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Training for the Granfondo Weeks 9 through 12

Posted on August 26, 2013 by petergsimmons

Realize it has been a while since I updated this blog. My training had been going pretty well until a couple of weeks a go. I joined a FirstFondo clinic group ride up Cypress Mountain on August 11th. The weather … Continue reading →

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Training for the Granfondo Week 3

Posted on June 16, 2013 by petergsimmons

This was a short training week, as I was out of town on business. Managed to get in a run to BLanca and back on Tuesday morning, before heading to the airport to catch the flight. As my main bike … Continue reading →

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Training for the GranFondo Official Week 1

Posted on June 2, 2013 by petergsimmons

I signed up for My First Fondo training clinic organized by Cycling BC. The first session started on Wednesday and was probably the wettest evening I had been out in quite a while. I decided to ride my hybrid bike, … Continue reading →

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Trying out the new roadbike with clipless pedals

Posted on March 17, 2013 by petergsimmons

I bought the Cervelo R3, and finally got it out on the road today after many weeks of rain. I am a newbie to the world of clipless pedals. Everyone tells me that I will crash or fall. I tried … Continue reading →

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