Ten Speed Dive, Training in Tucson, AutoPhoto!

***Note, I meant to publish this a while ago, say the beginning of fall… But here it is.***
With many disciplines and even more schedules based on regional weather, and culture, cycling at times can be a varied and diverse sport. As a national team with no regional base Colavita NM has riders participating in an assortment of cycling activities. Josh L. is in Portland, and staying true to the Cyclo-Cross crazy North West he is running jumping and riding his way through the mud, thoroughly enjoying himself. Garrett W. just wrapped up his road racing season in Florida and is taking a well deserved rest before preparing for next season.

I have just completed a rest that included some Mountain Biking in Santa Fe and a lot of hiking around the Sandia mountains in New Mexico. Off time for both Garrett and I involves a break and an opportunity to step away from training to contemplate the previous season and plan for the future. Time Trialing is high up on our list of things to improve as it’s always a sure way to increase General Classification, and can always be worked on.

For now though, I’m just putting on base miles, long relatively slow miles. I will be working to improve on the overall amount of work my body can handle. So that when I start on more specific workouts for the 2009 season I can handle an increased load. And therefore reap more benefits for my racing. The increased capacity for work will also increase my ability to stay fresh during stage races and handle longer more intense blocks of racing. Admittedly October is early to start training and planning for a season that begins months from now. But I feel my motivation is high and a longer slower peak will allow my form to carry longer. So for now I’m spending a lot of time riding a local Tucson ride, “big square” and heading up Mt, Lemmon.

Cheers,

Emiliano Jordan