by AP | Jun 27, 2025 | RAGBRAI LII, Training
This week on the Training Blog, “is cycling the fountain of youth?” How cycling can bring health and fitness in adulthood, and beyond. This week I’m going to step back from tips on how to prepare for RAGBRAI and remind everyone that cycling isn’t only a...
by AP | Jun 13, 2025 | RAGBRAI LII, Training
This week on the Training Blog, Coach Ertl reminds us that thinking big will help you ride far. Think you can’t go the distance? Think again. Although this year’s RAGBRAI is a bit shorter than other years, some of you may still be having reservations about...
by AP | May 30, 2025 | RAGBRAI LII, Training
This week on the Training Blog, Coach David Ertl tells us how to get our seat ready for the saddle. Your Legs Might Be Ready – But Is Your Seat? Very frequently, the legs can carry you all the way through RAGBRAI. They may be tired but will get you...
by AP | May 16, 2025 | RAGBRAI LII, Training
This week on the RAGBRAI Training Blog, Coach David Ertl tells us how to handle the heat. It’s hard to believe that RAGBRAI LII will be upon us in two short months. I hope you are getting out on your bike and getting some miles in. If you are, keep stepping up the...
by AP | May 2, 2025 | RAGBRAI LII, Training
This week on the RAGBRAI Training Blog, Coach David Ertl reminds us to go back to basics – ride, and have fun doing it. The technology we as cyclists have is truly amazing. No other athletes, except maybe Formula 1 drivers, have as much telemetry recorded...