Why do we ride? Marco Li and I are in Charlotte, NC for the NRC Presbyterian Charlotte Criterium. We arrived late yesterday night and needed to head out for a ride to flush out our legs from the long day in the car. We determined a route that we thought was safe enough to travel and We rode straight into a 24 hour charity ride (http://www.24hoursofbooty.org). The experience was amazing! First, it was in a great neighbourhood community. The residents were out on their front lawns with cheering stations, banners, music, drinks, food, etc. Friends, family, and rider support crews were scattered all the way around the 8 km loop. What an experience. There must have been 1500- 2000 cyclists of all abilities riding for someone who has had, currently has, or had passed away due to cancer. It raised a valuable question in my mind. Why do we ride? What are we riding for? Who will you ride for? Let us not forget the importance of this question. Happy Training. Enjoy the Ride!

Why do we ride? Marco Li and I are in Charlotte, NC for the NRC Presbyterian Charlotte Criterium. We arrived late yesterday night and needed to head out for a ride to flush out our legs from the long day in the car. We determined a route that we thought was safe enough to travel and We rode straight into a 24 hour charity ride (http://www.24hoursofbooty.org). The experience was amazing! First, it was in a great neighbourhood community. The residents were out on their front lawns with cheering stations, banners, music, drinks, food, etc. Friends, family, and rider support crews were scattered all the way around the 8 km loop. What an experience. There must have been 1500- 2000 cyclists of all abilities riding for someone who has had, currently has, or had passed away due to cancer. It raised a valuable question in my mind. Why do we ride? What are we riding for? Who will you ride for? Let us not forget the importance of this question. Happy Training. Enjoy the Ride!

Why do we ride? Marco Li and I are in Charlotte, NC for the NRC Presbyterian Charlotte Criterium. We arrived late yesterday night and needed to head out for a ride to flush out our legs from the long day in the car. We determined a route that we thought was safe enough to travel and We rode straight into a 24 hour charity ride (http://www.24hoursofbooty.org). The experience was amazing! First, it was in a great neighbourhood community. The residents were out on their front lawns with cheering stations, banners, music, drinks, food, etc. Friends, family, and rider support crews were scattered all the way around the 8 km loop. What an experience. There must have been 1500- 2000 cyclists of all abilities riding for someone who has had, currently has, or had passed away due to cancer. It raised a valuable question in my mind. Why do we ride? What are we riding for? Who will you ride for? Let us not forget the importance of this question. Happy Training. Enjoy the Ride!

Motivation is like money. You will never have enough. You will spend way more than you have and then when you finally have some you usually blow it on useless things. I say use your motivation generously. Save some for a rainy day. Enjoy it while you have it! TRAIN HARD EVERYONE!

Motivation is like money. You will never have enough. You will spend way more than you have and then when you finally have some you usually blow it on useless things. I say use your motivation generously. Save some for a rainy day. Enjoy it while you have it! TRAIN HARD EVERYONE!

Motivation is like money. You will never have enough. You will spend way more than you have and then when you finally have some you usually blow it on useless things. I say use your motivation generously. Save some for a rainy day. Enjoy it while you have it! TRAIN HARD EVERYONE!

Motivation is like money. You will never have enough. You will spend way more than you have and then when you finally have some you usually blow it on useless things. I say use your motivation generously. Save some for a rainy day. Enjoy it while you have it! TRAIN HARD EVERYONE!

Motivation is like money. You will never have enough. You will spend way more than you have and then when you finally have some you usually blow it on useless things. I say use your motivation generously. Save some for a rainy day. Enjoy it while you have it! TRAIN HARD EVERYONE!

Motivation is like money. You will never have enough. You will spend way more than you have and then when you finally have some you usually blow it on useless things. I say use your motivation generously. Save some for a rainy day. Enjoy it while you have it! TRAIN HARD EVERYONE!

U23 Ontario Road Champion - Evan Mundy

Congrats to Epic Sports Performance Athlete Evan Mundy on his U23 Provincial Championship Title. Other Notables include Chris Balestrini 4th (U23) and Jeff Schiller 3rd (Elite Men). Thanks to Jon Safka from Cyclingphotos.ca for the photos.

