Inspired by the current training period when we work on improving our maximum pedaling power, The Great Race is a short explosive maximal effort between 300 and 1000 meters.
Riders get to choose their own medium (trainer, road, track) and their own course or app. The one I prefer is on a smart trainer running FulGaz and the Packer Park Velodrome, a two lap, 700 meter course file. On the week of December 7 (2020) riders will begin to post to me their results including at least their distance and time plus their age/gender category. Those exhibiting results that are in line with some of the best in their respective categories I will award a "valuable" prize along with the appropriate and well deserved compliments. Follow this event for the targets for each age/gender class.
Prizes for the winners are going out this week!!!
At the completion of The Great Race it is clear that everyone working on improving their maximum power over the past 6 weeks has indeed raised that important feature of their riding fitness. The "winners" have all demonstrated that they can produce the power necessary (in their respective categories) to win races on the track, road, mtb, and cross.