Broad Details of Our Annual Pocatello Ride-Memorial Day-Monday May 29th

• the ride features four climbs (Buckskin, Pebble, Mink Creek, Scout Mountain), 70+ miles, 7000+ feet vertical
  
• departure from Sticks and Stones at 7 a.m.
• ride starts at 8:30 
• We are still sorting out transportation issues. More details to follow.

20th Annual Jay Anderson Memorial Tour of Marsh Creek Valley

Saturday May 27th

http://www.pebblecreekraceteam.com/

From Thomas: HBO's 'Tour de Pharmacy' Will Poke Fun at Pro Cycling, Mockumentary-Style | Bicycling

http://www.bicycling.com/culture/tour-de-pharmacy-hbo?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=Social&utm_term=905444082&utm_campaign=Bicycling

 

Loic Bruni's Midnight MTB Ride on a Trail lit by a Drone!

 

Training Pearls

Here's a link to an podcast and videos that most might find helpful:

http://fasterskier.com/fsarticle/nordic-nation-stephen-seiler-training-intensity/

The executive summary:

• Threshold training is the worst of both worlds (not hard enough for good stimulus, but it creates a very big stress, training load or EPOC.)
• 80/20: 2 in every ten sessions should be hard, in excess of 90-92% of maximal heart rate
• Volume of training is important, but it has to be easy, even walking hills if necessary. The volume of training is integral to the adaptation process, but only when done easy.
• Increasing the volume of VO2max, interval time is critical to the adaptation process

LONELY ISLAND by Etienne Van Rensburg with rider Matt Hunter

LONELY ISLAND' Produced by Etienne Van Rensburg, with filming by Etienne Van Rensburg and Bryn North, riding by Matt Hunter. Filmed in Madeira Island, for the Enduro World Series Madeira Film Festival - sponsored by Visit Madeira and Freeride Madeira.

IMBA call to action: Defend US National Monuments! - Bikerumor

image copyright IMBA
https://www.bikerumor.com/2017/05/15/imba-call-action-defend-us-national-monuments/

Bear Lake Classic Road Race, May 12th to 14th

Race Bear Lake May 12-14 - Four Races over Three Days It's long been one of the Utah Cycling Association's favorite spring races. This year it's bigger and better. If you haven't already - SIGN UP NOW! In addition to the traditional road race around Bear Lake and hill climb, we've added a individual time trial and circuit race. You can race one, two, three or all four - we'll keep track of the results omnium style and reward those who stick with it until the end. Free Bike the Bear bicycle socks for all participants and a free lunch at the finish line Saturday morning. We also have a non-competitive 50 mile or 100 mile gran fondo version of the race for those who feel a little less 'racey' Online registration closes FRIDAY, MAY 12 at NOON. Day-Of-Registration available for $50 Registration Links Register for all four races for one low price Friday, May 12 - Hill Climb Saturday, May 13 - Road Race & Gran Fondo Saturday, May 13 - Individual Time Trial Sunday, May 14 - Circuit Race Register for all four races for one low price Race Flyer And Information

David Cachon: How to Be a Good Mountain Biker

Hunter Brown: King of the Neighborhood Dirt Jumpers

Hunter built these very solidly engineered jumps and he rides them like a pro.

West Fork of Mink Creek Near Pocatello

Today was my first ride of the season in the Pocatello area. Conditions were ideal lower on the trails, but still pretty snowy higher up as evidenced by the photos. Yesterday was my first ride of the season without arm and leg warmers, so I am grateful for the snow to have a point of reference even whiter than my skin. I am looking forward a great deal to our annual Pocatello road ride (Buckskin, Pebble Creek, Mink Creek, Scout Mountain). We have not finalized a date yet, but possibly Saturday May 27th or Saturday June 3rd. 

BMC headlines list of Tour of Utah teams | Cyclingnews.com

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/bmc-headlines-list-of-tour-of-utah-teams/

Giro d'Italia descending competition met with resistance from peloton | Cyclingnews.com

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/giro-ditalia-descending-competition-met-with-resistance-from-peloton/

DON'T LOOK DOWN - Mountain Biking Portal Trail - Moab, Utah

Shooting Fjords and MTB - Chasing Trail Ep. 11 - Norway