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10th 2010f August 2010
Posted in: August 2010,Bike,Ironman 101,Race,Run,SpeedTheory Newsletters,Swim
For everyone heading to Penticton for Ironman Canada on August 29th, we’ve made a list of (often forgotten) items that you will need before, during, and after the race.
Please click on the list to download it.
08th 2010f August 2010
Posted in: August 2010,Ironman 101,Meet the Elite
Gearing up for Ironman Canada? Want to make the most of the race this year?
Then come to SpeedTheory next week to hear local pro Kyle Marcotte’s advice and tips on the course, race preparation, and all things IMC.
On Thursday, August 19th from 7:00pm to 8:30pm SpeedTheory will host a presentation and Q&A session by Kyle Marcotte, who is an Ironman Pro and a five-time Ironman Canada podium finisher.
Whether you are an Ironman veteran or newbie, Kyle’s insights and tips will help to ensure that you have the race possible.
Come by the store any time between 7:00pm and 8:30pm on Thursday Aug. 17th to ask anything about racing in a relaxed environment.
SpeedTheory is located at 735A 10th Avenue SW.
See you there!
07th 2010f August 2010
Posted in: August 2010,Bike,General,Race,SpeedTheory Race Team
SpeedTheory is proud to welcome the return of competitive cycling to Calgary’s downtown with the Downtown Speedfest Criterium.
This race promises spectators an awesome evening of entertainment due to the fast, high energy, and explosive format of the looped-race course.
Part of the 2010 Jason Lapierre Memorial Cycle Weekend, the Downtown Speedfest Criterium will take place on the evening of Aug 21, 2010 at 6th Street and 3r Ave. SW (near the Shaw Cable Building).
Organizers expect over 200 riders to participate in one of the five race categories (which range from beginner to professional).
Criterium (also called Crit) racing is one of the most exciting forms of bike racing. Spectators can expect an evening of high intensity racing. With a single lap taking anywhere from 45 to 75 seconds, riders will reach speeds of up to 60km/h during the course of the race. Crashes are not uncommon as riders battle for position into corners and fight to overtake each other in each lap.
Riders pass directly in front of spectators many times throughout the race and the race is easy to follow even for those new familiar to Crit racing. A professional announcer will also update the crowd on what is happening as the race progresses. Organizers anticipate that the event will draw top-level racers from across the province.
Admission to the race is free. This family-friendly event even includes a single lap kids-race at 4:30.
Event schedule:
- 4:30: Kid’s Race, 1 lap
- 5:00: Category 5, 35min + 3 laps
- 5:45: Category 4, 35min + 3 laps
- 6:30: Category 3, 40min + 3 laps
- 7:20: Women A/B, 35min + 3 laps
- 8:10: Category 1 and 2, 50min + 3 laps
The event is a fundraiser for the Jason Lapierre Memorial scholarship fund. The Jason Lapierre Memorial scholarship is open to any undergraduate student in the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, eligible students will be registered triathletes, varsity team distance runners, ski racers, or ski coaches.
For more information on this race or the rest of the 2010 Jason Lapierre Memorial Cycle Weekend, including registration for racers and a course guide, see www.speedtheoryteam.com.
Right click on the poster to download in full size.
06th 2010f August 2010
Posted in: August 2010,Race
SpeedTheory Calgary is proud to welcome athletes from across Canada and around the world to the Subaru Banff International Triathlon, which takes place on September 11, 2010.
Selected by Triathlete Magazine as one of the top 10 most anticipated races in the world, this sold-out event will see 750 racers compete in Olympic and Sprint distance races against the spectacular backdrop of Banff National Park.
This race environment offers everyone from recreational and elite athletes to spectators and volunteers the chance to participate in one of the most scenic races in Canada—if not the world! SpeedTheory mechanics and staff are ready to serve and support all the local and out-of-town athletes racing in Banff this Sept.
Athletes will begin the race by swimming in Two Jack Lake. Next, racers will bike along the breathtaking Minnewanka Loop and into the historic town of Banff. The run follows the banks of the glacier-fed Bow River before finishing downtown on famous Banff Avenue with the iconic Cascade Mountain as the backdrop to the finish line.
