Keeping Fit in the Off-Season

Baby, it’s cold outside. With the cold and wind, and rain and short days, what is a cyclist to do to keep that hard earned fitness level up? Recently, I queried a variety of the Highland Rim Bicycle Club members to get their secret for staying fit over the winter. The findings have inspired me, and I hope they will inspire you as well.

Before riding in the Christmas Parade I asked, 10-year old, Levi Dykes what he does in the off-season to keep his bike fitness. Levi looked at me in a quizzical way and then said, “I ride the trainer all year.” With Levi there is no off-season! What discipline! He likes Zwift, a computer generated training program.

 

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The 2015 ERV 100 is History

Photo by Chris Barstad

Photos by Chris Barstad

The 42nd annual Elk River Valley 100 (ERV 100) bike event was held on Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Motlow Community College. The Highland Rim Bicycle Club hosted the event that brought around 200 cyclists and their families to the Tullahoma area. The event began at the beautiful Motlow College campus, the weather was perfect, the route was scenic, the food was fantastic, and many riders decided one weekend in Tullahoma was not enough to enjoy all we had to offer.

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ERV 100…One Ride for All

ERV 100 Jersey

ERV 100 Jersey

The 42nd annual Elk River Valley 100 (ERV 100) will take place at Motlow College on September 12. We have worked very hard to insure the ride has “something for everyone.”

  • Fantastically scenic routes that bring on the smiles
  • Optimally placed food stops stocked with plenty of goodies cyclists love to eat
  • Fabulous SWAG; t-shirt, mug, and prize drawings
  • Friendly and helpful SAG just in case assistance is needed in route
  • For the finale – our FAMOUS end-of-ride bratwurst meal

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