Dan Lach impresses at CX World’s
Dan Lach finishes 4th at CX World's
In the fall of 2012, Dan did a few of the Ohio Valley CX races for fun. He was pretty gassed after a full road season, so CX was not a priority. I got a call from Dan at the end of November asking me to help get him ready for CX World’s. I guess he got bit by the World’s bug ….. With the race being held in Louisville, KY, this was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Given the time frame to prepare, we had to make every training session count!
Together we built a program that would best prepare him for a very hard and competitive race. We knew his strengths and we knew the areas that were crucial for this type of race.
Our plan worked! Dan placed 4th in his age group at Cyclocross World’s! GOOD JOB DAN!!!!!
Power Meter Options
The following article comes from Cyclingnews.com – click here for the origonal article.
As technology in our everyday life advances, so does that for our bikes. From the coaches perspective, having a rider on a power monitoring device is an extremely valuable tool, and that is an understatement! Riding with power allows the riders coach to see virtually every aspect of the ride or race. When viewing the data files online, it is as if the coach is out on the ride too. The following article opens up more options for riders to add a power meter to their bikes.
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PowerTap, SRM, Quarq, Garmin, Look, Rotor and Power2max
Just a few years ago the consumer power meter market was nearly completely dominated by just two main players: SRM and PowerTap. But this year’s Eurobike show hosted no fewer than six options that were either currently available or in final testing for pending release by spring. We also got an exclusive preview at what is looking to be another serious contender and there was at least one other player that was merely roaming the halls to gather information.
Regardless, that market is heating up in a big way.
PowerTap’s new G3
The highlight of PowerTap’s 2012 collection was its new G3 power measuring hub, which looks to have purged any niggling demons of the existing range while also providing some notable improvements.
Read MoreFear of the Gear
The following is a piece I wrote for the Cincinnati Cycle Club newsletter. You can access the site by clicking here.
Fear of the Gear
You are in a pace-line. Nice steady tempo going. You are doing your turns at the front and dropping back to take shelter and get a break. All of a sudden, a gap opens, might be your fault, might not be. But now you have to close that gap and quickly! How do you do that?
One of the hardest things to teach yourself on the bike is the art of spinning. In the July article
Read MoreMainstrasse Crit Series Final
Ed Wimmer, 1st. Joern Brockhaus, 2nd. Seth McDonald, 5th
Welcoming Sports Nutrition 2 Go!
Coach OB Online Cycling Coach Update:
In an effort to give more support to both local clients and online cycling coached clients, Coach OB is happy to welcome Sports Nutrition 2 Go (click here) to the Coach OB family of services. Nutrition plays a vital role in the sport of cycling and while we all know a little something about diet and nutrition, none of us are experts. That’s where Dawn Weahterwax at SN2G comes in; she IS an expert! The services offered by SN2G include: nutrition and hydration analysis, improved recovery methods via nutrition, supplements, pre and post training/racing meal plans and general meal guidance.
All Coach OB clients receive a 10% discount* on almost all of the SN2G services. And while the company is based in West Chester, most of the services offered have the ability to be carried out online and therefore available those cyclists coached online.
The discount applies to all Coach OB clients, but I would be happy to answer any questions you might have about SN2G.
(* – 10% OFF first time service)
Eat Well!
Dave “the ICEMAN”
Dave "the ICEMAN" winning BIG!!!!
Coach OB Online Cycling Coach Update:
Dave came to me in February of 2010 and said, “Coach OB, make me faster and stronger!” Dave had no real interest in racing or competing, he just wanted to ride better and be more involved in group rides. Thgat fall, Dave wanted to do some cross races for fun and spend time with his kids that were taking part in “LionHearts“, which get children involved in cyclocross. That program is a whole awesome story in itself! In December of 2010, Dave broke his leg BIG TIME in a cross race. His recovery was slow and painful. In the Spring of 2011, Dave did a few of the Spring Training Series road races as a Cat 5, finishing well in each. The PUR Tour was Dave’s first REAL RACE, and he NAILED IT! Good job ICEMAN! Proud of you!!!
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Want to WIN? Want to get on the podium??
Coach OB Online Cycling Coach Update:
Coach OB riders get 1st, 2nd and 3rd at Mainstrasse on Wednesday.
GREAT work gentlemen!!!!
- 1st, Seth McDonald. 2nd, Edward Wimmer. 3rd, Joern Brockhaus
Want to WIN? Want to get on the podium?? Coach OB might just help you get there!!!
These guys didn’t just get on the podium by accident. They all work hard and follow their coach’s advice!
Ohio State Masters Rankings
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Mens Cat 1 (1-99) Road Race Rankings in OHIO (2011) There are 6 results. |
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| 2011 | NAME | AGE | ||
| RANK | POINTS | RESULTS | ||
| 1 |
60 |
1 | Ryan Gamm | 30-35 |
| 1 |
60 |
1 | Jonathan Shell | 35-39 |
| 1 |
60 |
1 | O’Brien Forbes | 45-49 |
| 4 |
55 |
1 | John Gatch | 45-49 |
| 5 |
35 |
1 | Abraham McNutt | 30-35 |
| 6 |
13 |
1 | Brian Batke | 50-54 |
Masters Crit - Tour d'Burg
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