GRAVEL Grinding and Racing

GRAVEL the "NEW" Endurance challenge events that are on the rise in the US. What has been a way to get outside in the winter to see other parts of the country landscape and keep some of that road fitness, many people have for years turned to the gravel roads. With the rise of GRAVEL Specific race events like the DirtyKanza 200, http://www.dirtykanza200.com/ Gravel Worlds, http://www.gravel-worlds.com/ Trans Iowa, http://transiowa.blogspot.com/ just to name a few of the big ones that I would say are local to the Kansas City area there is a real need for specific training.
There are also a small number of localized events coming out one could use as pre-event tune ups to the big events.With the rise of participation of such events across the country this has opened a new form of race challenge. Like IRONMAM or a triathlon of any kind, gravel adds it own allure and challenge. Most gravel events are self supported and are 100 miles or more. Some gravel events are adding in 25 to 75 mile grinders that allow a beginner grinder an opportunity to try and complete a challenging event like a sprint Triathlon to a Half Ironman to a Full Ironman.

Like any endurance event no matter how or what we deem as long it takes training, nutrition planning and some form of time commitment to achieve the goal. What ever your goal a comprehensive plan will make the journey much more enjoyable. Power Team Coaching has first hand experiences with endurance events, not limiting us in knowledge from ultra running, triathlons, and gravel racing. We are putting together training plans for the Boneshaker Gravel Series, LandRun100, Gravelleurs Raid and Cool Hand Luke Gravel Grinder. These are just a few of the local events we are working on to prepare for the DK200. Even if you are not planning now to do the full DK200 we have plans for all levels and goals. For more gravel grinding events across the country look here, --> Riding Gravel. The Kansas Cyclist.

After the DK200 we will continue our training for gravel events later in the season like Gravel Worlds, FarmHouse Classic and Pony Express 120 and the Big Ring Gravel Road Race series to name a few. 

I know its cold outside now but it will be warm soon. Contact us soon so we can dial in your plan to match your goals.

Remember you do not need to be a seasoned racer to use Power Team Coaching services. We work with all sizes and types of people as part of our commitment to health and fitness. 

Coach

913.523.3696

ptcruder@gmail.com  .

Cyclocross Specific Training

Cyclocross season kicked off this past weekend for the UCI guys and gals. If you have not started and your plan is to race the Cyclocross season it's well past time to be riding your CX Rig. Gravel, Road and MTB seasons are not over but ask your coach when your plan will start the transition. NO plan! NO coach! How about a weekly CX training opportunity?  A coach lead session so you can increase your fitness, fine tune some skills and get your body ready for those CX specific efforts without thinking about what to do.  Each session will have a good mix of off camber, short hill, power, cornering skills. Each weekly session will have something creative to keep you learning.
Fees for one-on-one 1 hour session is $45.00
Have a group of two or more 1 hour sessions $30 each person (must sign up together).
This will be an ongoing during the season opportunity. If you find you are not able to get to that next step I am here to help you. Your season starting latter because of your schedule let me help you get ready.
Want a plan! lets talk.
Contact me to schedule your session today.


Respectfully
Coach Ruder