U23 Ontario Road Champion - Evan Mundy

Congrats to Epic Sports Performance Athlete Evan Mundy on his U23 Provincial Championship Title. Other Notables include Chris Balestrini 4th (U23) and Jeff Schiller 3rd (Elite Men). Thanks to Jon Safka from Cyclingphotos.ca for the photos.

U23 Ontario Road Champion - Evan Mundy

Congrats to Epic Sports Performance Athlete Evan Mundy on his U23 Provincial Championship Title. Other Notables include Chris Balestrini 4th (U23) and Jeff Schiller 3rd (Elite Men). Thanks to Jon Safka from Cyclingphotos.ca for the photos.

Ontario Provincial Championships

Good luck to all Epic Sports Performance athletes competing today in the Ontario Provincial Road Race Championships!

Ontario Provincial Championships

Good luck to all Epic Sports Performance athletes competing today in the Ontario Provincial Road Race Championships!

Ontario Provincial Championships

Good luck to all Epic Sports Performance athletes competing today in the Ontario Provincial Road Race Championships!

HEAT AND TRAINING

At times like these it is often better to take a day off and avoid heat stroke/heat exhaustion. Please take care and caution when exercising in these extreme temperatures. Stay out of the sun, stay hydrated, and keep cool. 

The Canadian Red Cross Suggests;

PREVENTION:

• Avoid being outdoors during the hottest part of the day; the sun is least strong in the early morning or later evening hours


• Slow down heat-inducing activities. Work and exercise in brief periods


• Take frequent breaks


• Dress in light, loose clothing and wear a hat


• Drink plenty of cool fluids, like water, but avoid caffeine and alcohol

SYMPTOMS TO WATCH FOR:

• Severe muscle contractions, usually in the legs or abdomen


• Normal or elevated body temperature


• Dizziness and weakness


• Rapid, weak pulse becoming irregular


• Irritable, bizarre or combative behaviour


• Headache

HOW TO HELP:

• Cool the body by bathing or sponging with lukewarm to cool water


• Stay Hyrated. Give cool fluids in small sips


• Dress appropriately by removing excess clothing and loosen existing clothing


• Move person to cooler location


• If symptoms continue CALL 911

HEAT AND TRAINING

At times like these it is often better to take a day off and avoid heat stroke/heat exhaustion. Please take care and caution when exercising in these extreme temperatures. Stay out of the sun, stay hydrated, and keep cool. 

The Canadian Red Cross Suggests;

PREVENTION:

• Avoid being outdoors during the hottest part of the day; the sun is least strong in the early morning or later evening hours


• Slow down heat-inducing activities. Work and exercise in brief periods


• Take frequent breaks


• Dress in light, loose clothing and wear a hat


• Drink plenty of cool fluids, like water, but avoid caffeine and alcohol

SYMPTOMS TO WATCH FOR:

• Severe muscle contractions, usually in the legs or abdomen


• Normal or elevated body temperature


• Dizziness and weakness


• Rapid, weak pulse becoming irregular


• Irritable, bizarre or combative behaviour


• Headache

HOW TO HELP:

• Cool the body by bathing or sponging with lukewarm to cool water


• Stay Hyrated. Give cool fluids in small sips


• Dress appropriately by removing excess clothing and loosen existing clothing


• Move person to cooler location


• If symptoms continue CALL 911

HEAT AND TRAINING

At times like these it is often better to take a day off and avoid heat stroke/heat exhaustion. Please take care and caution when exercising in these extreme temperatures. Stay out of the sun, stay hydrated, and keep cool. 

The Canadian Red Cross Suggests;

PREVENTION:

• Avoid being outdoors during the hottest part of the day; the sun is least strong in the early morning or later evening hours


• Slow down heat-inducing activities. Work and exercise in brief periods


• Take frequent breaks


• Dress in light, loose clothing and wear a hat


• Drink plenty of cool fluids, like water, but avoid caffeine and alcohol

SYMPTOMS TO WATCH FOR:

• Severe muscle contractions, usually in the legs or abdomen


• Normal or elevated body temperature


• Dizziness and weakness


• Rapid, weak pulse becoming irregular


• Irritable, bizarre or combative behaviour


• Headache

HOW TO HELP:

• Cool the body by bathing or sponging with lukewarm to cool water


• Stay Hyrated. Give cool fluids in small sips


• Dress appropriately by removing excess clothing and loosen existing clothing


• Move person to cooler location


• If symptoms continue CALL 911