An Evening in Fast Company: Team HTC-Highroad at Cynergy Cycles
On Monday evening, Cynergy Cycles hosted the charity gala “An Evening in Fast Company: Team HTC-Highroad at Cynergy Cycles.” The event, which benefited the “Right to Play” organization, presented the 2011 Amgen Tour of California HTC-Highroad Team. Upon arrival, guests were greeted by photos on the red carpet by photographer Brian Hodes along with the …
Cynergy Cycles “Be One with Your Bike” Event, a Night with BG Fit Experts
Cynergy Cycles “Be One with Your Bike” event brought cyclists together for an informative evening in downtown Santa Monica with presentations by world renowned Body Geometry Fit expert Dr. Andy Pruitt and Body Geometry Product designer Dr. Roger Minkow. Cyclists packed the 7000 square foot Specialized Concept Store, which also features many additional brands and …
Interview with Ivan Dominguez
We recently caught up with the newly retired Ivan Dominguez. Ivan raced professionally for teams such as Saturn Professional Cycling Team, Colavita Olive Oil pb Bolla Wines, Health Net pb Maxxis, Toyota-United, Fuji-Servetto, Rock Racing and most recently Jamis-Sutter Home before retiring at the end of the 2010 season. Nicknamed the “Cuban Missile”, Ivan went …
To Shim or Not to Shim?
As a coach and professional bike fitter I always here this question “should I shim”? The answer to that question depends on what are you trying to accomplish. I would have to say 90% of the time shimming is like putting a band-aid on the problem. Putting a shim in the shoe or on the …
Interview with Neil Shirley – From Rider to Writer
We caught up with the recently retired Neil Shirley as he transitions from life as a professional rider to life as a professional writer. Over the past few years, Neil has generously shared his race journals with SoCalCycling.com and now will continue to write as an editor for Road Bike Action. The past two seasons, …
Pre-season Resistance and Base Training
In the last installment of Training Time, we discussed your Off-Season Break and Activities. In short, upon the end of your racing season (typically August-September in southern California), you should simply rest until your energy levels are up. When that is accomplished, it is time to do some cross-training and core strengthening activities to retain …
