Training and Nutrition for Endurance Cycling and for Furnace Creek 508
and Other Death Valley Cycling Events in Particular
All Articles by Chris Kostman, unless otherwise noted
| The 508 Training Camp: CORPScamp Death Valley | |
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AdventureCORPS presents CORPScamp Death Valley, our annual cycling lifestyle training camp based in Furnace Creek and featuring up to 400 miles of epic, one-of-a-kind cycling in and around "Mother Nature's Greatest Sports Arena," Death Valley National Park. Come join Chris Kostman and the folks at AdventureCORPS along with fellow athlete-adventurers from around the globe for five fabulous days of cycling and camaraderie in beautiful, one-of-a-kind Death Valley! The adventures will include riding the route of the Spring Death Valley Century, the route of the Fall Death Valley Century, to the summit of Townes Pass, up to Danté's View, and more! |
| The 508 Preview: Death Valley Century and Double Century | |
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AdventureCORPS presents Death Valley Century and Double Century: Come Ride Death Valley by Moonlight! Join us in March and October every year for incredible, one-of-a-kind 100 mile and 200 mile cycling events in Mother Nature's greatest sports arena, Death Valley! The field limit is 300 riders total and it always sells out. The Spring and Fall editions feature greatly varying routes, giving the adventurous cyclist two awesome opportunities to explore and enjoy one of American's greatest National Parks. With full rider support, roving SAG vehicles, killer cycling jerseys for purchase, and impossible-to-get-lost routes with very little traffic, there's no better place to ride a century or double century cycling event! There's also no better way to preview the middle section of the 508 route! |
| 508-Specific Insights from Race Veterans | |
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"A Bird's-Eye View of the 508: Runner-Up, Champ, Crew, and Why/How-To Perspectives" — a compilation of reports by Janet Osprey Christansen (PDF, 23 pages with lots of photos and excellent insights!) |
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"Guide to the Furnace Creek 508 for Women Less-Than-Brazenly Self-Confident" — A women's guide to successful preparation and completion of the 508 by Janet Osprey Christiansen, 2nd place solo woman in 2003 and the solo woman champion in 2004. |
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"Preparing for and Racing in the Furnace Creek 508" — Paul Skilbeck tells of his Furnace Creek 508 win in the two-person team category after only two months on a CompuTrainer. His team (Red Kangaroos) won the two-person category outright and set a new course record in the 40+ age group. |
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"The Red Kangaroo and the CompuTrainer" by Paul Skilbeck |
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"Emily O'Brien" — This story by Janet Osprey Christiansen tells the tale of 2005 Furnace Creek 508 fixed-gear rider (and RAAM qualifier) Emily Archaeopteryx O'Brien |
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"The Scoop on How To Do It" by Steve Beaver Born, 1994 solo champ and 1999 runner-up |
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Furnace Creek, the story..., by Timothy S. Kinkajou Kinkeade, 1997 finisher, and crew member Pat King with many photos NOTE: If you read only one story about the 508 and how to do it, read this one! |
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The Insider's Guide to the 508 by Mike Whale Wilson, two time solo and one time team finisher |
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Hints on Supporting a Cyclist by John Hawk Marino, race founder |
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Equipment List by Beth Dingo Dawson, two time solo finisher |
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SET-UP OF VEHICLE LIGHTS AND INTERIOR: Bill Osborn of Team Onager fame has a really great website with a few diagrams and descriptions for creating amber lights, setting up sound systems, and general vehicle information.Everybody should check that out now! (But don't be intimidated if your support vehicle is not that fancy!) |
| Nutrition and Hydration for Endurance Sports | |
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"The Pre-Race Meal" by Steve Beaver Born |
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"The Importance of Protein for Endurance Athletes" by Steve Beaver Born |
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"Hydration: What You Need To Know" by Steve Beaver Born |
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"The Hammer Nutrition Fuels: What They Are and How to Use Them" by Steve Beaver Born |
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"Electrolyte Replenishment" by Steve Beaver Born |
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"The 10 Biggest Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make and How You Can Avoid Them" by Steve Beaver Born |
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"Proper Caloric Intake During Endurance Events" by Steve Beaver Born |
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"Superior Recovery" by Steve Beaver Born |
| The AdventureCORPS Way of Life | |
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"Ten Steps on the Endurance Path" Endurance News, #58, July 2008. |
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"The Endurance Path Revisited: Dumb Things Cyclists and other Ultra Athletes think & Do," Endurance News, #59, July 2008. |
