One of the common questions I receive has to do with hill training, especially from people who live where there are no hills. Imagine that – there are places that are flatter than Iowa! For those of us who live and ride here, or for those of you who have done RAGBRAI before, you know that Iowa has hills.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Okay, here it is once again, your training plan developed just for RAGBRAI. This is the third year I’ve provided this training template to give you an idea of how much riding you should be doing to set yourself up for an enjoyable ride on RAGBRAI.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Whether you are a brand new RAGBRAI rider this year or a seasoned veteran, it is good to review some basic preparation requirements of RAGBRAI.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Coach David Ertl will give you some suggestions on how to get the most out of your indoor workouts without driving yourself batty in the process.
Monday, January 30, 2012
The 2012 RAGBRAI XL overnight towns have been announced. While the detailed course will be announced a little later, this gives enough of an idea on the difficulty of the course for this year’s ride.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Only 185 days until RAGBRAI XL! The route announcement party is January 28 where we will find out how long (or short) and how hilly (or flat) this year’s course will be. It's not too early to start preparing (RAGBRAI speak for training) for the ride.
Monday, July 18, 2011
We just wanted to thank Coach David Ertl for writing the RAGBRAI Training Blogs this year. Coach gave some great tips to help you prepare so you can enjoy RAGBRAI.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Okay, your preparation is just about done and all that is left for you to do is to travel to western Iowa and begin your great bicycle ride across Iowa. Here are some final thoughts for you to allow you to have the most enjoyable ride possible.
Friday, July 15, 2011
The 2011 version of RAGBRAI is almost here. Are you ready? Read this article to make sure. Here are some last minute tips for preparing your bike and your body for the ride.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
The most common mistake I see new riders make is to use too large of a gear and pedal too slowly. This may feel like the right thing to do, but pedaling faster can make you faster and make you less tired.
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Monday, April 30, 2012
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