…I have been dying to tell you how psyched I am about my improvement with
riding since starting the century training. I've really noticed this week
how much of an impact our little Sunday rides have had on everything from
speed to pacelines. While doing my weekday solo training rides I've found
myself riding right behind strangers and not even thinking anything of it,
and the routes that use to seem sooo long to me now don't feel long enough.
As of yesterday, I feel like I am at the "fitness" level I was at when
living (riding) in New Mexico (the most intense riding I ever did, or so it
felt), and the exciting part about that is that I feel like I'm just getting
started! |
Training Programs :: Century Cycling Training 
Century Cycling TrainingFall 2008
Our 12-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 Apple Cider Century on September 28. (Program runs from July 13 through September 28) Follow the links below to find out about this innovative, fun, successful program!
Kickoff Party — Friday, July 11thGet a Grip Cycles
(621 W. Fulton St.) We'll start with an informal check-in and social time from 6:30–7:00, then we'll turn things over to Coach Jordan to welcome you to the team and go over the season's details. We'll talk about the training schedule, the rides, the Apple Cider 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 copies for you to look at on Friday. Get your questions answered, meet the coaches and staff, and have some fun at Get a Grip Cycles! Complimentary beverages will be available, so you can still call it a party! Program BenefitsNot only do you get to have a lot of fun, but you also get a ton of great stuff! Check it out:
Training Days & LocationsGroup training sessions are held every Sunday morning from July 13 through September 28 (11 weeks). For a little more detail on what happens at those sessions, read on... Sundays – 7:00am on the Chicago Lakefront (meet in the parking lot next to the Foster Avenue Beach House, at Lakeshore Drive & Foster Ave.)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, July 13th. Meet in the parking lot next to the Foster Avenue Beach House, at Lakeshore Drive & Foster 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 & SeminarsIf 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:
Our Coaching Staff
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 the past 13 years 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:
For more information on all of our coaches, click here. How to RegisterOnline registration is available at Active.com by clicking on the link below:
Fees
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. 
Questions?Please contact us at info@ChicagoEnduranceSports.com or call 866-237-7861 for more information. |
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