Have you ever wondered what an annual training plan looks like? Why does the big picture even matter? As an athlete, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day training rides and focus on the next big event (“Why was my power so low today?!” you might say). As a coach, however, one of […]
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Start the year off right Off season is the perfect time of year to reset your mind and body and spend some time addressing the natural imbalances that have developed over the course of the season. We begin our early season training with an intentional focus on functional movement, mobility and neuromuscular control exercises. Functional […]
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It’s hard to believe the 2019 season is coming to a close for many of our athletes. We wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past year and recognize all of the incredible accomplishments our athletes have achieved. We also had the exciting addition of Jackson Duncan to our coaching staff this year! […]
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At just 16 years old, Haley Randel is making her mark in the mountain biking world. In 2019 alone, she’s racked up an impressive number of victories and podiums, including selection to the 2019 MTB World Championships Team for the United States, a gold medal at USA National MTB Championships in the Team Relay, and […]
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Join us as we ramp up for one of the most exciting races of the year, San Rafael Sunset Criterium! We give you a 3-part video series sharing tips on how to race the course, how to fuel for an evening event, race-day video coverage and rider interviews. Join AchievePTC Coaches Dana Williams, Sofia Marin, […]
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Summer is here! If you live in the Bay Area, you may be asking yourself if overcast, foggy weather really counts as summer. But like many Bay Area cyclists, we often head out to hot environments to race and ride our bikes and the heat often comes as a big shock to the system. This […]
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Take a look and hear from the riders of Dolce Vita Cycling Team at the 2019 Berkeley Hills Road Race. Team members discuss their pre-race strategy, rider roles, execution, and how the race played out to get two Dolce riders on the podium in the Cat 3 men’s race, and a victory in the Cat […]
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Written by Coach Sofia Marin There are few bike races as iconic as the Tour of Flanders. Known for its narrow cobbled roads, pitchy steep climbs and infamous Belgian weather, De Ronde van Vlaanderen is a Spring Classic nearly every cycling enthusiast has heard of. There’s a reason De Ronde (as it’s affectionately called among […]
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Do you want to learn what goes into racing as a team? If so, this blog is for you! On the heels of Chico Stage Race, we interview former pro cyclist and captain of Team Mike’s Bikes p/b Equator Elite P/1/2 squad Roman Kilun. Roman and AchievePTC Coach Ryan discuss the advantages of working as […]
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Preparation is everything Perhaps you’ve tried your hand at road racing and criteriums and now you’re ready to take things to the next level with multi-day events. Whether you’re a seasoned stage racer or interested in dipping a toe into multi-day events, showing up prepared will allow you to get the most out of your […]
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