Phil's Hills: Speedwell Forge Repeats

Ride Leader: Phil Newswanger

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Join me for Phil’s Hills, a 6-week series of structured rides designed to boost your overall fitness and build the climbing legs you'll need for epic summer adventures!

What to Expect:

• Pace: We'll maintain a comfortable average pace range of 14-16 mph.
• No-Drop Policy: You'll never be left behind! We'll regroup after all climbs to ensure everyone stays together.

Weekly Schedule:

• Tuesday Nights: Hill Repeat Intervals
• Our Tuesday night rides will focus on building strength and endurance through structured hill repeats.
• Route: Expect a total distance of approximately 15 miles, including 3 loops of a circuit featuring a climbing segment.
• Focus: We'll emphasize maintaining a consistent climbing tempo, active recovery between efforts, and repeating the climb to build power and efficiency.
• Thursday Nights: Steady Tempo with a Climbing Challenge
• Our Thursday night rides will build your endurance with a steady Zone 2-3 effort.
• Featured Climb: Each Thursday ride will include a designated climb where we'll push the pace a bit harder.
• Route Repetition: To help you track your progress, the Thursday night routes will repeat every other week, allowing you to gauge your improvement over the same segments.

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Helmets are mandatory. No earbuds or audible music-playing devices. Please bring water, and a basic repair kit (spare tube, tire levers, pump/CO2 inflator).