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Weekend Reading: USAPCC, Time-Crunched Cyclist 2nd Ed., and a September training tip

I had so much fun during the USA Pro Cycling Challenge Race Experience that I’m still smiling nearly a week after it ended in Denver. What an amazing race! What an incredible experience to ride every stage, get cheered on … Continue reading

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Team Trainright Blog: USA Pro Cycling Challenge Thoughts from Bill Plock

So many of my worlds came together today and made it one I will never forget.I saw lots of friends, made others and watched the best riders in the world climb "my hill"–Lookout Mountain. I've struggled to understand what made … Continue reading

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Photo Gallery: USA Pro Cycling Challenge Prologue in Colorado Springs

It takes something special to shut down the Carmichael Training Systems office in Colorado Springs. We don't close the office for blizzards, bitter cold weather, monsoon rains, floods, locusts… but we do close it down when there's a big bike … Continue reading

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Understanding the Challenges of High-Altitude Racing at the Leadville 100 and USA Pro Cycling Challenge

By Chris Carmichael It’s good to be back at a relatively “moderate” elevation of 6,000 feet above sea level after spending the weekend in the even-thinner air up at 10,200-12,600 feet in and around Leadville, Colorado. I was in Leadville … Continue reading

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