Training with a group?  What do I lose?

Instead of asking what will you lose, ask what you will gain?  You will lose some of the one-on-one aspect you would have if individually coached, but you will gain most of the benefit of a structured plan designed to move you and your group forward toward their event or training goals.  You will also have the trained eye of a certified Level 2 USA Cycling Coach, to provide guidance with bike fit issues, group riding dynamics, nutrition and conditioning advice.  Plus the added benefit of a little friendly competition or at least the camaraderie among you and your team mates as you work together toward your shared goal.

As a group, you will also have the opportunity to access several regional indoor cycling studios as part of your group training process.  This is a great way for folks new to the sport of cycling to develop a good fitness base and work on perfecting their pedal stroke mechanics before hitting the road.  For the more experienced cycling group, indoor cycling provides the opportunity to focus on specific energy system development protocols and pedal stroke mechanics without the bother of having the distractions of training on the road.

We also have access to all Allegheny County Parks as a way to take our group riding dynamics “on the road” in the relative safety of demarcated bike lanes.  These park rides can also provide a constant and familiar route for periodically testing the improving fitness of your group as well as a measured, regular ride loop for increasing ride distances.

Finally, we will also plan regular road rides to challenge every cyclist to reach for that next level of fitness working our way toward mileage and speed figures which will insure a successful and rewarding result in your planned event.

For those groups who are riding for a charity event, UpOn2Wheels may have a portion of your training fee returned to that charity.  Check with your charity for details.