We partner with Dorian Adam at Embark Fitness to provide year-round strength training and winter indoor cycling for our team.
- For riders ages 13 – 18 who want improve fitness, athletic ability and durability.
- WHAT: Periodized strength & endurance program that meets athletes where they are and measures improvement.
- WHY: Once riders are training multiple days per week for many months it’s important to balance cycling adaptations with other movements; plus it’s an educational environment where we discuss science, nutrition, training habits and help riders reach their fitness goals.
- REQUIRED: Must be ready to do challenging physical work, follow instructions in the weight room, and be self-motivated to improve.
2024 8-Week Team Strength Session: “Winter 1”
- 12 spots available
- Mondays 1/22/24 – 3/11/24 4:30-5:30 PM
- Coached by Dorian Adam, owner Embark Fitness and CJC head coach Bill Warburton
- Winter plan: varied progressive external and body weight loading focus on eccentric work, weekly circuit with variable heart rate intervals for power, acceleration, speed. Recovery time built into session.
- Includes 2 FTP tests (Functional Threshold Power) on 1/29/24 & 3/4/24. Cycling shoes (SPD) are preferred but not necessary and loaners available.
- Additional workshop on nasal breathing for performance cyclists (date TBD).
- $135
2/1/24 NOTE: we began on 1/22 but riders are welcome to join in when they’re ready! Online enrollment isn’t available so email Bill@cogwild.com to join.
Indoor Winter Rides
Performance Cycling with Stages
CJC riders can join any of the daily instructor-led rides available at discounted 10-class pack rate. Data driven program yielding all ride metrics to track performance.
Suggested rides to join:
- Monday 6a – with Abbi Hamlin (elite rider, nutritionist and coach)
- Monday / Weds – 7:15a with Derek Cuny (former pro, now local shredder and coach)
- Tuesday 5:30p – with Sarah “Eddie” Edwards (Cog Wild guide, elite rider, assisted CX Team)
- Wednesday 6a – with Jen Leubke (former pro rider and triathlete, now elite rider and coach)
- Thursday 6p – with Sarah “Eddie” Edwards
Join a ride:
- Buy a 10-pack — regularly $175, discounted to $150 for CJC riders, email Coach Bill for the link and discount code.
- Then register for your classes directly at https://www.embark-fitness.com/class-schedule