CTS Progressive Power Classes 5 and 6

By 0 Comments
CTS Progressive Power Classes 5 and 6 target aerobic conditioning. The workouts hit your Tempo and Steady State ranges. These are the ranges where riders spend much of their time out on the road or trails. Let's dig in to Classes 5 and 6. Editorial Note: If this is the first CTS Progressive Power article you are reading, as an FYI, it is a part of a series. The initial introduces the...

CTS Progressive Power Classes 3 and 4

By 0 Comments
CTS Progressive Power Classes 3 and 4 predominately consist of muscular strength conditioning. These classes will set you up for the core of the CTS Progressive Power interval training series. That is, training at or just below lactate threshold. Editorial Note: This article is a part of a series. The initial introduces the CTS Progressive Power interval training series. The second covers Class...

CTS Progressive Power Class 2 – Field Test Verification

By 0 Comments
This article covers CTS Progressive Power Class 2 - Field Test Verification, and is the third in the CTS Progressive Power Interval Training series. Make sure to read the initial article introducing the series and the second covering the CTS Field Test.  Overview 10 minutes warmup2 1 minute Power Intervals (cadence of 110 rpms and above), 1 minute recovery after each3 10...

CTS Progressive Power Class 1 – Field Test

By 0 Comments
As indicated in The Unpaved Hub's article introducing the CTS Progressive Power Interval Training, we will post a summary of each class found in the CTS Progressive Power series. The summaries will briefly explain the intervals included in the class, and provide some tips based upon our years of experience using the program. Please see our initial article for an overview of the series or if...

CTS Progressive Power Interval Training

By 0 Comments
Everyone has been there during a long, cold, and snowy winter. Weary from riding outside and braving the elements over the course of the first part of winter. Tired of aimlessly grinding it out on the indoor trainer. Looking for some structure to keep the drive alive. Enter Carmichael Training Systems' CTS Progressive Power interval training series, circa 2008. Don't get us wrong. We know you...

A “dumb” trainer is smart enough!

By 0 Comments
We at The Hub prefer to be outside riding, running, skiing, hiking . . . well, anything outdoors. However, there are times when being indoors is necessary either because of time constraints, specific training sessions, or inclement weather. Those occurrences are so limited we don't see the need in having a "smart" trainer or Peloton bike. Nothing but respect for those that do. Variety is the...

Bavington 50 Gravel Route

By 0 Comments
The Bavington 50 gravel route includes some of the best and most accessible gravel roads in the Pittsburgh area. The route center is Hillman State Park, colloquially referred to by local mountain bikers as Bavington (the name of a town near the park). The route takes you on many of the wonderful gravel, farm, and country roads in northwest Washington County, PA and some in the northern panhandle...

Industry Standard Guide to Gravel (ISGG)

By 0 Comments
Gravel cycling is popular for many reasons. One draw to the discipline is the varying terrain and gravel road types encountered on any given ride. The variability keeps things interesting. However, it also raises a lot of questions and concerns about bike and tire choices. Enter the “Industry Standard Guide to Gravel (ISGG).” As explained in Selene Yeager’s Gravel! book (a great read,...

Trail User Best Practices During PA Hunting Season

By 0 Comments
Unpaved cyclists and trail runners in western Pennsylvania are fortunate to have a plethora of public lands venues to ride, run, and explore. In Pittsburgh, trail users have ready access to, among others, the Allegheny County Parks and the Pennsylvania state parks, forests, and game lands. However, trail users should be both aware and cautious when accessing public lands this time of year. Why...

Mountain Biking and Trail Running the North Park Trails

By 0 Comments
About North Park is the largest park in the Allegheny County network, consisting of just over 3,000 acres. The next closest park in size is South Park, which is approximately 1,000 acres smaller. North Park was dedicated in 1927. The Park has not stopped growing since, including the construction of miles and miles of North Park Trails. Three crown jewels taking up large chunks of the 3,000 acres...