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03/23/2026

This weekend. The weather looks good.

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10/24/2025

If you are looking to get into the Lifetime Gran Prix for 2026. Here are some dates.

Application Process and Selection Timeline • Applicants must submit a complete application prior to the application deadline.
• Link will be available on October 27
• Application Guidelines released: October 20
• Application Opens: October 27
• Application Closes: November 5th
• Final day to withdraw application: November 10
• Selections Notified: November 11

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02/25/2025

Your latest update on Nice world champs.

UCI searching for a new organiser, new venue and possible new date

01/28/2025

Here are some of the latest rule updates. Please take a look.

In a significant development for the sport, the Executive Board of World Triathlon has approved a series of updates to the

12/19/2024

The calendar is setting up. What does yours look like?

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11/13/2024

Join Coach Joe next Wednesday for a great session how to plan your season. Thanks to Elite Cycling for hosting.

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10/30/2024

Good swimming reads.

And we are wrapping up Swim Month today with our 5th and final post on pool tools and why we use them! We hope you've enjoyed this little mini series.

Today we are going to discuss the snorkel and the ankle band! So let's dive right in.
The Snorkel. This is a great tool for someone that is a beginner swimmer as it allows you to breathe easier and focus on technique.
The purpose -> A snorkel can improve breathing technique and body alignment. Athletes don't have to turn their head to take a breath and can instead focus on other aspects of the swim stroke or body position.
Importance -> Snorkels are useful for swimmers who struggle with breathing alignment and timing.
One way to use it -> Practice with body alignment during different phases of the freestyle stroke.

And now on to the Ankle Band!
The purpose -> Ankle bands force total upper body focus by eliminating leg use.
How it works-> The bands tie your ankles together preventing you from kicking.
Importance -> Bands help develop much better body position and balance in the water.
Why we like them: Often, athletes will kick while using a pull buoy and this eliminates the ability to do so.

A quick reminder as we close out the series: tools used incorrectly or over used can create dependency and decrease performance. Use these for specific sessions of your swim only!

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09/10/2024

This Thursday!!

Come hangout at Elite Cycling with me the crew. We will be chatting about how to prepare for your next gravel event.

Let's go!!

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Join us for a fun and informative101 Clinic w/Coach Joe Strandell to learn all the tips and tricks for getting started with gravel riding!