Training Talk Series - Victory Velo (Auburn, CA.) - September 24th, 6:30 PM

AthletiCamps will be giving a training talk series at Victory Velo, one of Auburn’s most popular bike shops. The focus of the first talk will be “Performance Testing and Training.” The focus will be on what athletes can do to prepare for the 2009 season during the winter months. Contact Victory Velo (1-530-885-3986) or AthletiCamps for more information.

Performance Testing in Multiple Locations

Athletes can now get performance tested by AthletiCamps in multiple locations around the country. Our services are available in Rocklin, CA, Orinda, CA and Teaneck, NJ, just outside New York City at the Third Nature bike shop. Please contact us to set up an appointment or for a free consultation as to how performance testing can help you become a better cyclist

Another Good Weekend for AthletiCamps!

This weekend at the University Road Race in Santa Cruz, Susan Lannoo (AthletiCamps) won the Women's Elite 4 race. Congratulations to Susan on an impressive effort. Ron Fritzke (Synergy-Taleo) finished 2nd in his race (Masters 35+ 4/5), which gives him the points needed to upgrade to Elite 3's. This is Ron's first year bike racing and his improvement has been nothing short of spectacular. Congratulations to all our athletes, as their hard work and dedication show every week!

Roemer Owns the Pursuit and Esparto

A big congratulations to Craig Roemer (Team Specialized Racing) for his success this past weekend. Craig won the Northern Cal Master 40-44 district pursuit, while also qualifying for Elite National Track Championships.

He then followed that up the next day with a win at the Esparto ITT, the second event in the California Cup year-end series.

Continued success the rest of the season!

Pre-race Homework

Races are won on many different levels. It’s not just the winning move or the perfect team tactics on the last lap that contribute to a win. It’s the preparation at all levels, ranging from proper nutrition to an effective training plan, that win races. In this article we will specifically address pre-race tactical preparation. We ask our contributing top Masters racers, Dan Martin (VOS Racing) and Kevin Metcalfe (Team Specialized Racing) how they prepare and execute prior to a race to give them the best opportunity for a successful result.

Read the article here....

When You're Hot, You're Hot!

Congratulations to Sarah Bamberger (Cheerwine) on her win at the NorCal District Crit Championships this past Sunday in Vacaville. Sarah has been on quite a streak lately, winning the Pescadaro RR, Nevada City Classic, Tour de Nez, and now the District Crit Championships! Sarah proves that winning can actually become a habit! Congrats to her and continued success this season.

Nevada City - 2 Wins for AthletiCamps!

The Nevada City Classic is one of the most difficult races in the US. This year's 48th edition of the race saw two of our athletes win their categories. Congratulations to Dan Martin (VOS Racing - Masters 35+) and Sarah Bamberger (Cheerwine -Woman's Pro, 1,2). They both won in style, soloing to the victory and coming down Broad street alone and enjoying the moment.

Upgrade News - Congratulations to Reed Maxwell

AthletiCamps would like to congratulate Reed Maxwell (Wells Fargo Racing Team) for his upgrade to Cat 2's. Reed did it in style by winning the Livermore Criterium this past Saturday. Alot of hard work and dedication went into this win which gave Reed the point total he needed to make the leap in category. Continued success to Reed the rest of the year!

Upgrade News - Congratulations to Ken Todd

AthletiCamps would like to congratulate Ken Todd (Specialized-Sierra Nevada) for his upgrade to Cat 3's. This has been a primary goal for Ken this season and we are proud of all his hard work and dedication. Continued success Ken, as you climb the ranks!

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.

Read the rest of the article here...