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.
RAGBRAI Training: How Much Riding Should I Do to Prepare for RAGBRAI?
This is probably the most common question I receive so chances are you have wondered about this as well. I’ll start by giving my standard answer. I suggest ...
Hydration Tips from nuun: 5 Tips to Stay Hydrated
Here is the first in a series of hydration tips from nuun as you prepare for RAGBRAI. nuun is the official hydration sponsor of RAGBRAI. Staying hydrated is easier ...
2016 RAGBRAI Annual Training Plan
Here's Coach David Ertl's annual training plan for RAGBRAI, back by popular demand. This simple yet effective training plan outline has proven to be popular with you riders over ...
RAGBRAI Maps and Training Plan to be Released Starting this Weekend
The full route, along with roads and pass-through towns will be released starting this weekend. A complete training plan for RAGBRAI from Coach David Ertl will also be released on ...
