Aussie Women Get Headline Exposure on cyclingtipsblog.com
Thanks to Wade Wallace I was given the opportunity to write a blog regarding the Women’s Giro Donne that starts today. I was delighted to wake up this morning to find already 20, 000 reads!
After a successful 2 week rehab period following the crash in Spain, I made the decision not to start the Giro today. It was a difficult decision made (with advice from my coaches, physio, doc & physiologist) but one I feel will benefit later season performances. I am now back on a full training program, happy, well, feeling great.
Good luck to my Aussie team mates and all Aussie pro women commencing the Giro today!
Enjoy the read; http://www.cyclingtipsblog.com/
“For a long time now I’ve felt like I’ve neglected to give women’s cycling much attention. However, I can’t really say that I know a great deal about women’s cycling so I was delighted when Rachel Neylan contacted me about writing a guest post. Rachel is a member of Australia’s AIS women’s squad, the current holder of the Amy Gillett Foundation Scholarship and also a Sports Physiotherapist. I think you’ll find that all of these women are extremely talented and driven individuals who are more passionate about their cycling than almost anyone I know.
As strong as the Aussie pro men are in cycling at the moment, the women are definitely showing strength in their own right. I’d like to thank Rachel for bringing it to our attention and giving us a brief insight to their world.”
Working to race.. not racing to work
“It never gets easier, you just go faster.” Greg LeMond
I think this quote is brilliant.. it epitomizes a champion training attitude and embodies the essential characteristics of power training.
I had the pleasure of meeting owner Ulrich Schoberer while training in Lucca during May.. after a few discussions and interpreting my situation I was soon invited to live and work at the SRM Italy headquarters here in Lucca when not away racing.
SRM is the result of an engineering brain, cycling passion and a quest for optimal cycling performance. Not only is SRM a pioneering system but it pioneered the concept of ‘training with power’ in the cycling world – which turned out to be revolutionary.
I am thrilled to be involved with such a well respected and renowned brand in sports science and cycling. My projects involve a little PR and media, athlete liason, and Australian cycling networks.
The SRM Training System was the first power meter for road cyclists on the market. Born and bred in Germany by passionate cyclist and engineer Ulrich Scoberer, SRM uses a special crank system which measures the workload you apply. Thus, it is a direct measurement of the workload. For those of you not familiar with the system, SRM allows me to quantify each ride with ability to download power, HR, speed, distance, time, cadence, altitude and temperature.
“ People have been competing against each other on bicycles since at least 1868, when the Englishman James Moore won a 1.2 km event held in Parc de Saint-Cloud, Paris. The cycle ergometer has been around nearly as long, i.e., ever since 1896, when Elisée Bouny attached a mechanical brake to the rear wheel of an ordinary bicycle that was elevated off the ground to quantify the power output of racing cyclists. It wasn’t until the development of the SRM in the mid- to late-1980s, however, that it became possible to routinely measure a cyclist’s power when riding outdoors.” A brief history of training and racing with a power meter by Andrew R. Coggan, Ph.D
Monitoring the SRM data allows positive reinforcement when the numbers are compared against previous data. It is also a great tool for monitoring fatigue and implementing recovery sessions. Power training is and will continue to be integral to my progression as a cyclist.
My new SRM mounted on my Bianchi road bike – a detailed look at the smaller smarter PC7
For any SRM related information contact me rach@srm.de or go to www.srm.de
Loving the Lucca Locals
Day Seven today of rehab and 14 days post crash I am progressing very well!
I have had a 2 x daily program of walking hills, gym, stair climber, and plenty of out of seat ergo.. my Ipod has been my best friend!
The rehab over the past few days has required the use of a gym for alternative training methods while I am getting back on the road…
The local gym here in Lucca ‘ Ego Wellness Resort’ have been amazingly helpful in allowing me to use the facility free of charge for two weeks. I am extremely grateful for the generous gesture of support and the friendly service from all the staff there.
Grazie molto per il generoso aiuto!!
“Life is like riding a bicycle – in order to keep your balance, you must keep moving.” Albert Einstein
Today I got back on my bike.. feels great to move again after a long and frustrating yet very essential period of healing and rest!
It was a very modified short stint of training however turning the pedals felt great – I consulted two specialists today and am now to start the rehabilitation program back into full training over the course of the next two weeks.
Excited and ready to smart and sensibly ramp things up now..
I want to personally thank the AIS and Cycling Australia staff here at the AIS base in Castronno, Italy for their care, support and expert management.
I also would like to acknowledge the Mapei sports centre, close by here whom cycling Aus has a great relationship with. They went well and truly beyond their call of duty to accommodate my management today. Thank you Mapei!
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I have always struggled to achieve excellence. One thing that cycling has taught me is that if you can achieve something without a struggle it’s not going to be satisfying.
Greg LeMond
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