Training tips - Le Cyclo-défi contre le cancer du Québec /The Quebec Ride to Conquer Cancer

polar bear · polar bear

I managed to do a nice 48 km today averaged 22km. Trying to get some KM's in before winter and then must do spinning traing,etc Actually I have done nothing for 5 weeks but happy to put in the 48km today. Figure try to stay in a god shape , make it easier when we hit January and will try to pick up training th...

Nora15 · Nora15

Hills are my nemesis. I'm a little freaked about the "big hill" at the end of the ride to Quebec City, so I'd like to try and get over my hatred of hills before the ride. I'm hoping to get some hill recommendations, places in and around Montreal with hills that match (more or less) the distance...

juliedesj · juliedesj

I just signed up for next year's Ride to Conquer Cancer. I used to mountain bike a lot when I was younger, but not anymore. In fact, I really need a new bike if I want to be up to the challenge. I don't have a really big budget (I'd say around $500 maximum) and I want a bike that can fit a child seat, or carry a chil...

ddkphotos · ddkphotos

I'd love to hear where everyone is riding to train for this. Other than the obvious Lachine canal bike path (is it melted yet?) where else do you like to ride?

ddkphotos · ddkphotos

I was looking for an indoor trainer (the thing that holds your bike in place so you can practice indoors)... There are several types... I saw them on-line but had yet to find one in stores. Anyhow - my friend Sophie let me know that ABC has a bunch of them - you might want to check it out - they're on Park Avenu...

ddkphotos · ddkphotos

Yesterday was a fun day (except for the darn weather!). We signed up for the metropolitain challenge and discovered a pretty scenic route. http://www.veloquebec.info/feria/index_e.php?page=defi It was a good opportunity to do my first 100 km - with backup (i.e. if I couldn't make it there were s...

z00638 · z00638

Hi,Like Michel was saying in his article, it is much more fun to Virtualy ride the roads of the Tour de France or the GIRO instead of the same old afternoon soap.Québec city or the Saguenay is too far? Dont worry, I am organizing a Multi-Rider session Sunday march 29th at the Académie Cycliste du Québec v...

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	Training Now or Later (Preview) I managed to do a nice 48 km today averaged 22km. Trying to get some KM's in before winter and then must do spinning traing,etc Actually I have done nothing for 5 weeks but happy to put in the 48km today. Figure try to stay in a god shape , make it easier when we hit January and will try to pick up training th...	polar bear	0	781	Nov 12, 2010 by polar bear
	Hill Training (Preview) Hills are my nemesis. I'm a little freaked about the "big hill" at the end of the ride to Quebec City, so I'd like to try and get over my hatred of hills before the ride. I'm hoping to get some hill recommendations, places in and around Montreal with hills that match (more or less) the distance...	Nora15	5	448	Oct 25, 2010 by polar bear
	Finding a good bike (Preview) I just signed up for next year's Ride to Conquer Cancer. I used to mountain bike a lot when I was younger, but not anymore. In fact, I really need a new bike if I want to be up to the challenge. I don't have a really big budget (I'd say around $500 maximum) and I want a bike that can fit a child seat, or carry a chil...	juliedesj	0	449	Jul 20, 2010 by juliedesj
	best places to ride near Montreal (Preview) I'd love to hear where everyone is riding to train for this. Other than the obvious Lachine canal bike path (is it melted yet?) where else do you like to ride?	ddkphotos	21	822	Jun 1, 2010 by polar bear
	Looking for an indoor trainer for the winter? (Preview) I was looking for an indoor trainer (the thing that holds your bike in place so you can practice indoors)... There are several types... I saw them on-line but had yet to find one in stores. Anyhow - my friend Sophie let me know that ABC has a bunch of them - you might want to check it out - they're on Park Avenu...	ddkphotos	0	372	Nov 6, 2009 by ddkphotos
	Metropolitain Challenge (Preview) Yesterday was a fun day (except for the darn weather!). We signed up for the metropolitain challenge and discovered a pretty scenic route. http://www.veloquebec.info/feria/index_e.php?page=defi It was a good opportunity to do my first 100 km - with backup (i.e. if I couldn't make it there were s...	ddkphotos	6	565	Jun 5, 2009 by ddkphotos
	Virtual training in Brossard (Preview) Hi,Like Michel was saying in his article, it is much more fun to Virtualy ride the roads of the Tour de France or the GIRO instead of the same old afternoon soap.Québec city or the Saguenay is too far? Dont worry, I am organizing a Multi-Rider session Sunday march 29th at the Académie Cycliste du Québec v...	z00638	0	365	Mar 23, 2009 by z00638
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