Winter is coming, which means an inevitable reduction in miles, and expansion of waistlines yes? Not true!  Join us for our Winter Training series, with USA Cycling Coach Eric Peterson, for a series of indoor training sessions that will have you riding stronger and faster by spring!

Basic Trainers: Cycling training by Eric Peterson

Beginning on Wednesday, November 4, 2009; USA Cycling Elite Level Cycling Coach Eric Peterson will again offer structured Stationary Trainer workouts to develop the off season skills necessary for improved riding next Spring! The workouts will be well defined and planned to get the most out of the time spent on the trainer. The feedback from last years program was terrific and we have upgraded and expanded the program.

We will offer evening sessions at 7:15 PM on Wednesdays at Ultimate Bicycle in Matthews.  Workouts will be progressive, targeting leg speed, muscular endurance, and performance training. Rider evaluations will be given before we start the program so we can see the improvement gained through structured training. If you are new to trainer work or are bored by indoor training, this is the way to begin improving your fitness in a limited time format, regardless of the weather outside!

THIS IS NOT A SPIN CLASS.

These are vigorous, muscular, road specific workouts that will progressively work all of your systems.  They are self regulated to some extent, but you will be challenged in order to reap the benefits of the program!

Eric views cycling as a dynamic lifelong sport and teaches with a comprehensive approach:

Physical, Mental Technical, and Tactical.

November will focus on Form and leg speed.

December will add a focus on muscular endurance (lactate tolerance)

January will add a focus on performance training (VOmax)

February will work on getting you ready for the road!

Cost: $250.00 for 15 sessions

$175.00 for Juniors (18 and under)

• Payment must be made in full in advance.
• Each session is limited to 15 riders on a first come basis
• No substitute dates or refunds.
• Application/enrollment forms are available at the shop or by email: King@ultimatebike.com
• Please call with questions Eric Peterson: 704-575-4381
• Riders are responsible for their own stationary trainers (no rollers or wind trainers), road bike or mountain bike/hybrid with slick tires, bicycle computer, towels, and water bottles.

About The Coach

Eric Peterson has been a licensed USA Cycling coach since 1990, bringing new people into the sport of cycling for over two decades. He is proud to be a perennial coach at the USA Cycling Southeast Regional Junior Developmental Camp held at Furman University every June.  He is also a Certified Personal Trainer with the National Strength and Conditioning Association, bringing a knowledge of resistance training and general conditioning to cycling.  He is the team manager for the Carolina Cyclone Development Team.  Over the years he has helped scores of athletes reach their training and racing goals, whether those goals were completing their first century ride, winning a state championship, or racing in the Tour Of Ireland.