, and how you can make the most out of your training through setting and working towards specific goals. During the seminar, athletes will learn how to set and evaluate different types of goals and how to avoid common goal-setting mistakes, followed by a Q&A session.

Who: Cyclist and triathletes of all levels interested in planning there upcoming season’s goal (maybe it’s completing your first century, or breaking a PR) and training plan so they can put together their best ever season.

When: Thursday, January 17th, 6 PM

Where: Fit To Ride, 80 Denslow Road, East Longmeadow, MA

Power Based Training Seminar

What: Learn the basics of training with power, and how a power meter can help you work towards your cycling goals. Bell Lap Coaching’s Steve Weller will cover a variety of topics, from types of power meters available to basic power file analysis. Whether you’re considering adding power to your training, or have been using a power meter for years, come and learn the ins and outs of one of cycling’s greatest tools.

Who: Cyclist and triathletes of all levels interested in learning the basics of training with power, and how a power meter can help you work towards your cycling goals.

When: Wednesday, February 13, 6 PM

Where: Fit To Ride, 80 Denslow Road, East Longmeadow, MA

We also have plans for a Nutrition for Endurance Athletes Seminar in March, stay tuned for more news or subscribe to our calendar for updates.

Multi-Sport Conditioning Camps

Fit to Ride — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 00:50:50 +0000

Fit To Ride and Continuum Performance Center have teamed up to create a first-of-its-kind conditioning camp for multi-sport athletes. Our camp is open to any multi-sport athlete (triathlete or duathlete) from athletes looking to finish their first sprint triathlon to accomplished Ironman finishers and everyone in between.

Athletes will begin each session at Fit To Ride’s Indoor Cycling Center and complete a 40 – 45 min ride, on their own bike, utilizing Fit To Ride’s CompuTrainers. We will train in Coaching mode to allow athletes to complete a very specific interval session each week.

Continuum Camps (courtesy of CPC)

The cycling portion of the camps will involve a series of progressive workouts focusing on improving aerobic efficiency, building muscular endurance, and increasing threshold power in the aero riding position. Riders will train at their own pace based upon individual ability.

After completing the cycling session, athletes will change into their running attire and run approximately 1.6 miles to Continuum Performance Center’s facility. Fit To Ride staff will have each athlete’s bike ready for pickup at the completion of the session.

Continuum Camps (courtesy of CPC)

Conditioning at CPC will focus on the strength and power development that most endurance athletes skip. The group environment is intended to develop single leg strength, increase stride length, increase core stability in the aero position, maximize hamstring and glute recruitment. Building ideal power output and increasing shoulder ROM and strength for swim stroke. Athletes will use TRX suspension Training, TRX RIP Training, Slosh Pipes and super bands – the perfect assembly of tools to develop your pre-season strength.

We are offering a complimentary session on the morning on Saturday, January 12.

Camp Schedules

Sessions will be Saturday mornings.

The ride at Fit To Ride will start at 8:00 AM (athletes should be ready and on their bikes by 7:45 AM)
Training at CPC will begin at approximately 9:05 AM

We will have two 6-week training blocks that will build upon each other.

Block 1: January 19 thru February 23
Block 2: March 2 thru April 6

Get Registered

Cost for the 6 week training block is $180.

Enrollment is limited to 8 athletes. A minimum of 5 athletes is required to run the camp.

Contact Jamie at jamie@fittoride.com if you are interested in joining our complimentary session or to register for a camp.

Each athlete’s bike should be equipped with a rear trainer tire and trainer compatible skewer.

Cervelo: 4 1/2 Rules for Road Saddles

Fit to Ride — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 14:22:21 +0000

Cervelo has invested significant time and research to break down the endless advice you’ve heard about saddle fit and comfort into a simple list of 4 1/2 “rules” – their advice is spot on.

Recording pressure on the saddle surface (Cervelo.com)

Saddle comfort is one of the few core elements, maybe #1, for a proper bike fit. Here are Cervelo’s rules (or guiding concepts) in a nutshell:

1. Wide enough
2. Flat enough
3. Firm enough
4. Maybe a cutout
4.5 T or pear shaped

Take time to read the full article at Cervelo.com. If you have any questions about whether your current saddle is right for you or think you should begin looking for a new one, come by and see us. We have many test saddles and can help you find the right one. Winter is a great time of year to ease into fit adjustments.

Training Center Opening

Fit to Ride — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 03:23:28 +0000

Don’t let winter slow you down!

We’re putting the finishing touches on our new indoor cycling center and will open for sessions on Monday, December 3.

The center features space for eight cyclists to complete fun, efficient and personalized workouts. The regular training schedule will include sessions at 6 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and at 9 a.m. on Saturdays.

Open House from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday November 28

We welcome you to join us for the unveiling of the new indoor cycling center – and prize raffle – during our open house from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 28.

Items in the raffle include:

A free 10-pack of indoor training sessions
One free month of storage and valet
One free hour of consulting, courtesy of Bell Lap Coaching
Two free boot camp sessions, courtesy of Continuum Performance Center

You’ll also get to ask questions about the indoor cycling schedule, training program and more. Steve Weller from Bell Lap Coaching, who designed our training program, will be on hand. We hope to see you next Wednesday!

Indoor Cycling Training Center Coming Soon

Fit to Ride — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:50:20 +0000

Have you ever longed for a group bike ride or spin class alternative during the soggy, snowy New England winter? We have too.

We are in the process of adding a state of the art indoor cycling training center adjacent to our fit studio in East Longmeadow. Riders will use their own bike during training classes which will focus on fun, high-quality and structured training. Eight spots will be available for each training session where riders can participate in races against each other or follow workouts tailored to their individual fitness level.

The training center will have 8 lab-quality Computrainers which allow individuals to train to their own limits while riding together with the group. We are working with Steven Weller, local racer and owner of Bell Lap Coaching, to develop an all-around training program for winter conditioning. We will use a mix of training software for RacerMate’s Multi-Rider application and ErgVideo virtual rides.

Training sessions will be scheduled in the morning, evening and on weekends. Our general schedule of classes will be structured to meet the training goals of road racers, triathletes, and fitness riders. Groups interested booking private training can contact us about scheduling. The plan is to have the center fully operational by mid-November. Full details of the training schedules, rates, and how to participate will be available very shortly – join our mailing list to stay informed.