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Want to increase your VO2 by 10+% legally?

May 31st, 2007 · No Comments

Stumpled upon this great article on Pezcyclingnews.com according to the study mentioned in this article experienced riders have shown increases of this magnitide by training with PowerCranks. Check out the article interesting stuff. Who needs EPO if you can improve like that legally…
Here is the most significant results of the three tests.
1. Pre PC test […]

Tags: Cycling

Wendy Simms in the New York Times

November 25th, 2006 · No Comments

The New York times has a good article on cyclocross. Check out the first photo it’s BC’s Wendy Simms. I watched her race in the BC Championships man does she rock.

Tags: Cycling · Cyclo-cross

Basso agrees to DNA testing

November 19th, 2006 · No Comments

Good post on Yahoo! sports. Bruyneel responds to the those questioning Team Discovery’s decision to sign Ivan Basso.
Bruyneel’s decision to sign the Tour of Italy champion caused a ripple this week in the world of cycling, which is fighting for its credibility after a season marred by doping suspicion.
The Belgian said Saturday he is more […]

Tags: Cycling · Doping · Ivan Basso

Floyd Landis hiring hackers?

November 14th, 2006 · No Comments

This is beyond suspicious… I just wish this story would go away.
Hackers stole data from computers at the French anti-doping lab where tests are being challenged by American cyclist Floyd Landis, police said Tuesday.
The Chatenay-Malabry laboratory, which is accredited by the International Olympic Committee and the World Anti-Doping Agency, analyzed the samples which indicated that […]

Tags: Cycling · Doping · Floyd Landis

New Lance Book

November 10th, 2006 · No Comments

Well this looks like another motivational book. It’s called “How Lance Does It”. Discusses Lances 4 success factors:
1. Clarity of Purpose 2. Congruent Lifestyle 3. Specialized Intelligence 4. Pure Confidence
Check the authors site for more details.

Tags: Cycling · General Interest · Lance Armstrong

DNA testing to catch dopers.

November 8th, 2006 · No Comments

There is a good post on Procycling.com about the UCI plans to introduce DNA testing.
The UCI’s plan to introduce DNA testing among ProTour teams has been met with a mixed response from the riders. Last week, the professional teams association (AIGCP) headed by Patrick Lefévère voted to go ahead with DNA testing to fight doping, […]

Tags: Cycling · Doping · The Science

Fixed gearing makes you smooth and strong

November 3rd, 2006 · No Comments

Another cool article on Pez about the benefits of riding fixed gear. I am hitting the Velodrome on Saturday so I guess I will be able to test this theory out.
…With a fixed gear, you consistently pedal for the entire ride with NO freewheeling. One major benefit is muscle endurance. I have never seen […]

Tags: Cycling