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Oct 25
Team CF is now Rare Disease Cycling
Post by: James Wilson
Message from the Director. Team CF has transitioned to the new name of Rare Disease Cycling! This is not so much a new organization but rather the natural evolution of our previous cycling group called Team Cystic Fibrosis (CF) whose goals were to raise awareness and money for research for the rare disease CF. For… Read more
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Sep 30
Six UltraCross Podiums for Team CF at Iron Cross
Post by: News
Kelly and Pflug each place second in category. Team CF presence was solidly felt this past weekend both out on the race course and in the end on the podiums at the eleventh (XI) edition of Iron Cross. Jesse Kelly and Gerry Pflug each placed second in their respective classes, while Stephanie Swan, Selene Yeager,… Read more
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Sep 24
Pflug Flats, Rallys for Second at 3-Peaks
Post by: News
Swan finishes 4th among Women. Team CF single speed superstar Gerry Pflug and Team CF UltraCross specialist Stephanie Swan made their way to Banner Elk, North Carolina for race #5 of the American UltraCross Series. Dubbed “America’s Hardest Cyclocross Race”, Three Peaks USA covers 55 miles of hilly gravel terrain in western North Carolina. Gerry… Read more
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Sep 24
Winding Down
Post by: Cheryl Sornson
A late season update. I’ve stacked the last three weekends up with big rides. First it was Fool’s Gold in GA where I was able to clinch the win along with the National Ultra Endurance title. Winning a trip to La Ruta topped it all off. The following weekend brought on The Terror Of Teaberry,… Read more
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Sep 24
Spreng Wins Revenge of the Rattlesnake
Post by: News
Mayuric 4th in 30th edition race. Team CF elite rider Rob Spreng won the 30th anniversary edition of the Revenge of the Rattlesnake, formerly known as the Canaan Mountain 40K. The race known simply among mountain bike racers as “Rattlesnake”, is one of the oldest continuously run single loop backcountry mountain bike races in existence…. Read more
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Sep 23
Tip of the Week – Leading Up to a Race
Post by: Cheryl Sornson
Leading up to a race, I make sure that my recovery includes restocking my glycogen stores after training sessions. During any training over 90 minutes I am sure to be fueling while riding and then directly after training I refuel. Within 30 minutes I get some protein, carbs, electrolytes, and water in my body. It… Read more
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Sep 17
Pittsburgh Cycle for Life
Post by: Stephanie Swan
The Pittsburgh Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Cycle for Life took place on September 15, 2013. Lauren DiMaria of the CFF worked tirelessly to secure sponsors, register riders, get the course approved with PennDOT and municipalities, and put together a great after-party. Course design, headed up by Stephanie Swan with essential support from the Pittsburgh Team CF riders,… Read more
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Sep 16
Tip of the Week – Hardtail or Full Suspension?
Post by: Roger Masse
Hardtail or Full suspension? I get that question a lot. The answer is… definitely… without a doubt… It depends. It depends on who you are, what kind of rider your are, and what kind of course will you be riding. Let’s back up a bit. What are we talking about when we say Hardtail or… Read more
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Sep 10
Team CF Dominant in 2013 NUE Series
Post by: News
Last week’s Fools Gold at the Montaluce Winery in Dahlonega, GA marked the end of the 2013 National Ultra Endurance (NUE) Series. The ever present blue and white of Team CF dominated the series throughout the year and in the end, when all the points were tallied, swept the top-three positions in the Men’s Open,… Read more
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Sep 9
Tip of the Week – Keeping it Clean
Post by: Gerry Pflug
Having a clean drivetrain is one of the most important parts of keeping a bicycle running smooth and having a clean chain will also help prevent costly repairs. The most critical part of the drivetrain to keep clean is the chain. There is much more to keeping a chain clean than just spraying it with… Read more
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Sep 3
Team CF Podiums At NUE Events On Two Coasts
Post by: News
Christian Tanguy locks 2013 NUE Series Championship In a rare National Ultra Endurance (NUE) Series double header weekend, the dark blue and white of Team CF uniforms had podium finishes on two coasts. The Park City Point-to-point and the Shenandoah Mountain 100 together provided the penultimate weekend for NUE racing in 2013. Park City Point-to-point… Read more
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Cycle for Life Events
Cycle for Life is a one-day tour where hundreds of men and women will come together to participate in an event to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. Participants have the choice of a half metric ride (31 miles) or a metric century option (62 miles). The bike tour is a fully supported journey with stocked rest stops every 10-12 miles, support and gear (SAG) vehicles, on-site medical services, and much more. This unique event empowers participants to take action and demonstrate their fight in finding a cure in a tangible, emotional and powerful way.
Team CF will be participating in the following Cycle for Life events:
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View the entire 2013 Cycle for Life Event Schedule.
See why comedian Lewis Black wants you to join CF Cycle for Life!.
Welcome to the Team CF Bike Club Coaches Corner
The Coaches Corner is part of the benefits package offered to Team CF Bike Club Members. It provides access to Team CF Elite Team members for training advice on how to best accomplish your cycling goals. To access this benefit, send an email to: coachescorner@teamcf.org Please include your first name, hometown, state and your question for one of our coaches. Each week one of the Club Team Managers will review the week’s questions and provide answers which will appear as posts on the front page in the Coaches Corner area. Details of posts in this area are password protected. Coaches Corner also provides a training plan developed by fitness expert Selene Yeager. Join the Team CF Bike Club for $25 and get your password now!
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Feb 19
Welcome!
Post by: Kathleen Harding
Welcome to Coaches Corner! My name is Kathleen Harding, and I’ll be serving as one of the Club Team Managers and Coaches for training and fitness questions posted in this forum. I have raced cross country and 100 mile endurance events for the last several years while working as a full time elementary teacher. I… Read more
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Feb 12
Welcome to Coaches Corner!
Post by: Nikki Thiemann
Hello Club Team! My name is Nikki Welcome! I’ll be serving as one of the Club Team Managers and Coaches for training and fitness questions posted to this forum. My specialty is cyclocross, although I race mountain bike as well, and train mostly on the road. I have a full-time job as a high school Geometry… Read more
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Feb 1
Metric Century (62 mile) Training Plan
Post by: Selene Yeager
Hit your goal to ride a metric century (62 miles) in just three rides a week. This simple to follow plan will get you there in just 8 weeks. For 31 miles, there is a modification noted in the attachment. Selene Yeager is health, fitness and cycling expert and the author of Ride Your Way Lean:… Read more