| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday
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| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 March
LOWELL 50 Gravel RR |
1
Delta Crit 1pm
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| 2 | 3
Slaughterfest Midland 5:45pm |
4 | 5
Race Team Focus Ride TBD
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6 | 7 | 8
Delta Crit 1pm
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| 9 | 10
Slaughterfest Midland 5:45 pm
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11 | 12
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13
TCC Camp
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14
TCC Camp
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15
TCC Camp
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| 16 | 17
Slaughterfest Midland 5:45 pm |
18 | 19
Race Team Focus Ride TBD
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20 | 21 | 22
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| 23 | 24
Slaughterfest Midland 5:45 pm |
25 | 26
Race Team Focus Ride TBD
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27 | 28
Willow TT |
29
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| 30 | 1 May
Slaughterfest Midland 5:45 pm |
2 | 3
Race Team Focus Ride TBD
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4 | 5 | 6
Cone-Azalia Road Race
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April 2012 Schedule
February 13th, 2012Weekly Team Training Rides
February 13th, 2012
TCC-Race Team structured training rides April through September.
Day Time Location
Tuesday(s) 5:45pm Midland Tridge
Thursday(s) 6:00pm TBD (rotating)
Tuesday rides known as “Slaughterfest” are hosted by the Tri-City Cyclists. The TCC Race Team group generally will ride for 90-120 minutes of up tempo pace line with attacks and designated sprints.
Thursday rides will be focus centered on race technique preparation such as cornering, climbing or team tactics depending on the nature of up coming race events. Thursday structure rides are reserved for TCC-Race Team members, guests or riders of “A” group ability. Rides will last between 60-90 minutes. Ride location will vary as will the focus.
Stay tuned to team calendar!
2012 TCC-Race Team Spring Training Camp
February 13th, 2012Mark your calendars. The TCC-Race Team has announced details for 2012 spring training camp. Camp will take place April 13th-15th in West Branch Michigan. A host of training activities and events will be scheduled for both roadies and atb racers. Stay tuned for more information and activities agenda.
TCC-Race Team Announces 2012 Team Reimbursement
February 13th, 2012Reimbursement Policy for 2012
Total achievable reimbursement is $500 per racer. This policy was developed to encourage members to race as much as possible by aiding in the expense.
Race Fee Reimbursement Policy
- Total possible reimbursement = $400
- Must be a current TCC Club Member in good standing.
- Must be a current TCC Race Team Member as shown on your USAC License and in good standing
- Must wear approved race kit at race
- Must assist/volunteer for some aspect of the Tour de Frankenmuth and related activities
- Must keep journal of races which will include date of race, place of finish and amount of registration
- You will not be reimbursed for any related fees for race. This includes, but is not limited too, late fees, on-line registration, mileage, etc…
- DNF (Did Not Finish) will be reimbursed only if race was started. If race was not started, a DNF is not reimbursable
- Michigan Challenge Series Races (Road Racing) & Championship Point Series (Mtn Bike Racing) will be considered for reimbursement. The races for each category are listed on the following pages
- Once you have met the above requirements, you will be required to send proof of such to the TCC Race Team Director before deadline (deadline to be determined)
2012 Race Jersey/Kit Reimbursement Policy
- Total possible reimbursement = $100
- Must purchase a minimum of $100 in 2012 TCC Race Team apparel
- Race a minimum of 5 MBRA and/or MMBA Races
- Must be a current TCC Club Member in good standing
- Must be a current TCC Race Team Member as shown on your USAC License and in good standing
- Must wear approved race kit at race
- Must assist/volunteer for some aspect of the Tour de Frankenmuth and related activities
- Must keep journal of races which will include date of race, place of finish and amount of registration
- Once you have met the above requirements, you will be required to send proof of such to the TCC Race Team Director before deadline (deadline to be determined)
This policy is based on the success of our Tour de Frankenmuth race. Some or all of the reimbursement policy can be reduced or suspended at anytime without notice.
2012 Pre-Season Meet and Greet
February 7th, 2012TCC-Race Team will be hosting the first Meet and Greet at the Midland Brewing Company on February 12th at 1:30 p.m.
Sponsors, community supporters and new TCC-Race Team prospects are encouraged to come on out and meet the team and preview the 2012 season.
TCC-Race Team Spring Criterium Training Series
February 5th, 2012Tri-City Cyclist Race Team will host a series of training races formatted as criteriums at Delta College. These race simulations are a perfect opportunity to shift gears from the grind of winter base training. TCC-Race Team Training Series events are open to all TCC members and guests.
Event #1 – March 25th
Event #2 – April 1st
Event #3 – April 8th
As with other training events the options are endless regarding intensity, duration, etc that you choose to endure for your training plan. Prior to the events specifics will be discussed in detail.
Stay tuned for more details!
Weckle CAT3 in 2012!
January 26th, 2012After a successful 2011 season team captain Steve Weckle has been approved by USAC for upgrade to CAT3 for 2012.
Tri-City Cyclist Announce Tour de Frankenmuth as Lance Armstrong Junior Race Series for 2012
January 24th, 2012TCC and the TDF are pleased to announce the junior races will once again receive support from USA Cycling and the Lance Armstrong Junior Race Series on May 26th.
New Jersey Design
January 17th, 2012
2012 TCC Race Team Design.
Paul Rytlewski | Eating Smarter
January 11th, 2012Happy New Year! I hope everyone has been able to get out and enjoy some of the unseasonably warm weather we’ve been having.
It is that time of year again when everyone makes their new year resolution and most of those are usually related to eating habits so now would be a good time to talk about diet. I am not a dietician so if you have special dietary needs talk to a dietician.
So what are your daily caloric needs? Heck I don’t know and not sure if we need to know what they are, but what we do know and need to know is if we need to lose weight, gain weight and what foods are best for us as racers to eat. There are plenty of websites you can find what your caloric needs are if you feel the need to know.
What is the best way to lose or gain weight? It isn’t magic, there are no special diets so forget the fads and start counting calories. Want to lose weight eat 500-750 less calories a day. Want to gain weight eat 500-750 more calories a day. Get a calorie counting book or go to one of the many websites that will do it for you. Be honest and write down everything that goes in your mouth, do this for a minimum of two weeks. After a few weeks start cutting or adding the 500-750 calories a day, starting with the junk, pop, candy, chips etc. If you’re eating any of these foods that will probably do it as long as your activity level stays the same.
How does riding my bike affect my diet? Aerobic activity is mostly fueled by fat and carbohydrates and protein after about four hours, more on that later. Try to get these percentages from your daily calories, 60-65% carbohydrates, 15-20% protein, and 15-20% fat.
If you’re riding and racing don’t go on any of those protein diets, it will do more harm than good, here is why. Like I said earlier aerobic activity is fueled by fat and carbohydrates but after four hours or so of continuous exercise, up to 45% of fuel for energy can come from protein sources, mostly muscle. This is your body’s emergency measure, and should be minimized. Protein used for fuel cannot be used for cell repair or replacement, or muscle contraction. Bottom line you need to eat or drink carbohydrates for any rides over 2 hrs or risk muscle damage.
Riding at less than 70% of your maximum heart rate, fat is the main source of fuel, 70-85% a combination of fat and carbohydrate is used depending on how efficient your aerobic system is. This is why longer slower rides of 2-5 hrs are important, they train the body to use mostly fat as fuel. Above 85% is all carbohydrates, which we have about sixty minutes worth before the supply runs dry, so eat and drink those carbs when going hard!
I hope this has been helpful and see you on the road!
Paul
