2020 couldn’t end soon enough. We’re still under COVID lockdown but with the new year comes new opportunities to find creative ways to get out on the bike and enjoy being a Guru. Ride and event planning is underway for … Continued
It’s been more than 20 weeks since cycling’s World Tour was halted due to COVID-19. The UCI and race organizers have since created a revised calendar that crams seven months of racing into three, and comes with a 15-page UCI … Continued
Swami’s main sponsor Allen Sports recently produced a promotional video to introduce its newest bike rack for road cyclists. You can watch it here… A big shoutout to Gurus Toni Matz-Daugherty, Susan Anthony, Steve Ummel and Ryan Meskimen who donated … Continued
In early July we said goodbye to Matt Forsyth, a longtime member of our board of directors. Matt served our club for a total of 6 years, first in an advisory capacity and then as an active board member. Matt … Continued
There’s probably an epic ride just around the corner. That’s why our sponsor Hyland’s is introducing two new video series. Great Rides powered by Hyland’s Great Rides powered by Hyland’s is a monthly video series celebrating iconic bike routes around … Continued
As most of you know, I’m a senior leader in a military healthcare organization responsible for more than 80,000 people. Like Swami’s, most of my people are younger and fitter than the general population. And, like you, for the past … Continued
For a limited time, club members are invited to shop at the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store. This sale runs from July 3rd – July 26th. Here are the details: What to expect at Columbia’s Employee Store Shop new arrivals from 4 … Continued
Riding gravel is a blast, but it requires a whole new strategy for what to carry in your saddle bag. We recently connected with two local experts who helped get us on the right track for our next trail ride. … Continued
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Zone 2 workouts may be the missing link in helping you reach your true performance potential. Appropriately incorporating this level of zone training can make a profound difference for most cyclists. To understand the Zone 2 Workout, you need to … Continued
With no events to train for, it can be hard to find the motivation to do structured training. But just one HIIT session per week can keep you sharp and serve as a great complement to your endurance riding! Here’s … Continued