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How I Did at l’Étape Czech Republic as an Average Amateur Cyclist

June 24, 2026 at 3:06 pm2 min reading

I lined up at the start of l’Étape Czech with a plan, a PR on the KOM climb, and a body still recovering from illness. The scorching 34°C heat tested me early, but the loud fans and thrill of drafting in a peloton kept me…

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Speed, Group Riding, and Tapering: Preparing for l’Étape Race Day

June 2, 2026 at 6:39 pm2 min reading

Health & Training

April didn’t go to plan, and May started even worse. My training was derailed, so I had to get creative. Here is my last update before the race, where I talk about my training progress so far, my group riding practice, and how I plan…

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Base Training for L’Étape: Navigating Real-Life Challenges

May 12, 2026 at 3:39 pm2 min reading

Health & Training

Training for my first road race hasn’t been the picture-perfect journey you might see from pros with all their time and weather ideal conditions. Instead, it’s been a mix of improvisation, persistence, and accepting that life doesn’t always align with the plan. Here’s how I’ve…

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Why I’m Riding L’Étape Czech Republic as My First Road Cycling Race

May 7, 2026 at 8:24 am2 min reading

Health & Training

I started thinking about doing a road race sometime last year. I’ve never done a proper road race before, but over the past three years, I’ve leaned into road cycling more than at any other point in my life. So, it felt like a natural…