Monthly Archives: December 2019

Group Ride with Rudi M: 34 miles

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Jeff Lippincott

Group Ride with Rudi M: 34 miles Rudi M emailed me yesterday afternoon to see if I’d join him on a 200k bike ride today. I eventually checked the weather forecast for today and determined it would be a pretty … Continue reading →

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How to Train in the Off Season

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Jeff Lippincott

How to Train in the Off Season

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An Off Season Training Routine

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Jeff Lippincott

An Off Season Training Routine Focus on flexibility, mobility, balance, and strength. It’s tough to be in race shape year-round. In fact, it’s not healthy to always be in tip-top shape.

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RUSA 200k Calendar Ride

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Jeff Lippincott

RUSA 200K Calendar Ride Today’s NJ Rando ride started at 7:30AM when it was about 20 degrees outside. There seemed to be 8 or 9 riders present. I only knew three of them: Chris S, Gil L, and Vadim G. … Continue reading →

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Fat Adaptation for Endurance Activities

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Jeff Lippincott

Fat Adaptation for Endurance Activities Use a modified fat adaptation strategy during your hardcore training periods. And go all-the-way to fat adaptation when you approach your main events. This is the way to go because it’s hard to “build” while … Continue reading →

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Sunday Solo Ride: 54 miles

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Jeff Lippincott

Sunday Solo Ride: 54 miles NJ Rando is offering two calendar rides next weekend. I’d kind of like to ride them. One is 125 miles, and the other is 75 miles. Since I haven’t been on the bike since Oct … Continue reading →

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Hilly Carlisle 356.5

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Jeff Lippincott

Hilly Carlisle 356.5 I dreamed up this cycling route yesterday. Finished it to its current version this morning. It starts and ends in Carlisle, PA. Looks like it has possibility to become an ACP SR600.

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The Death of the Bike Route Cue Sheet

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Jeff Lippincott

The Death of the Bike Route Cue Sheet Last night I received an email from Randonneurs USA (rusa.org) informing me that its Permanents Program was being discontinued indefinitely. The reason cited was insurance companies would not insure solo rides ridden … Continue reading →

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Thule Pack ‘n Pedal Bike Rack

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Jeff Lippincott

Thule Pack ‘n Pedal Bike Rack I think you can get this rack at either Backcountry or Dick’s Sporting Goods? Costs something like $115 at these stores at this time. I’m thinking of putting this on the back of my … Continue reading →

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