Tour de France 2016 Preview - The Climbers

The 2016 Tour de France has a route that is very friendly to those who can climb well. For this reason the main GC contenders should do well in the polka dot jersey competition in their quest for vital seconds in the race for yellow.

Outside of those, there are the other climbing specialists who will likely focus on the climbing competition while helping their team leader.

This video takes a closer look at the contenders in the climbers' competition of the 2016 Tour de France.

Floyd Landis - Peddling differently in new venture

On the eve of the Tour de France, the race that he won in 2006, only to be disqualified about a week later, Floyd Landis launches a new venture.

Under the brand name Floyd's of Leadville, the former cyclist will be peddling in a way few, if any, will have seen him before.

Tour de France 2016 Preview - The Sprinters

This Tour de France Preview video takes a closer look at the Sprinters. The fast men that will battle for stage wins and Yellow during the opening week, and then continue the battle for Green all the way to Paris.

Tour de France Competition Part 4

The Tour de France 2016 starts on Saturday 2 July.
This video is the fourth of a 5 part series explaining how to enter and play the Coach Edu Tour de France competition for free.

Join me for some added enjoyment for the first three weeks of July. See you there.

Tour de France Competition Part 3

The Tour de France 2016 starts on Saturday 2 July.
This video is the third of a 5 part series explaining how to enter and play the Coach Edu Tour de France competition for free.

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Tour de France Competition: Part 2

The Tour de France 2016 starts on Saturday 2 July.
This video is the second of a 5 part series explaining how to enter and play the Coach Edu Tour de France competition for free.

Join me for some added enjoyment for the first three weeks of July. See you there.

Tour de France Competition: Part 1

The Tour de France 2016 starts on Saturday 2 July.
This video is the first of a 5 part series explaining how to enter and play the Coach Edu Tour de France competition for free.

Join me for some added enjoyment for the first three weeks of July. See you there.

Hiking and Trail Running: Alpujarras Spain

THE 2016 / 2017 ALPUJARRA HIKING SEASON IS HERE!
Are you and avid hiker or trail runner?
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The region of mountain villages known as Las Alpujarras clings to the southern flanks of the Sierra Nevada, cloven by deep, sheltered valleys and gorges which run down towards the Mediterranean.

The magnetism of Las Alpujarras – aside from the monolithic mountain scenery – lies in the region’s unusual Islamic heritage.
This was the last refuge of the Moors.
The Alpujarra, as it is popularly known, in the singular, is famous throughout Spain because of its unique mini-ecology.

This is ideal terrain for adventurous hikers and trail runners.
Now is your chance to enjoy an unforgettable hiking experience through Southern Spain's less-trodden camino, where you can roam alone above wispy clouds before descending for quiet nights in pilgrim-free villages.

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BEST BREATHING PATTERN for DISTANCE RUNNING

Breathing patterns in distance running play an important role in maximum absorption of oxygen and maximum expelling of carbon dioxide.

This video examines optimum breathing for running across different terrain.

OPTIMUM CALORIE INTAKE for DISTANCE RUNNING

So often we get caught up in the latest diet or nutrition trends that get promoted by a specific grouping within the fitness industry. Usually that grouping is the weight lifting / body building / fitness model industry. Athletes paid to promote various "bulking" supplement ranges.

I always need to check myself when switching sports that I adapt my nutrition to the sport I am doing as opposed to the one I was doing before.

That is what lead to this video. Share your opinion below too.

Hidden Benefits of COMPRESSION SOCKS

Compression socks - The Good The Bad and The Ugly. lets take a look at where and when compression socks give you the most benefit and when they may actually hinder your performance.

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AGE ILLUSION and PERCEIVED LIMITATIONS

So often I hear age as an excuse for why a person chooses not to follow a lifestyle of fitness and health. Yet at the same time there are those who choose a path of fitness well into their 70's and 80's and beyond. Training needs to be adapted for slower recovery.

But seriously, never let age be an excuse for you to justify your lack of health and fitness. Whatever your level of mobility, get moving.

Tour de Suisse 2016 Stage 9 Pantano wins final stage and Lopez retains Yellow

The final stage of the 2016 Tour de Suisse was supposed to be a short and intense affair. Then the weather moved in and created blizzard and near white out conditions across the tops of the two mountain passes along the route.

So the organizers cut the shortened stage down by about half for the safety of the riders. Even with only 60km of racing there was still enough intensity in the route to force splits in the peleton and changes within the GC, again.

Tour de France RUNNING CHALLENGE With Coach Edu

The Tour de France 2016 starts on 2 July and ends on 24 July. You may be wondering what in the name of Marathon this has to do with running. Allow me to explain.

I've put together a little running challenge that co-insides with the Tour de France. A fun challenge that helps keep you fit over the 3 weeks of the Tour and bring some variety into your daily running.

I don't know about you, but when I stumble upon a new run circuit, I tend to repeat that same run over and over again every day for weeks. This will guarantee that each run I do over those 3 weeks will be different.

