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Archive for the Racing Articles Category

The Art of The Perfect Pre-Race Warm-Up

By Coach Levi on July 20, 2018   /   Mountain Bike Racing, Racing Articles, Road Bike Racing   /   Leave a comment
Tags: bike racing, warm up

So much attention is paid to proper training strategies and racing tactics, while pre-race warm ups are often taken for granted. It’s like good nutrition – it might not be the #1 factor in your race performance, but it sure helps! Warm ups are confusing though. You

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5 Tips For Riding a Mountain Bike In a Road Race

By Coach Levi on July 5, 2018   /   Mountain Bike Racing, Racing Articles   /   3 Comments
Tags: bike racing, mountain bike

A lot of small, local road races include a mountain bike category. This is nice because a lot of recreational riders do not own road bikes, but still want to be able to compete in their hometown race. Here are tips to make the most of your slower bike…

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Ask Levi: How Do I Know I Am Ready for a 100 Mile MTB Race?

By Coach Levi on May 8, 2013   /   Racing Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: endurance, mental toughness

Today’s question is about knowing when you’re ready to enter a huge race such as the Leadville 100, a 100-mile mountain bike race in Colorado that took pros Lance Armstrong and Levi Leipheimer over 6 hours to finish… When Will I Feel Confident That I Can Finish?

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Are You Ready To Race?

By Coach Levi on June 26, 2012   /   Racing Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: bike race, bike racing

So, how do you know when you’re ready to line up for your first ever road bike race? There are two ways to look at it. The short answer is, just do it. The best way to get better at racing is to race more, so the

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Book Review: Racing Tactics for Cyclists by Thomas Prehn

By Coach Levi on August 24, 2011   /   Product Reviews, Racing Articles, Road Bike Racing   /   Leave a comment
Tags: racing tactics

When it comes to road racing, being in great shape is only half the battle. You need to be able to race hard and race smart if you want to win. Read Racing Tactics for Cyclists by Thomas Prehn and it might help…

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Ask Levi: When To Come Out of The Saddle During a Time Trial?

By Coach Levi on August 15, 2011   /   Racing Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: time trial

Today’s question is about when to come out of the saddle during a Time Trial (TT,) specifically at the finish line…

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Ask Levi: How Does a New Rider Take On a Seven Day Tour?

By Coach Levi on July 27, 2011   /   Racing Articles   /   2 Comments
Tags: stage race

Today’s question is about a new rider taking on some challenging bike tours this summer…

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Ask Levi: Disadvantage From Restricted Gears?

By Coach Levi on July 13, 2011   /   Racing Articles   /   Leave a comment

Today’s question is about the disadvantage you have using restricted gears in junior age group racing…

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How To Stick Your Race Number To Your Jersey

By Coach Levi on June 1, 2011   /   Racing Articles   /   9 Comments
Tags: race number

Sick of using safety pins to attach your race number to your jersey? Then consider these tape and adhesive alternatives…

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Ask Levi: Am I Too Old To Start Bike Racing?

By Coach Levi on March 7, 2011   /   Racing Articles   /   5 Comments
Tags: age

Today’s question is about being too old to even bother getting started bike racing…

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Make Your Own Aero Disc Wheel for Under $100

By Coach Levi on February 7, 2011   /   Racing Articles   /   2 Comments
Tags: aerodynamic, time trial

How often do you race a time trial? Do you have an aero rear wheel? If not, check out how to get disc wheel benefits for under $100…

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Ironman World Champion Chris McCormack on Keeping Focused During a Triathlon

By Coach Levi on October 16, 2010   /   Racing Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: mental toughness

The following is a short video featuring Chris McCormack, an Ironman World Champion. It’s about keeping focused during a race that might last eight hours or more…

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How to Win a Huffy Toss

By Coach Levi on June 17, 2010   /   Mountain Bike Racing, Mountain Biking Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: huffy toss

If you’ve ever been to some sort of mountain bike festival, you have probably witnessed the Huffy Toss. For the uninitiated, the Huffy Toss is an event where cyclists see who can toss an old Huffy the furthest. Here is how to win…

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How to Pin Your Number Down For a Bike Race

By Coach Levi on April 12, 2010   /   Racing Articles, Road Bike Racing   /   Leave a comment
Tags: bike race, number plate

While your training plan and racing tactics are extremely important, you can’t forget the little things that can make or break a race. One of those little details is pinning your number on properly. Here is how to pin it down properly…

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How to Wear a Number During a 5k

By Coach Levi on March 30, 2010   /   Racing Articles, Running Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: 5k, race, run

When you’re running a 5k, whether for the first or hundredth time, you don’t want to screw up any of the little details that are easy to forget due to pre-race jitters. One of those important details is your number plate!

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