Archive for June 2018
Rider Highlight: Whitney Allison finishes 7th at US Pro Nationals Time Trial
Whitney Allison of Hagens Berman Supermint Women’s Professional Team recently competed at the US Pro Nationals Time Trial in Knoxville, TN, where she sat in the hot seat all day, ultimately finishing 7th. Photos courtesy of SnowyMountain Photography. How’d the race go down for you? The course was new this year- I had a good idea…
Read MoreNeil Shirley's Final Thoughts on Unbound Gravel
As we’re all slowly crawling out of our post- Unbound Gravel hangover, I wanted to do one last blog post with some final thoughts about the work that Neil and I did together. From the feedback Neil gave me during our debrief, here’s a quick summary of my notes: Neil didn’t think that he needed…
Read MoreRider Highlight: Whitney Allison takes the Most Courageous Rider Jersey at AMGEN Tour of California Stage 1
Whitney Allison of Hagens Berman Supermint Women’s Professional Team recently competed at the AMGEN Tour of California Women’s Race. The three day Women’s World Tour stage race kicked off with a 77-mile pancake-flat loop around Elk Grove, California, where she took the Most Courageous Jersey. How’d the race go down for you? The AMGEN Tour…
Read MoreRider Highlight: Casey Cohenmeyer tackles the Italian Sausage Ride
SE Athlete Casey Cohenmeyer recently tackled the Italian Sausage Ride. While not an official event or race it is a gathering of riders possessing questionable judgement: 127 miles, 12k feet, 62 miles off road. Here’s Casey’s Recap of the epic self-supported day: So what are you doing this weekend? ISR…. it’s kinda like Belgian…
Read MoreCory Williams- 2018 Air Force Classic Sprint Analysis
There is zero chance or randomness in a field sprint. In fact, the term “field sprint” is misleading. What we witness isn’t a field sprint but more like a handful sprinters having at it with the remaining riders following and incorrectly believing that they have a chance. It is no coincidence that we would…
Read MoreRider Highlight: Meet Robert Ellis Gravel Guru and Enthusiast
SE: Want I to talk to you about gravel cycling in the Midwest, and about the Trans Iowa. RE: Cool. SE: Tell me about your cycling routine and your training during the year. RE: I do base miles in the winter on gravel and on the road. And I try to work on some endurance…
Read MoreAthlete Highlight: Preston Glace on winning TTT Team at Texas State Championships
Preston Glace was on the winning team time trial team at Texas State Championships, a flat 40k race. They snagged the course record as well! Which coach do you work with and how did your training help you prepare for the event? Mitchell had me spend a lot of time on the TT bike doing…
Read MoreRider Highlight: Esther Thais takes 3rd at Oklahoma Pro Am Classic- Day 3
Esther Thais recently took 3rd at Oklahoma Pro Am Classic Day 3: Automobile Alley in the Cat 3/4/5 field. This technical, L-shaped course featured a little punchy climb before a fast sweeper into the final turn. She works with coach Adam Mills and is heading to Tulsa Tough this weekend! How’d the race go down…
Read MoreUnbound Gravel 2018 Recap with SE Coach Adam Mills
What an adventure! I went to Unbound Gravel to experience the event and to cheer on all my friends, as well as the many Source Endurance clients we had there. While I’m sure I didn’t see each one of them, I’m proud of them all. I entered the 100 mile event knowing that any substantial…
Read MoreRider Highlight: Maison Chen finishes 2nd in his age group at Quick n' Dirty MTB Race
Maison Chen recently finished second in his age group at the Quick n’ Dirty MTB Race, Sports category. This road-rider friendly course was low on the technical skill required and had big open sections where drafting was beneficial. How’d the race go down for you? This was the best Quick n’ Dirty result for me…
Read MoreRider Highlight: Chris Rea takes 4th at Dana Point Grand Prix in the Masters 35+ 1-3
Chris Rea recently finished 4th at Dana Point Grand Prix in the Masters 35+ 1-3, arguably the most scenic crit! Nice work, Chris. How’d the race go down for you? Rolling up to the start line I could see the race was absolutely stacked with Monster Media riders. I never got a final count but…
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