Attention all you warm weather people. You know who you are - those who get to train year round in 45°F+ weather, those who think it's cold when they have to where long pants on a bike ride, those who own an indoor trainer for those rainy days! You are in big trouble! The North has a secret weapon - SNOW!! (That would be the white fluffy stuff you see emulated in the snow globes around Christimas time each year.)
Think about it - Lance trains in the blistering cold on the Alps in February. It's the white fluffy stuff that turns an athlete into a tough-as-nails competitor. If you've ever ridden a bike through below-freezing temps, sleet and/or snow, you'll know what I mean.
...and in addition, you get the added cardio & resistance benefits of shoveling!!
So, to all those in warm places - you've been warned! Get thee to the cold or risk losing to someone who did! :)
*The above is my insane rantings after finally thawing out from a ride through the snow-filled streets of Michigan last night. Just let me know if you can feel my pain!
Think about it - Lance trains in the blistering cold on the Alps in February. It's the white fluffy stuff that turns an athlete into a tough-as-nails competitor. If you've ever ridden a bike through below-freezing temps, sleet and/or snow, you'll know what I mean.
...and in addition, you get the added cardio & resistance benefits of shoveling!!
So, to all those in warm places - you've been warned! Get thee to the cold or risk losing to someone who did! :)
*The above is my insane rantings after finally thawing out from a ride through the snow-filled streets of Michigan last night. Just let me know if you can feel my pain!
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