New Article Posted on Website - Working with Junior Athletes

For this edition of Pro Shop, we’re dedicating it to junior bike racers and their parents. We are very fortunate to talk with Dr. Aldo Sassi, director of the prestigious Mapei Training Center in Milan, who has worked with thousands of younger athletes through his career. Italians have a different approach to developing cyclists with a strong emphasis on working with younger riders. Dr. Sassi has been at the forefront of training these athletes since 1982. We also spoke with retired professional Roy Knickman, whose impressive resume includes multiple junior and senior national championships, a successful Domestic and European professional career, and a former US National Road Coach for both Juniors and Seniors.

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Congratulations to Steve Reid!

Congratulations goes out to one of our athlete's up north of the border  in Canada!  Steve captured a double in one weekend by first winning the 90K Bikes on Broadway road stage in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (welcome to Canada!)  This also allowed him to get his upgrade to Cat 3.  Yes, they do race bikes that far north and they are huge bike race fans.  We admire Steve's dedication and wish him continued success this season.

Three Steps to Better Cycling - June Workshop

AthletiCamps  will be leading a cycling workshop spread out over three dates that will teach athletes of ALL levels to train smarter.  Participants will learn their true lactate threshold, heart rate and power training zones and how to apply them to their riding during two on-bike instruction training sessions. 

Step 1 – Performance Test

Prior to the first training session date, sign-up for a private performance test with Bruce at a time that is convenient for you and your schedule.  This specific 30-minute test is one of the most powerful tools available to athletes today to help them focus and improve their cycling, leading to more enjoyment on the bike!  Your test will provide you with the information needed to ride smarter, including your true heart rate training zones.

Step 2 – Training Session #1 - Flat Terrain– 6:00 PM- Flower Farm (Loomis)

This two-hour on-the-bike training session will utilize specific data from your performance test to help you train more effectively on the flats.  Specific tips concerning intensity levels, cadences, and quantity of training will be discussed. 

Step 3 – Training Session #2- Hills – 6:00 PM – Flour Garden (Auburn)

This two-hour on-the-bike training session will also utilize specific data from your performance test to help you train more effectively in the hills.  Specific tips about climbing cadence and technique will be discussed that will allow you to leave this session with a clear understanding needed to become a better climber!

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New Article Posted on Website - The Health Benefits of Cycling

Most frequently, coaches write about training and racing on a bike with the goal of improving an athlete’s performance.  Improving performance on the bike is why we dedicate so much time and sacrifice so much of our busy lives.  Performance improvement is very important and requires an immense amount of time, patience, and effort to attain.  But is it the only reason we ride and train? 

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Madera Stage Race - Congratulations!

We want to extend our congratulations to both Sarah Bamberger (Cheerwine) and Jane Robertson (Metromint) on their fine performances this past weekend.  Sarah won the criterium and Jane took 3rd overall in this classic Northern California Stage Race. Continued success in 2008 to all our athletes!

Roemer Takes Santa Cruz!

Congratulations to Craig Roemer (Team Specialized Racing) for winning the Santa Cruz criterium this weekend. Craig has a knack for winning some of the big races here in NorCal. Alot of hard work,  smart racing and good team tactics contributed to his success. Good job Craig and continued success this year!

New Pro Shop Article Posted

One of the great things about being a bike racer is you can compete in a variety of race types at any given time of the season. At all levels, the race schedule is filled with one-day races, shorter and longer stage races and, if you are a professional, the ultimate in racing, three-week grand tours. How should you adjust your training to be best prepared for these different race styles? To help us tackle this question, we asked our old friends Dario Cioni (Silence-Lotto) and Aaron Olsen (Team Bissell) some specific questions about how they focus their training for different types of races. We also asked them how they track their fitness progress through the season and year-to-year.

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Workshops Added this Summer!

AthletiCamps has added a new service this summer, Three Step Cycling Workshops. Geared towards any level of rider, the only qualifications are owning a bike, a heart rate monitor, and a desire to improve. This unique service is offered over 3 different dates and utilizes performance testing as a key starting point with 2 follow-up on the bike cycling sessions. Sign up today!

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Copperopolis - The Harder the Race, the Better Our Results

Copperopolis is one of Northern California's most difficult races. And again, we at AthletiCamps wish to congratulate our athletes for their fine accomplishments this past weekend. Our athletes again proved that hard work, dedication and a belief in our program leads to results!

Jane Robertson defended her title and again won the Master 35+ women's event. Ron Fritzke took 3rd in his Master's event. Dave Levine captured 4th n the Cat 3's and Ken Todd took 7th in the Cat 4's.

AthletiCamps Scores Big at Bariani Road Race

We at AthletiCamps wish to congratulate our athletes on their outstanding performances at the Zamora Road Race on 3/17/08. In the Cat 3 race, 3 of the top 6 finishers were AthletiCamps-coached athletes. In the Masters 35+ 1,2,3 race, 2 of the top 5 finishers were AthletiCamps-coached athletes. We wish to acknowledge these outstanding results. We know how much hard work and
dedication went into your achievements. Good job!