Training Resources
Cycling Fitness Lecture Series
Cycle Oregon offers three different Fitness Lectures to get you prepared for an amazing Cycle Oregon experience – join one or all three to build your complete program.
It’s a great opportunity to meet other riders just like you with a common goal. Cycle Oregon and STRADA coaches will supply you with the information you need to build your off-bike training plan and instruct you on how to perform specific exercises and movements. You will be given an opportunity to practice what you’ve learned. This is an interactive learning experience so please come in loose fitting athletic clothes.
Location
This evening series will be held at the Cycle Oregon office, 2124 N. Flint Ave., Portland (map/directions).
Registration
Each lecture is limited to 30 participants. If you’d like to sign up for one or more of the lectures, please send an e-mail to info@cycleoregon.com indicating which lecture(s) you’d like to attend.
Lecture Topics
Strength Training for Cyclists
Build Your Base & Get Stronger
Wednesday, April 13, 6-8 p.m.
Core, Balance & Agility
The Middle of it All
Wednesday, April 20, 6-8 p.m.
Flexibility, Injury Prevention & Nutrition
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Cycling
Wednesday, April 27, 6-8 p.m.
STRADA
This year Cycle Oregon is offering the following set of training resources for you – everything from training rides to customized long-distance training plans. These training programs are for riders of all ages and abilities. Whether your goal is to improve your cycling skills, ride a century or take on something really big like the Cycle Oregon Week Ride, these resources are available to give you the bike skills and body you need. Get results with a training program, training rides, coaching on and off the bike, drills and chalk talks.
For more information on any of these training resources, please contact STRADA at 503-493-2413.
Training Rides
($35 per ride, or $100 for the whole series)
Click here for more information or to register for the Training Rides.
STRADA offers training rides for all ages and abilities to get you the bike skills and conditioning you need to have a great time on your Cycle Oregon ride. All training rides will begin with riders gathering for a chalk talk that covers fitness and cycling issues. Your coaches will then run you through drills and give you specific techniques to work on before you set out on the ride. Once on the ride, coaches will be giving additional instruction, guidance and tips on a group and individual basis.
This isn’t just a ride – it’s an opportunity to learn, so be prepared to work on techniques and ask questions.
Early Season Training Ride
Cycle Flat Roads for Spring
Saturday, May 14
Mid Season Training Ride
Cycle Western Wine Country
Saturday, June 25
Late Season Training Ride
Cycle Larch Mountain
Saturday, August 13
Training Programs
Don’t live near Portland? Just want to train on your own? STRADA has the perfect training options for you. Choose from a 20-week cycling plan that will guide you through daily mileage and cycling drills, or try a custom-built program that’s created just to fit you.
20-Week STRADA Cycling Program – $35
Need a little guidance? This training program will give you a plan to put the wheels in motion. STRADA offers three different 20-week training programs based on this year’s route. The STRADA Cycling Program will outline your riding by day, including mileage and drills. Choose your program based on your cycling level and get to work!
STRADA Custom Fit Training Program – $150
This program is custom-built so that it truly fits your life – it looks at the whole person. Be prepared to discuss your current fitness level, riding ability, training time available, lifestyle, injuries, concerns and goals. You’ll start by completing an extensive questionnaire followed by a personal consult (either in person or via phone) with one of STRADA’s coaches. Then they’ll create a custom-fit program just for you.