POSTPONED To Sunday, April  2

Ready to start some serious hill climbing training?  This ride has rolling hills and one steep climb to practise your seated climbing skills.  Try to shift progressively up (NOT DOWN) when climbing some of the minor bumps at 50-60 cadence on the roads to improve your torque!

Average speed: 14-16 mphs on flat.  Road bikes only.

Snack break: Dunkin Donut at 15.5 mile, Landauer Cafe 32 mile

Where we will meet: In front of Pick-A-Bagel, Asphalt Green Battery Park City Campus, 102 North End Ave, New York, NY 10282  to use the PATH TRAIN at 9am

Ride Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17335254

Ride Stats: 47 miles/+2,300 elevation gain

Technical Training Skills:

Hill Climbing

The rides will have a fair amount of elevation gain. Take all hills at your own space but pay attention to technique. It is not just about getting to the top, but in learning how to improve your skills at reading a hill, or improving your technique at conquering the hills.  

Here is a helpful article on what to focus on: http://www.bicycling.com/training/climbing/biggest-mistake-youre-making-climbs?cid=OB-_-BI-_-ABP

Heavy Traffic

The rides will be lead through heavy traffic roads.  We will cycle along major state roads, usually with broad shoulders, however it should be expected for some shoulders to become more narrow as the road dictates.  Single file for safety is required.