April showers, May flowers and a chock full of races on the calendar! What better way to spend your spring weekends is there? April and May Races you Can’t Miss Right now, we are well into the racing season. We can’t-miss races such as Sea Otter and the Santa Cruz Read more…
As a coach, I dread hearing, “I didn’t want to bother you earlier, but…” or “I didn’t think it was important to tell you, but…” from my athletes. Unfortunately, if I had known about whatever incident the athlete neglected to tell me earlier, I probably would have changed the athlete’s Read more…
Road racing is here! March is packed with road racing classics such as, the Merco Credit Union Crit and RR, the Pinole TTT and the Ronde Van Brisbeen. Meanwhile, triathlets can test their skills at the Little Treeathlon at Stanford and Ralph’s ½ Ironman in SoCal. Daylight Savings Starts Early! Read more…
Need to work on your time-trialing skills? Want to know the secrets to going really fast in a gnarly head wind? Contra la Montra will get you there, fast! Time Trialing for Bike Racers and Triathletes Whether your goal is the District TT or you’re training for triathlon Nationals, you Read more…
Winter grime building up on your bike? Learn how to give your bike the bath it needs! We recommend Park tools to get in even the smallest places. Equipment required: 2 plastic buckets Dawn dishsoap (great grease cutter) 3 long-handled brushes with soft teeth that won’t scratch frame, marked frame Read more…
I get lots of questions about what to do when you’re sick. Everyone gets sick, so here are a few guidelines to help you decide whether or not to train while you are sick. First of all, take care of yourself. Get plenty of sleep (8+ hrs per night plus Read more…
February is a busy month, but the biggest news this month is the SportVelo training camp, which is more popular than ever! We limit the number of riders to keep the rides safe, but, of course, coached SportVelo athletes always have first priority. Road Racing Has Begun! The road racing Read more…
The 5th Annual SportVelo Training Camp is Friday, February 9- Monday, February 12. The camp focuses on endurance and tempo riding, with long rides followed by massages, good food, and good company. Please RSVP by Tuesday January 31. General Info and Ride Protocol There will be a sag vehicle Read more…
Here in Northern California we just experienced a cold snap, which reminds us that we actually do have seasons here. Of course, we don’t have four seasons, but we do have two: dry and wet. Learn how to train in one or both! Here in Northern California we just experienced Read more…
Training Camp is just around the corner! Make sure you check out the info below on it and email us with any questions! MaryAnn A couple days before Christmas, MaryAnn Levenson, a SportVelo coached athlete, was run over by a drunk driver in Menlo Park. We’re happy that she is Read more…