Propel Bike Coaching and Fitting p/b Matt Larson

Looks like this morning’s smoke is the worst since the fire started one week ago. (I check several weather websites, and their metrics match how it looks and smells outside). I know this is a frustrating time for all of us cyclists, but I strongly encourage you to avoid riding (or running) outside until this smoke decreases due to the significant respiratory risks of exerting oneself in smoke. Good options are all indoors: riding your trainer, yoga class, doing a really good... stretching and rolling session. As always, think about the long-term impacts of anything you do, and weigh your actions accordingly. FYI: smoke is predicted to start decreasing significantly on Saturday. To see current smoke ratings, go to: www.weatherbug.com and type in your location. Coach

Hey everybody - just wanted to remind you that I'll be back in the Bay Area and working from Feb 20 - 24. I've already got many appointments filled, but still have availability for: Saturday (Feb 22) afternoon, anytime Sunday (Feb 23) or Monday (Feb 24) before 6 p.m. Please contact me by e-mail to schedule your bike fit, LT test, or coaching session!

Schedule your end-of-season Bike Fit and Performance Testing now Appointments are available: Dec 1 4 Dec 28 Jan 2... Call or email to schedule yours After moving my home base to Bellingham, Washington, I continue to serve Bay Area athletes in person semi-monthly at the Oak Grove Bicycle Performance Center. Coaching services continue to be offered ongoing via phone and email. I look forward to continuing to work with you to ensure the best fit on your bike, keep your performance numbers current, and coach you to a new season of success in 2020!

It's really easy to "write" customized trainer workouts in Zwift; they've figured out a really easy way to create and then share these workouts. Zwift takes over control of the trainer, and adjusts wattages based on the workout plan. All of that is based entirely on your own fitness level (FTP). Very cool system.

It is truly the end of an era. I watched and listened to Paul Sherwen comment on the Tour de France starting in 1993 and have enjoyed his commentary on this and many other races ever since. Sad day indeed: https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2018/12/02/paul-sherwen/

Just to underscore my previous post, here’s a pic from my home. Aside from the blood red sun, what’s missing here is a view of my neighbors homes, which are normally quite visible.....but today are completely obscured by smoke.