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Lee,
So if weather is just terrible and I am confined to the trainer for days or weeks at a time what would be better…? Stick to two Pump Up the Base workouts a week plus some level 2 time on the trainer or would it be ok to hit PUTB 3 times in a week?

I started lifting again for the first time in 6 months (I am naturally a spinner a.k.a. I am weak) the same time I started PUTB so the first couple of workouts (shoot even walking) were difficult but things are starting to feel better now. Thursday I got to the first B workout where you break it up with different cadences. I think that was easier than sustained effort because my brain (maybe weaker than my legs) was occupied. Did week 3 Day A today, it was pretty good too even though I lifted in the morning. Now if the trails here get dry I can get strong and learn to lay off the brakes on my recently converted single speed! May you have sunny skies and dry trails.

Jeff

Correct heart rate for Pump Up the Base intervals?

January 19, 2014/0 Comments/in Ask Lee, Pump Up the Base training program, Skills/training/by leelikesbikes

Hi Lee !

I am now in week 4 of your awesome Pump Up the Base program. For the last couple of years i’ve got some concern about target heart rates, that gets me confused. I am 46 so my 85% heart rate should be around 148bpm ( 220-46X85/100). But here’s the thing, at this heart rate i can sing “we are the champion” at full volume and i can spin that for days, barely sweating. I’ve followed you guide lines, and shoot for an effort that let me talk only in short sentence, and that bring my heart rate value around 162bpm.Wich is more like what i am used to. That value is around 95% of my maximum HR for my age ! that gets me nervous, am i pushing too hard ? I’ve been ridding for 25 years and feel better than ever, i ain’t no world class athlete but not definitely not your average forty something guy either. Any thoughts ?

regards,
Eric

First ride: 2014 Specialized S-Works Enduro 29

January 17, 2014/5 Comments/in 29ers, Reviews/by leelikesbikes

We know this bike is made for serious DH shredding, but Ride #1 was all about climbing.

Not bad, not bad …

First rides: 2014 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon HT World Cup

January 16, 2014/14 Comments/in 29ers, Reviews/by leelikesbikes

I have been blessed with the ultimate tool for an aspiring MTB ninja:

2014 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon HT World Cup
• FACT IS 10m carbon frame
• Chisel carbon fork
• Roval Control Carbon 29 142+ carbon wheels
• Less than 20 pounds

This is surely a serious tool for XC racing on smoother trails, but how does it shred?

Enduro MTB Training: Complete training program for shredding

January 14, 2014/1 Comment/in Skills/training/by leelikesbikes

Hey all, I’ve been working with trainer Dee Tidwell of Enduro MTB Training He’s offering a thorough training program for enduro racing (and all-around shredding).

The six-month program costs $99 with a money back guarantee. Might as well check it out:

Go Alex Willie!

January 11, 2014/0 Comments/in Coaching/by leelikesbikes

Our friend and pupil Alex Willie is in the process of “making it.” He has a factory ride with Intense and strong relationships with Shimano and Fox. He’s currently crushing his senior year and training for his 2014 season.

Always a gentleman, Alex sent in a nice quote:
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Critique: Kung fu loop on lower Valmont pump track

January 6, 2014/15 Comments/in Pump tracks, Skills/training/by leelikesbikes

Ski skills expert Ron LeMaster and I have been exploring the commonalities of pumping on dirt and snow. He shot this video for use in his books and lectures.