This course will favour spectators as much as racers, so if you’re free on race weekend, then consider making the trip to Banff to cheer on the athletes.
Stay tuned to the SpeedTheory newsletter to find out when registration for the 2011 Banff race open.
Visit www.triseries.ca/banff for more information on the Subaru Banff International Triathlon.
06th 2009f December 2009
Posted in: Ironman Calgary 70.3 - Personal Best e-zine,SpeedTheory Newsletters
OFF SEASON WEIGHT GAIN
1. Reward yourself: For anything… no matter how small, you’ve earned it.
2. Increase the number of times you eat per day: Don’t make any meals smaller, just try to eat one or more of the same sized meals per day. You can even try to have a meal of purely chocolate.
3. Donuts: Join the co-workers for a few. For a healthy work environment, competing with your coworkers is always beneficial, so why try to have a donut eating contest at work?
4. Get cable: there is no better way or excuse to plant yourself on the couch for endless hours of no activity.
5. Surf the web more often: It brought you to read this article, didn’t it? Sitting on you’re a$$ will only help to slow down your metabolic rate (unless you are getting excited about power meter posts).
6. Alcohol: preferably beer.
7. Add extras to your favorite caffeinated drinks: Double-doubles, triple-triples… frappacinos… you get it.
8. All you can eat buffets: this is a great chance to eat things that you would have never ordered off the menu in the first place, like chicken balls or cheesecake and blueberry pie (i.e. double dessert helpings)
9. Slurpees: These sugar drinks are simple but an effective way to gain weight. Please take caution, as slurpee headaches are exceptionally painful.
10. Anything worth eating is worth eating deep fried.
30th 2009f November 2009
Posted in: General,SpeedTheory Newsletters
Our lease is expiring. Where should we move? Cast Your Vote
Results so far…..
| Southwest | 55 | 34% |
| Northwest | 63 | 39% |
| Southeast | 13 | 8% |
| Northeast | 2 | 1% |
| Downtown | 29 | 18% |
| 162 | 100% |
12th 2009f November 2009
Posted in: General,November 2009
The Off-Season – How to Enjoy it and Stay Fit
Tip #1: Stock up on Healthy Stuff
It is more important then ever to stock your kitchen with healthy foods. Have healthy snacks handy. The more convenient they are, the more likely you are to eat them. Instead of thinking about what you shouldn’t eat, promise to eat your 3 to 5 servings of vegetables each day. Also, find good healthy recipes and stock up on the ingredients you need to make them Yummy Sporty Snack Food Recipes
Tip #2: Skip the Baking
Do you make baked goods for giving? Chances are you eat much of what you bake. Who wouldn’t? Instead make non-food gifts, or prepare ingredients for baked goods and put them in pretty jars–let your gift recipient bake it up. That way, they can eat it when they want it and you don’t have to be tempted in the kitchen.
Tip #3: Set Yourself up
Set-up a room in your house solely for training – it doesn’t have to be big and it doesn’t have to be pretty. Get a good trainer, an old TV and DVD player and some good training videos or action movies. If you have a dedicated spot and good equipment you will have no excuse not to train in-doors this winter.
Tip #4: Plan some “fun events”
Often the last thing we want to do in the off-season is race. However, one way to stay motivated and eat guilt-free in the off-season is to schedule some fun races or events. A great low key race series is the cross country series offered by the Calgary Road Runners. This series is all about who shows up (not who wins) and is all about fun. Also, it is sometimes fun to invite friends for a fun competition, like a computrainer race in your basement (or at SpeedTheory) or a track race or a swim 0ff. Keep it low key and keep it fun. You don’t want to have any stress at this time if year, and some low key races may remind you of why you got involved in this sport in the first place!
Tip #5: Hydrate
Keep your water bottle with you at all times. You should be drinking eight, 8-oz glasses of water each day. One handy trick is to buy a 64 ounce water jug. Fill it up in the morning and know that you need to finish it by the end of the day.
07th 2009f November 2009
Posted in: Bike,November 2009,SpeedTheory Newsletters
Last month we asked the question, what new bike brand should we add?
