Team Revolution Blog + Events

We’re on the cusp of racing season so I’m going to do a bit of navel-gazing about why I race bicycles.

1. I primarily race because it gives me an excuse to train, which I love to do. Training, in turn, allows me to not feel so bad about the entire bag of pork rinds I ate today.
2. Racing allows me to take unpaid vacation days to travel to exciting destinations such as Springfield, MO, Fayetteville, AL, and Burlington, IA.
3. Because I race I have a … Continue Reading

I’m back at work today and for our Monday morning meeting I gave my what will become weekly Team Revolution Race Team announcement. Scott, manager of the office here in STL, casually asked: “Didn’t you guys have a race or something this weekend?”

“Training. 175 miles. Up and down 3 mountains. 100 miles on Saturday. Up and down, from both sides; one mountain on Sunday to make 75 miles.”

A few raised eyebrows, but I didn’t dwell too much on it. It was really cool. More than that. But too much to me, personally, to try … Continue Reading

Winter Indoor Trainer Based Spin Series: We start rolling at 6:30pm 7pm every Wednesday night January 7 - March 4

Location: Concorida Seminary Field House (#28 on this map http://www.csl.edu/Img/about%20csl/campusmapSept2008.pdf )
Description: Maintain the base you worked so hard to build in 2008 or get a jump start on your fitness in 2009 with this indoor trainer spin class unlike any spin class a gym can offer. Get a fabulous workout while you learn techniques to increase your strength and confidence when you ride outdoors. Be prepared to work up a sweat! All participants should bring their trainer, bike, … Continue Reading

This past winter we had multiple indoor sessions with the club. Now that winter’s over we’re under the assumption you can ride outside all the time. We know we’re not that lucky. Here’s a review for a great indoor alternative:

One Sunday afternoon I finally ripped through the shrinkwrap on this training DVD with measurable skepticism. Race Day. Right. I have spun many times (at the Alpine Shop) to Troy Jacobson and the Spinerval riders. While the workouts are challenging; the music is less than appealing. Coach … Continue Reading

+ Thursdays Indoor Training:

Meets at 7pm in the Concordia Seminary Gym. Free/donations welcome. We work on methods, techniques, and workouts to keep you on your bike and ready for spring time.