If for some reason, you're not able to do the challenge yourself, share it with your friends. The more the merrier. Full details in the video and the link is at the top of the YouTube info box just under the video.

Tour de Suisse 2016 Stage 9 Preview Lopez in Yellow

The 9th and final stage of the Tour de Suisse is anything but a grand tour style procession with riders joking and laughing their way to the finish. Two massive HC climbs and the merest hand full of seconds separate the top three on the GC.

Tour de Suisse 2016 Stage 8 Izagirre wins and Lopez in Yellow

It was so almost Cancellara's day at his last Tour de Suisse before leaving the race to focus on the Swiss National TT championship next week. In the GC, the 16km time trial brought the fourth consecutive change to the yellow jersey, and the time gaps among the top 3 are now closer than they were before.

Tour de Suisse 2016 Stage 8 Preview: Barguil in Yellow

The time trial on stage 8 of the 2016 Tour de Suisse is less than half the length of what is a "normal" Swiss time trial. The circuit is perfectly suited to Fabian Cancellara, who will be pumped to take one final Swiss stage victory in his final season. Behind Spartacus, the battle is on to see how much time Geraint Thomas and Teejay van Gaarderen can claw back on the leaders.

Tour de Suisse 2016 Stage 7: Van Garderen wins and Barguil in Yellow

Stage 7 was the queen stage of the 2016 Tour de Suisse. And what a stage it turned out to be. When Van Gaarderen launched his attack 4km from the summit finish it was snowing at the finish line. Not only did he burn off the opposition, but he even burnt off the snowfall too, to finish in the sunshine.

Spanish Doping Trial Releasing 200 blood bags to WADA - all sports

The governing bodies of a large number of sports must be quietly crapping themselves at the moment. The Spanish "Operation Puerto" raid and doping case was always billed as a cycling scandal. Even the doctor in the center of the scandal always maintained cyclists represented about 20% of his client base - despite only cyclists being named and "outed" at the trial (50 of them).

Now WADA will get to DNA test and cross reference 200 blood bags to the DNA profiles on the athlete biological passport database. Let's look at which sports were opposing the release of this evidence to WADA.

Tour de Suisse 2016 Stage 7 Preview Kelderman in Yellow

Stage 7 of the 2016 Tour de Suisse is not only the third consecutive mountain top finish, but also the most brutal stage of the entire race. Any rider that has been over extending his effort over the previous two stages stands a real chance of blowing up spectacularly and losing bucket loads of time. Will Talansky take yellow or will Van Garderen make a dramatic come back? Vamos a ver (we shall see).

Tour de Suisse 2016 Stage 6: Weening wins and Kelderman in Yellow

Stage 6 of the 2016 Tour de Suisse, the second of three consecutive summit finishes. Many pre-race favourites got into trouble and lost time. Add to that the terrible weather conditions in the Swiss Alps and you have a case of last man standing rather than definitive race winning attacks.

Tour de Suisse 2016: Stage 6 Preview - Latour in Yellow

The second consecutive summit finish at the 2016 Tour de Suisse. This one, even tougher than stage 5. GC riders need to be vigilant on the 11% gradient to the finish as time gaps can open very quickly.

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Tour de Suisse 2016 Stage 5: Atapuma wins and Latour in Yellow

The first and relatively easiest of three consecutive mountain top finishes. Three of the pre-race favourites are now within 19 seconds of the lead and 14 seconds from each other. Others lost bigger chunks of time. Let's take a closer look.

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Criterium du Dauphine 2016: Stage 7 and the SECRET CERAMIC CHAIN that WON

Bike Tech Spotted at the stage 7 winners podium of the 2016 Dauphine. The ultra low friction ceramic chain that saves 5 watts of otherwise lost power. That's more than a 1% effective performance boost.

Let's take a closer look.

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Tour de Suisse 2016: Stage 5 Preview - Sagan in Yellow

At last the Tour de Suisse 2016 reaches the mountains and the GC boys can come out to play. Will Tejay or any of the others stamp down their authority on this first of three consecutive mountain stages or will they try and conserve energy? Vamos a ver (we shall see).

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Tour de Suisse 2016 Stage 4: Richeze wins and Sagan in Yellow

As predicted, having a 90 degree turn on a narrow road 150m from the finish line of a bunch sprint was always going to cause mayhem. You needed to be third wheel at worst to stand a chance. Luckily nobody crashed out on the dangerous corner, but it was oh so close to wiping out just about the entire peleton at the Tour de Suisse 2016.

Shoe vs Ankle Bone WAR - The Solution

Shoes vs Ankle Bones. For some it is chafing. For others much more. I remember a pair of Reebok's from about 15 years ago... Within the first 2 miles newly unboxed, they had sliced my right ankle so badly that my sock and brand new shoe were soaked in blood.

This video covers the strategy I used to solve my problem and may help you too.