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Planet Ultra: It's Just an Attitude |
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Pain and Suffering: a Blueprint for Mastery |
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Fuel for the Finish Line: Eight Lessons to Get You There |
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A Plea for Eating with a Purpose |
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Cross-Training for Life: the Way of the Outdoor Athlete |
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The Way of the Outdoor Athlete |
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A Day in the Life of an Adventure Athlete |
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The Seven Pillars of Athletic Performance: Efficiency in Action |
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A Fitness Warrior's Guide to Daily Life: 70 Things to Do or Know on the Path to Excellence |
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Super Human Potential: domain of the illuminati or of the common folk? |
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Pondering Peaceful Warriorship: A Conversation with Dan Millman |
| Training for Cycling | |
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Training Specificity: Who Needs It? |
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Century Training for Mere Mortals |
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Train for a Century in 100 Hours |
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Bike Set-Up for Century Riding |
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Endurance Cycling: Five Mistakes to Avoid |
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Living La Vida Ultra: Five More Steps on the Endurance Path |
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Training for a Double Century (1988) |
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Getting Started in Ultra-Marathon Cycling |
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Coach's Corner: Mixing It Up in the Off-Season |
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Coach's Corner: Cold and Wet Weather Riding |
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Coach's Corner: Building Speed and Endurance |
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Coach's Corner: Improve Time Trialing Technique and Speed |
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Coach's Corner: Develop Hill Climbing Ability |
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Coach's Corner: Bike to Run Transition Efficiency |
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Coach's Corner: Riding in the Heat |
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Coach's Corner: Improve Pedaling Technique and Efficiency |
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Riding into the Wind, by Nick Gnu Gerlich |
| Technique and Training from www.RoadBikeRider.com | |
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How to Hold Your Own on Fast Club Rides, by Fred Matheny |
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How to Ride in a Group, by Fred Matheny |
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How to Ride in a Paceline, by Fred Matheny |
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How to Survive Road Hazards, by Fred Matheny and Ed Pavelka |
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How to Deal With Bad Dogs, by Fred Matheny and Ed Pavelka |
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How to Perfect Your Riding Position & Technique, by Ed Pavelka |
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Three Essential Techniques for Roadies, by Fred Matheny |
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Three Advanced Techniques for Roadies, by Fred Matheny |
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How to Find Time for Cycling, by Fred Matheny |
| Cycling as Lifestyle | |
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A Warm Welcome to a World on Wheels
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Of Dreams and Decisions in the New Year
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Ultra Marathon Cycling, Pakistani Style
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When Style Was King |
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Scorching Road and Trail (AKA gears and brakes are a crutch!) |
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To Live and Race in the Undiscovered Country (i.e., how to become the next Greg Lemond) |
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Moustaches and Pineapples: Bridgestone's Grant Petersen Speaks Out |
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Stoked on Tandems |
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Freds: a Scholarly Treatise |
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How to Find Time for Cycling, by Fred Matheny |
| All-Terrain Cycling (some people call it "mountain biking") | |
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Mountain Bikes: Who Needs Them? (Yes! "THAT" article!) |
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A Rebuttal to Close-Minded Mountain Bikers |
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Mountain Bikes: We Need 'Em! |
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Any Bike, Anywhere |
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Wholistic Cycling: An Off-Road Primer |
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SCOOP: Darwin Speaks Out on Bicycle Evolution |
Indoor Cycling Training Articles
Many More AdventureCORPS Training and Lifestyle Articles
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