The results were clear – add Felt to the SpeedTheory Line-up.
27% 23% 41% 0% 9%13th 2009f October 2009
Posted in: Bike,SpeedTheory Newsletters
Speed Matrix Canada (SMC) is pleased to officially announce the release of their dynamic, high tech bike fitting system in association with Speed Theory. Through the use of infra-red LED’s, SMC is able to precisely fit any rider according to their individual needs and body specifications. The Speed Matrix Bike Fit is unlike any other bike fitting service offered in Alberta as it allows the rider to be fit in a dynamic situation with the utmost precision in identifying the important body angles for a given cyclist. The accuracy of the SMC system allows the rider to subsequently deliver maximum power while performing with optimal biomechanical efficiency gained from the fitting process. Correct alignment of the cyclist’s joints will also aid in reducing the discomfort and aches that are common to so many riders. In addition to increasing efficiency and reducing pain, the SMC Bike Fit will put each rider in the most streamline position possible which will decrease aerodynamic drag and ultimately improve race times. The diversity of the SMC Bike Fit system allows riders to be fit on multiple bikes across a wide range of bike categories from road to mountain and even cross. After the post-test has been completed, riders can also be shown video highlighting the improvement in their body positioning on the bike which will hopefully lead to more effortless riding. Our goal at Speed Matrix Canada is to ensure each cyclist is properly fit by examining every integral component in the sport of cycling. Whether you are the weekend warrior looking to eliminate discomfort or an elite triathlete looking to gain the competitive edge, contact Adam at (403)921-7337 to set up your personalized bike fit or check out our website at www.speedmatrix.ca for more information.
10th 2009f October 2009
Posted in: SpeedTheory Newsletters
The Interbike skuttle….
Interbike is an annual trade show in Las Vegas where retailers get to
spend two days test riding bikes in the desert followed by three days
of endless walking the trade show where everything cycling is present.
The 2010 product lines are unveiled and we finally get to see what
will be available for our store shelves next year.
So, what were the top 5 big items for 2010?
1) Power Meters. Training and racing with the instantanious feedback
of your wattage is considered by most experts to be the best way to
take your performance to the next level. Power meters range from
cycle computers who guess your power from your speed, gradient and
your weight to actual measuring tools built into cranks or hubs or
even tiny prototypes built into a Speedplay pedal (MetriGear). The
big players in the power meter world are SRM, Quarq cinco and
Powertap. SRM and Quarq are meters built into cranks while Powertap
is a rear hub that can be built into practically any wheel you want.
The prices for powermeters are not low with SRM being the most
expensive.
2) Shimano electronic shifting. When I first read about this, I
thought is was a joke. However, it clearly was not. I had the
opportunity to test ride the electronic shifting on both a road bike
and a triathlon bike. On the road bike, I found it interesting. But,
it didn’t blow me away. On the triathlon bike, it was amazing. There
are buttons to shift on both the aerobars and on the brake hoods. So,
shifting while climbing out of the aerobars is a breeze. Also,
shifting while in aero does not require any movement of your hands or
wrists. Just flick the button. I was most impressed with the front
derailler. a) It will shift with ease, even when under load. Have
you ever tried to switch into or out of your big ring while standing
up climbing? The electronic shifting did it with ease. b) automatic
front derailler trim. As you move from your small to large cog on
your cassette, the front derailler automatically trims so you never
get chain rub. Very nice touch.
3) Carbon is everywhere. Obviously, carbon fibre has infiltrated the
cycling world with most bikes being made with it now. Aluminum is now
a rarity. Carbon did not stop at frames though. You can now get a
carbon fibre swim goggle from Blue Seventy.
4) Cyclocross is gaining in popularity. Two years ago there were only
a handful of companies who had cross bikes. This year, almost
everyone has one (or more). And who can blame them. Cyclecross is
amazing fun and a great way to keep your fitness through the fall.
5) TYR finally entered the wetsuit market. TYR has been a mainstay in
the swim industry for decades. They have developed some of the
fastest swim suits on the planet. Now, they have entered the wetsuit
market with three very nice suits.