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The New Revolution Bike Trainer is starting to get some media attention.  Forum threads and blog posts are popping up on the internet. 

Here is a blog post from cyclingnews.com. http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/garmin-transitions-warming-up-on-new-lemond-trainer

Will Frischkorn and mechanic Geoff Brown put together one of the new Lemond Fitness Revolution trainers ahead of the Tour de France. And Will (briefly) contemplates a comeback.

LeMond Fitness today announced that its new Revolution will become the official bike trainer of Team Garmin-Transitions, the top American cycling team dedicated to ethical sporting and developing the next generation of cycling champions. Team riders will use the trainer, which will be made available to consumers in summer 2010, for warm-up sessions during the remainder of the Pro Cycling season, including the Tour de France.

As Real as It Gets: All-New LeMond Revolution™ Bike Trainer Delivers Incomparable Road Feel and Performance

LeMond Fitness this season introduces the all-new Revolution bike trainer that delivers the industry's most real-to-life road feel and performance output to ensure avid cyclists and triathletes stay in peak physical condition regardless of the weather.

The Revolution is a resistance trainer that features High Inertia Technology (HIT) designed with a large, weighted flywheel that emulates the inertia of a rolling bicycle, spins freely when the pedals aren't engaged, and delivers progressive wind resistance similar to real-world conditions. The design creates a smooth, natural feel while pedaling with no lag when the rider slows down or changes gears, and comes closer to the feel of riding on the road than any other trainer.

To help warm up before the test athletes are provided with a number of fitness machines including the LeMond RevMaster Pro, g-Force Ut and g-Force RT. 

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Spring and summer in the pacific northwest offers a variety of great races and events.  Here is a list of my favorites:

• May 31, 2010 - 7 Hills of Kirkland bike ride (options include 37 mile classic loop with 7 hills, a 55 mile option with 11 hills and a full century with 14 hills) www.7hillsofkirkland.org
• June 5, 2010 - Issaquah Sprint Triathlon www.issaquahtri.com
• June 12, 2010 - Mosess Lake Family Olympic Triathlon and Sprint Triathlon - www.buduracing.com 
• June 19, 2010 - Five Mile Lake Sprint Triathlon - www.buduracing.com
• June 23, 2010 - BEAST Adventure Race (3 mile paddle, 4 mile run/hike, 10 mile mountain bike + navigating check points) www.beastrace.com
• June 26, 2010 - Padden Sprint Triathlon - www.trithecookie.com
• June 27, 2010 - Mountain to Sound Relay (18 mile mountain bike, 46 mile road bike, 12 mile kayak, 13.1 mile road run, 5.7 mile road run) www.mountaintosound.com
• July 10, 2010 - Hagg Lake Olympic Triathlon - http://racecenter.com/hagglake/
• July 17, 2010 - Chelanman Multisport Weekend (races include Sprint, Olympic and 1/2 Ironman distance) www.chelanman.com
• July 25, 2010 - Heart of the Sound Sprint Triathlon - www.hotstriathlon.org 
• July 29, 2010 - RAMROD (154 mile bike ride around Mt. Rainier with over 10,000 feet of climbing) www.redmondcyclingclub.org/RAMROD/RAMRODhtml 
• July 31, 2010 - 4th Dimension Racing 24 Adventure Race in Eastern Washington (mountain bike, trail run, kayak, navigation) www.4thdimensionracing.com/adventureraces
• August 1, 2010 - Whisky Dick Olympic Triathlon - www.buduracing.com
• August 7, 2010 - Whidbey Island Sprint Triathlon - www.active.com/triathlon/langley-wa/whidbey-island-triathlon-2010-rf565
• August 14, 2010 - Vasque Cougar Mountain Trail Run (13 mile trail run) - www.seattlerunningcompany.com 
• August 15, 2010 - Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens - www.lakestevens70.3.com
• August 18, 2010 - Swim for Life (swim 2.5 miles across Lake Washington) www.psbc.org/swimforlife 
• August 21, 2010 - Beaver Lake Sprint Triathlon - www.beaverlake.org/blt
• August 27, 2010 - Hood to Coast Relay (197 mile relay run from Mt. Hood to the Pacific Ocean in Seaside, Oregon) www.hoodtocoast.com 
• August 28, 2010 - Lake Sammamish Sprint Triathlon - www.buduracing.com
• August 29, 2010 - Ironman Canada - www.ironman.ca
• September 4, 2010 - Titanium Man Olympic Triathlon - www.3rrr.org
• September 5, 2010 - The Chase (5k trail run, 15 mile mountain bike, 5 mile kayak, 22 mile bike, 5k trail run) www.racecenter.com/thechase 
• September 11, 2010 - Lake Stevens Olympic and Sprint Triathlon - www.buduracing.com
• September 18, 2010 - Kirkland Sprint Triathlon - www.racecenter.com/kirklandtri
• October 17, 2010 - Great Northwest 50k Run - www.nwtrailruns.com
• November 21, 2010 - Fall BEAST Adventure Race (6-12 mile run, 15-25 mile mountain bike + navigation) www.beastrace.com

 
Happy racing. 

Cycling and running won't guarantee you a sleek physique no matter how fast or how far you go.
 
Many people cycle and run on a regular basis and yet we still have very little muscle tone and definition.  We have all seen the toothpick thin runner or cyclist.  They are skinny but they are not chiseled.  There are also many people who cycle and run on a regular basis but still have additional fat around their waist line and no sculpting of their muscles.
 
A well rounded conditioning program includes overall conditioning to build muscle as well as endurance, strength and flexibility.  Strength training is a must to sculpt body shape, change body composition, and create an athletic appearance.

Here are a few tips that will help increase overall lean muscle mass and start to transform your muscle into toned athletic physique: Read More

Yes you should - do yoga!  Many of say that we will stretch after our workouts or on a recovery day, but it never happens.  Signing up for a stretching or yoga class can improve your daily performance and make a big difference in your weekly training plan.  
 
Many stretching and yoga classes focus on balance as well as increasing range of motion.  Better balance is an asset is running and cycling.  When you get off balance on the bike or if you start to turn an ankle running you can quickly recover if you have good balance and core strength.  Better balance reduces the chance for a fall.  Stretching can help with recovery because it increases blood flow to your muscles. It also can help with stress relieve by relaxing tense muscles that often accompany stress.

Here's a secret weapon that can significantly improve your athletic performance this spring - it's all about the zzzzzzz's. Research suggests that adding more sleep can improve everyday workouts and sports performance (www.aasmnet.org).  Here are 10 tips to get more sleep so you can be your best :
 
1) Allow 8-9 hours for sleep each night
2) Go to bed at the same time every night
3) Get up at the same time everyday
4) No television in the bedroom.  Leave the bedroom as your sanctuary for sleeping and sex
5) Place the alarm clock somewhere where it can be heard but not seen
6) Keep the bedroom dark and quiet
7) Invest in a good mattress.  
8) Keep your bedroom at a comfortable temperature
9) Stay on a consistent exercise program
10) Relax with a book, music or meditation to unwind before bed

Spring and summer often gives us all  a sense of urgency to lose any extra winter weight before pulling out those spandex cycling shorts and bathing suits.  Here are 12  great tips to take the winter weight off quickly.......