SPC049 - Making the Grade: 6 Ways to Survive Being Upgraded

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SPC049 - Making the Grade: 6 Ways to Survive Being Upgraded

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Jun 19, 2013

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Stepping up a grade can be tough even if you are ready for the challenge. This episode covers the transition with ways to help you survive, and thrive in the change.

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Jun 19, 2013

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SPC022 - How to Make Your Indoor Training Easier and More Efficient: Making training easier and more efficient is all about perceived effort compared to power output. I explore this idea with the latest indoor trainers and their super powerful software. It's amazing what's out there! by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC017 - Is it Time To Buy a Power Metre?: The pre-release of the StageOnePower power metre is a sign that power data is starting to become available to the Semi-Pro for a realistic price. This coincides with my hunt for a complete data solution for my new training regime. Join me as I break do... by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC030 - Holistic Bike Fitting: What It Is and Why It Matters: Correct alignment of your body on the bike is secondary to correct alignment off the bike. Up to 25% of your training plan should be dedicated to maintaining and improving your bodies functional movement and structure to enable a more aggressive positi... by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC034 - A Glimpse into the Future of Indoor Training with Nate Pearson from Trainer Road: Group rides, racing and coaching with live voice, data and video are coming! It's is an exciting time to be a cyclist, especially if you spend time training indoors. Nate Pearson enlightens us this week on the future of Trainer Road and indoor training. by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC036 - Detraining Quickness and Maintaining Fitness: What happens when you stop riding for 5 days? The detraining timeline is important to understand, as is knowing how to maintain fitness when you can't train like usual. I cover both these topics in this episode. by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC026 - Why Are Knicks So Expensive?: When buying cycling clothes price is a major factor, especially when knicks are involved. How can companies justify charging over $300 for a pair of knicks? The episode uncovers some reasons, but not the ones you may first think of. by Semi-Pro Cycling
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