“The lunge is a weight training exercise that is used to strengthen the quadriceps muscles, gluteal muscles and the muscles comprising the “hamstrings“, the semitendinosus, the semimembranosus, and the biceps femoris. A long lunge emphasizes the glutes whereas a short lunge emphasizes the quadriceps.” (via Wikipedia) See how I emphasized “gluteal muscles” up there? That’s [...]

Some things I’ve participated in between my last post and this new shiny post: Self supported tour from my front door to Ipperwash Beach, Ontario. 98 of the hottest miles I’ve ever ridden. Tree Farm Relay – Our team took 10th, and I experienced intoxication and hangover in a span of about 6 hours. Stony [...]

This is the cycling “pre-season”, if you will. Most of us have (well, had) yet to do a real race this year, so during the spring thaw we doodle around on roads and multi-use paths (MUPs) trying to build up as many base miles as our bodies can handle. Last weekend marked the first team [...]

This month marks the start of the cycling season. While I’ve gotten out a handful of times over the winter, the weather is breaking and riding outside is becoming increasingly more tollerable. This week I actually commuted a couple of days. Felt awesome! Tomorrow I’m going to the shop to start the build on the [...]