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Tour de Suisse 2016: Stage 4 Preview - Sagan in Yellow

Stage 4 is the final stage at the 2016 Tour de Suisse where the sprinters and classics riders have a chance to shine. After this stage the roads tilt toward the heavens in classic Swiss Alpine style. Lets take a closer look.

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Tour de Suisse 2016 Stage 3: Sagan wins and takes Yellow

Rain slick roads and punchy climbs. You can be forgiven for thinking that you are at the spring classics. Little wonder that riders like Sagan could get clear over the final climb.

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Lance Armstrong to ride at Kalamazoo

Lance confirmed today that he will ride at Kalamazoo on Tuesday 14 June in support of the friends and loved ones of those killed and injured in the tragedy.

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Tour de Suisse 2016: Stage 3 Preview - Roelandts in Yellow

Stage 3 of the Tour de Suisse is a lumpy affair that should suit powerful classics riders like Matthews, Cancellara and Sagan. Lets take a closer look at why.

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Tour de Suisse 2016 Stage 2: Sagan wins - Roelandts in Yellow

Most of the "flat" stages of the Tour de Suisse resemble the classics of one day racing. If you are a sprinter that can get over climbs and can descend like a stone, you are in with a good chance. Just ask Peter Sagan.

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Criterium du Daupnine 2016 Stage 7: Cummings wins and Froome stays in Yellow

The seventh and final stage of the Criterium du Dauphine has a reputation for a change of race leader. This has happened for the past two years.

Chris Froome had to work extra hard to prevent it being three in a row.

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Tour de Suisse 2016: Stage 1 Preview - Cancellara in Yellow

Stage 1 of the Tour de Suisse is one that should favour sprinters who have the ability to get over hills. But with time bonuses available at the intermediate sprint and stage end, Cancellara will need to work hard to protect his yellow jersey.

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Criterium du Dauphine 2016: Stage 7 Preview - Froome in Yellow

For the past two years the yellow jersey at the Criterium du Dauphine has changed hands during the final stage. With four riders within 35 seconds of the lead, Froome will have to be vigilant.

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Fabian Cancellara Blasts to Prologue Victory at Tour de Suisse 2016

The technical prologue of the Tour de Suisse was hampered by rain slick roads. However, Spartacus had the skills and power in the part of the course where he needed it the most.

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Criterium du Daupnine 2016 Stage 6: Pinot wins Froome Yellow

Stage 6 was the Queen stage of the 2016 Criterium du Dauphine. It contained the only HC climb of the race and a Category 1 summit finish. All the elements for an epic GC battle. We were not disappointed.

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The Week In Tri: Compring Lance Armstrong to Six Time IM Kona winner - Episode #037

Highlights of THIS episode of THE WEEK IN TRI include:

Qualifying for Ironman Kona at age 49 - as a professional. Inspirational lesson for all of us that age is just a number.

We hear from the world's best triathlon coach why USA Triathlon ruined their medal chances for Rio (again) by poor team selection.

Daniela Ryf expands her complete dominance of Ironman and 70.3 racing.

All this and more in this week's episode as we take in the latest triathlon news from around the globe and preview the international races this coming weekend...

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Tour de Suisse 2016 Prologue Preview

The Tour de Suisse starts on 11 June with a six and a half kilometer prologue time trial. Riders to watch this year include Peter Sagan, Fabian Cancellara and Geraint Thomas.

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Criterium du Dauphine 2016: Stage 6 Preview - Froome in Yellow

Stage 6 is the Queen stage of the 2016 Criterium du Dauphine. It has the only HC climb of the race and plenty of room for Contador to strike back against Froom.

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Criterium du Daupnine 2016 Stage 5: Froome wins and wears Yellow

Chris Froom grabs the first opportunity of an Alpine stage finish to put Contador in trouble and lift the yellow jersey from the Spaniard's shoulders.

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Criterium du Dauphine 2016: Stage 5 Preview - Contador in Yellow

Stage 5 of the Criterium du Dauphine returns to the mountains and brings the GC battle into sharp focus.

Although the stage is only 140km in length, there are 7 climbs and the final climb of 40km to the finish is primed for a GC shakeup.

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Criterium du Daupnine 2016 Stage 4: Boasson Hagen wins Contador in Yellow

Stage 4 of the Criterium du Dauphine was always going to be a bunch kick. However, with an uphill final kilometer, it was always going to favor sprinters with superior watts per kg over pure fast men.

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Criterium du Dauphine 2016 Stage 4 Preview Contador in Yellow

Stage 4 is the final opportunity in the 2016 Criterium du Dauphine for the sprinters to shine. Expect the break to go early and try to stay away while the big GC teams rest their riders ahead of the tough last three stages.

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Criterium du Daupnine 2016 Stage 3 Aru wins Contador in Yellow

The route on stage 3 was a blend between a "classics style" stage, a bunch sprint and a late escape opportunity.

In the end all three elements combined to deliver an unlikely winner for this type of terrain.

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