Category Archives: training

How to Be Faster on the Bike

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Matt Gholson
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Finding Some Form

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Matt Gholson

Yesterday I had the pleasure of riding 47 hilly miles with my pal Ryan.  This is awesome because here in the Heartland we’ve been dealing with rain almost every day.  This weekend is sunny and warm.  Well kind of warm. … Continue reading →

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Matt’s Jogging Log

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Matt Gholson

After a dismal showing at the first time trial of the year I decided to mix things up a bit and start jogging again.  Haven’t jogged in a couple years.  Here’s my log so far. Friday 4/21 1.2 miles 19 … Continue reading →

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New Bike Day

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Matt Gholson

Yeah, I should say, New to Me Bike Day, see awhile back Luke gave me his Scott Scale frame because he didn’t have room for it and last time he tried to sell one of his bikes the prospective buyer … Continue reading →

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My Form is -56

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Matt Gholson

Things worked out this weekend for me to do a few decent road bike rides and I was very interested in the data gathered from these rides.  I was interested in the hard data for Strava because I recently signed … Continue reading →

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Mississippi Valley Bike Expo and Gravel Ride

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Matt Gholson

Last year the Midwest Bike Expo was cancelled, it returned this year sort of, the name changed to Mississippi Valley Bike and Outdoor Expo, and the date moved up, but it’s essentially the same.  In years past this was a … Continue reading →

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The Hub, More Touring Training, Gravel Grinding

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Matt Gholson

Friday I went with my wife to The Hub in Marion, a fitness recreation center.  It was really quite amazing.  We went in the morning and had the pool area nearly to ourselves.  Shauna is really getting her fitness on … Continue reading →

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Touring Training

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Matt Gholson

Been a good last few days for miles.  I rode 71 miles Sunday alone on a hilly and windy course.  Longest ride of the year so far for me and I could really feel my deficits at the end. Those … Continue reading →

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TT.2 Crab Orchard

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Matt Gholson

Little Egypt Time Trial Series second race was scheduled to be at DeSoto on some State owned land with old mine roads.  The 8 mile loop is like a mini gravel grinder adventure ride; mostly gravel roads with some dirt … Continue reading →

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So Long Zwift

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Matt Gholson

I took what I believe will be my last Zwift ride of the season today.  I remembered this morning that my Zwift account would automatically renew near the beginning of April and I decided that ten dollars would best spent … Continue reading →

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