by Cory Mutch | Apr 5, 2024 | Ride Tips, Training
I recently heard a good quote: “If you have a body, you are an athlete.” That’s true I suppose, but to really feel and perform like an athlete, training like an athlete is required. Sometimes I hear joking about ‘training for RAGBRAI,’ mainly from the... 
by Cory Mutch | Mar 22, 2024 | Ride Tips, Training
The past couple of blogs have dealt right up front with a topic at the front of many of your minds – how to deal with all the hills on this year’s RAGBRAI. This week I am focusing on a different dimension of your fitness, but it too will offer benefits to your... 
by Cory Mutch | Mar 11, 2024 | Ride Tips, Training
So I sense many of you are worried this year’s RAGBRAI. You hear there are hills, lots of them. Well, never fear, Coach Ertl is here. I will give you a number of ways to prepare yourself for this upcoming hilly RAGBRAI. Tip #1: Ride hills. Most cyclists tend to avoid... 
by Cory Mutch | Feb 23, 2024 | Training
OK, I’m going to hit this topic head on and right up front. Lots of you are talking about the hills on this year’s route. I can sense there is a lot of anxiety about it. Yes, it’s the hilliest RAGBRAI in history, but Iowa has not grown more or bigger hills. If you... 
by Cory Mutch | Feb 9, 2024 | Training
By now you have likely seen the route announcement of the 2024 version of RAGBRAI. The good news, for some, is that it isn’t 500 miles this year, just a mere 424! On the other hand, it is the hilliest RAGBRAI ever, so get on your climbing legs. Iowa isn’t all flat...
