Tucson, Arizona The Best Place To Train During The Winter

Looking for a place to train during the winter months? Tucson, Arizona is the place to be.

6 reasons why Tucson, Arizona is the best place to train during the winter months.

1. Tucson’s Shoot Out is the best group bike ride in the country according to Bicycling Magazine. Many top pro riders can be found on Saturday’s Shoot Out ride. For a map of the ride check out this link: http://www.roadbikerides.com/ride/view/shootout_/77
2. The weather is awesome! Yes the mornings can be a little chilly the average temperature during the day range from the 60′s to 70′s.
3. Mt Lemmon Climb. The climb up Mt Lemmon is one of the best climbs in the US. Lance Armstrong trained in Tucson and was found climbing up Mt Lemmon on a frequent basis. http://www.roadbikerides.com/ride/view/mt_lemmon_/117
4. For all you triathletes out there Tucson has one of the best master swim programs in the country call Ford Aquatics Masters Swimming.
5. Some great early season races. The Valley of the Sun Stage race is a great early season stage race which is set for February 13th to 15th.
6. Tuesday morning FairWheel Bikes group ride. This is a crazy fast 36 mile group ride. Be prepared for some suffering. www.roadbikerides.com/ride/view/fair_wheel_bikes_tuesday_group_ride/5062

If you are coming to Tucson to train check out A Guide To The Best Bike Rides In Tucson Arizona.

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Off Season Weight Control for Cyclists

One of the biggest challenges for cyclists during the off season is keeping the weight off.

There is good article over on PezCycling news written by Bruce Hendler.

Bruce recommends a couple of good books on the subject:

1. In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto
2. Rethinking Thin: The New Science of Weight Loss—and the Myths and Realities of Dieting

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