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National Capital Area
5845 Richmond Highway, Suite 800
Alexandria, VA 22303
Alexandria, VA 22303
Century Rides (Cycle)
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Team In Training's cycling program offers the opportunity to take on the challenge of 100 miles and make a difference in the lives of an estimated 912,938 Americans living with blood cancers. Along with a customized training program and expert coaching, participants train with a local group of like-minded individuals for motivation and inspiration. Looking for cycling inspiration? Follow two-time non-Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor and LLS supporter Danny Leonard's cycling trek across the United States on http://blog.dannysride.org. Fill out our online Tell Me More form to find out the century rides offered by your local chapter. |
Team In Training's cycling program offers the opportunity to take on the challenge of a century ride (100 miles) and make a difference in the lives of the hundreds of thousands of Americans living with blood cancers. Along with a customized training program and expert coaching, participants train with a local group of like-minded individuals for motivation and inspiration. This program is open to all levels of cyclists.
No Century Rides available at this time. Please see other Spring 2010 options.
Training
Our certified coaches create a 4-6 month training schedule starting at 10-12 miles ultimately preparing you to ride 100 miles in one day. In addition they will teach you to use an efficient pedal stroke, eat right to maximize your energy and stretch properly to avoid injury. If your in the market for a new bike they will help you make sense of the various materials and componets so you get a bike that will help you reach your goals within your budget. Throughout the season the training schedule will include information on how to change a tire and perform regular maintenance to ensure your bike is safe and efficient.
Weekly trainings will include weekly "long-rides" on Saturday mornings. These rides will be about 10-15 miles at the start of the season gradually increasing in distance each week. More advanced riders are welcome to extend their training rides on their own if they wish.
Saturday rides will be supplemented with weekday "buddy rides" after work- usually starting at about 6-6:30 PM. These rides will be led by team captains- past participants who have previously completed a century ride with TNT.
Required Gear
You will need the following to participate:
A bike in good working order
A helmet
At least one water bottle
You can use any type of bike- mountain, road, hybrid- but if you have not used it in a while we recommend that you take it to a bike shop to get it tuned up and safe for distance riding. If you need a new bike or additional gear please contact our coaches before you head to the store for advice on what will fit your needs best.
