This month, we’re spotlighting ‘S' - Shoes .

Shoes - you're all wearing them but some of you need to think about a bike-specific upgrade. Bicycling shoes have stiffer soles to prevent fatigue and increase pedaling efficiency. They have added protection around the toe box and leading edges of the shoe to mitigate impacts. Cycling shoes soles are specific to the sport, with 'stealth' rubber which is both more durable for walking but easier to puncture for sharpened pedal pins. Many also have the ability to add cleats which will clip into your pedals to allow riders to not only push on the pedals using their quads but pull on the pedals with their hamstrings. Furthermore, they either have Velcro, BOA, or some sort of strap to prevent shoestrings from causing entrapment.

Just 2 more races!

Well chat, we're 4 races in and only have 2 left. Training in earnest for those series titles and State Championship medals is well underway.

It's time to really think about your goals. 

• All of you that have raced have met expectations - finished the race. That's huge. 

• Many of you have even realized your goals - top 25, top 10, podiums. Congratulations athletes - we're proud of you. 

• Some of you may have even realized your stretch goals (top 10, top 5, 1st place, win by 3 minutes, etc.).

I want everyone to take a minute to decide what the rest of the season is going to hold for you. Are you going to take it chill? Are you going to double down on HIIT intervals? Are you planning on taking that State Championship title and wearing the Champion's Jersey next year? Give yourself time to ponder your goals, your real wants, and then speak with coaching to see what we can do to help you make it happen.