Training Programs :: Century Cycling Training
2012 Details Coming Soon!
To see the information from last year's program/class, please browse through the info on this page.
Century Cycling Training
Fall 2011
Our 13-week cycling program is designed to train you to successfully complete a century or multi-day event ride. This program is ideal for beginning to intermediate road riders, beginning/intermediate triathletes who want to improve their strength, endurance and efficiency, or recreational riders who want to comfortably increase their miles.
Have fun, meet great people, and get in shape in a non-intimidating way! You'll also discover new riding routes in Chicago and surrounding areas. The program is geared (sorry for the pun!) towards completing the North Shore Century in Evanston on September 18th. (Program runs from June 13th through September 18th)
New for 2011:
- CES is proud to be an Official Training Partner for the CowaLUNGa Bike Tour, benefitting the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago!
- Field Trips! Join us as we check out some FANTASTIC riding on these optional (but HIGHLY recommended), fully supported rides:
- June 4th on the Ironman Wisconsin bike course!
- June 25th on the Ironman Racine 70.3 bike course!
- August 6th on the Ironman Wisconsin bike course!
Follow the links below to find out about these innovative, fun, successful programs!
- Kickoff Party
- Program Benefits
- Training Days & Locations
- First Group Training Ride
- Clinics & Seminars
- Coaching Staff
- How to Register
- Fees
- Sponsors
- Questions?
Kickoff Party — Friday, June 10th
6:30–8:00pm Location TBA
Get your questions answered, meet the coaches and staff, and have some fun with your teammates! We'll talk about the training schedule, the group rides, the North Shore Century and much more. The training schedule will be distributed via email (we're working hard on being a greener company!), but we'll have some summary copies on hand.
Program Benefits
Not only do you get to have a lot of fun, but you also get a ton of great stuff! Check it out:
- Professional, experienced (and nice!) coaches (more details)
- Personalized, daily training schedule for all levels
- Weekly e-newsletter with tips on training & program updates
- Weekly tips for training and Q & A at all training sessions with our coaches
- Coached group training
- Sundays 7:00am
- (more details)
- Custom team technical shirt - a $40 value!
- Option to purchase custom cycling jersey from Pearl Izumi — at a great price!!
- Smart ID tag (for emergency contact info)
- Sponsor Benefits & Discounts/promotions from our partners:
- Discounts on Bikes, Accessories & Labor at Get a Grip Cycles
- FREE Clif Bar product samples
- FREE Fitness checkup or Injury screening at AthletiCo Sports Medicine
- Educational seminars & clinics (more info below)
- Fun, team social activities
- and much more!
Training Days & Locations
Group training sessions are held every Sunday morning from June 26th through the North Shore Century on September 18th.
For a little more detail on what happens at those sessions, read on...
Sundays — 7:00am — We'll meet at Amundsen High School (5110 N Damen Ave. — meet in the parking lot just south of the school) — See map
The focus of these group rides will be on gradually increasing your fitness, riding skills and confidence! Our coaching staff will be on hand to help teach, challenge and motivate you! They will also ride along with you to motivate you and help with any concerns or questions that come up along the way.
BONUS: Free parking, restrooms & water are available at all of our group training sessions!
First Group Training Ride(s)
Join us at our first Group Training Ride, 7:00am Sunday, June 26th. Meet in the parking lot on the south side of Amundsen High School, at 5110 N Damen Ave.
Registration / Packet Pickup — 6:15-6:45am and after the ride.
If you have pre-registered, you may pick up your training packet (includes schedule, CES shirt, and goodies from our sponsors!) prior to or after the ride. If you haven't registered, you must do so prior to the ride. See you there!
Clinics & Seminars
If you truly want to reach your goals, you need to do more than just put in the miles! Throughout the program, we will cover all aspects of bike fit, basic maintenance, group riding strategies and technique. Each week will focus on a specific skill set, both on and off the bike, such as:
- Off the bike
- Bike fit
- Basic maintenance
- Clothing
- Accessories
- On the bike
- On-road etiquette
- Cornering
- Efficiency
- Cadence
- Shifting
- Climbing
- Gearing
- Paceline
- Nutrition (Eating/drinking on the bike)
- Physical
- Endurance
- Speed
Our Coaching Staff
Jordan Grauer
Our head cycling coach, Jordan Grauer, has been an avid cyclist for almost 30 years and still fondly remembers his first racing bike. He's been a competitive cyclist since college, and in 1995, qualified for and successfully completed the 1,200 kilometer Paris-Brest-Paris ultramarathon cycling race. As co-owner and operator of Higher Gear bicycles for 13 years (1993-2005), Jordan was a key sponsor of Club Bicicletta, an amateur cycling club affiliated with the Higher Gear/Vox team. He has also led bicycle tours through Canada, France, Scotland, England, Switzerland, Australia, and New Zealand.
We're extremely proud of our professional, experienced coaching staff — they always go the extra mile to make sure you have a fun, successful training season! Why is it so important to have qualified coaches? They can:
- Evaluate your current fitness level and goals to make sure you are training at an appropriate level
- Evaluate and suggest ways to improve your technique
- Assist you if you need to adjust your training schedule, in the event of an injury or missed training due to travel or life in general
- Motivate and challenge you to reach your goals in a smart, safe & effective manner
For more information on all of our coaches, click here.
How to Register
Online registration is available at Active.com by clicking on the link below:
Fees
| Century Cycling Training Program | CES Alumni | New Members |
| Fall Session (training for the North Shore Century ride) | ||
| Through May 31 | $139 | $159 |
| Through June 9 | $149 | $169 |
| June 10 and beyond | $159 | $179 |
New CES'ers, good news! Once you participate in ANY CES program, you are a CES alumni for life and will save $$ on future programs!
No refunds will be provided in full or in part for any reason, including injury, after a program begins. No prorated fees are provided for late enrollments.
Charity Partners
Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago, CowaLUNGa Bike Tour
Contact: Niki Bartosiak NBartosiak@lungchicago.org
www.cowalunga.org
Questions?
Please contact us at info@ChicagoEnduranceSports.com or call 866-237-7861 for more information.