Top Ten Training Tips for RAGBRAI: #1 Riding Safely
This year I am going to focus my training blogs on 10 important topics for preparing well for RAGBRAI. These are based on questions and comments I have received ...
RAGBRAI Training: RAGBRAI is Coming, Let’s Get Ready!
Once again, Coach David Ertl will be providing training tips for you to use and follow as you prepare for your successful trip across Iowa this year. Many people ...
RAGBRAI Training: Now that RAGBRAI is Over for Another Year, What Should You Do?
Well, RAGBRAI came and went, and I hope you were well prepared and had a great time. Hopefully you learned something to do better for next year.
RAGBRAI Training: Healthy Eating on RAGBRAI
Cycle Coach David Ertl gives us tips on how to ride RAGBRAI without gaining weight.
RAGBRAI Training: Rule #5: Cycling is a Great Exercise, But Not Perfect
Here we are at the final of my 5 rules of training. As much as we all like cycling and think it is a great physical activity (it is), ...
RAGBRAI Training: Rule #4: Resting is Training Too
Number 4 on my 5 Rules of Training list is rest. God said to rest one day a week, I say you can even rest two or even three days ...
RAGBRAI Training: Rule #3: Ride Fast
All right, I know I’ve said numerous times in this blog that RAGBRAI is not a race, so why would I tell you to go out and ride fast in ...
RAGBRAI Training: Rule #2 : Ride Far
Rule #1 is Ride Consistently. Rule #2 is built upon Rule #1. Riding consistently will prepare your body for the daily rigors of riding on RAGBRAI. ...
RAGBRAI Training: Rule #1: Train Consistently
My first rule is to ride consistently as you are preparing for RAGBRAI. Because RAGBRAI isn't just one day-long ride like so many other bike tours, it requires a ...
RAGBRAI Training: 5 Rules of Training
I am going to let you in on a little secret. My secrets of coaching. Shhh. Don’t tell anyone. But here they are.
