If you race, you have heard folks talk about "burning a match", usually in the context of they burned too many too early.  So, exactly what is a match?  Hunter Allen defines this precisely in terms of power in this article - http://home.trainingpeaks.com/articles/cycling/what-is-a-match-by-hunter-allen.aspx

Duro Tires joins the 2010 Fulton Flyers as Official Tire Sponsor!  New to the U.S., Duro has been in the tire business for years, and enjoys success with high grade tire selections for road, mtb & 'cross.  See the whole collection at http://www.durotire.com/productslisting.php?productspage=258

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Shannon Wrege, riding for Fulton Flyers Masters / Toyota Forklifts of Atlanta Wins Cat IV Tundra TT

Fulton Flyers' Cassi Carmichael placed 2nd in Women Cat 3 at the Tundra TT Feb 20.  First race and first podium of 2010 for FFCC Devo Women!

Just got an email from Carla - though cyclingnews.com posted her as 4th place, the girl in 3rd is not South African, so Carla Swart takes the Bronze Medal in the South African National Road Race Championship!  That's two 3rd places!  Go Carla!  Looking forward to seeing her back in the U.S. this spring.

For those that have been on their training focus since December, the time has come to up the intensity as the first races come into play.  Here is a great article by Dirk Friel that addresses just what to do: http://home.trainingpeaks.com/articles/cycling/spring-forward-to-race-intensity-by-dirk-friel.aspx

ex-Fulton Flyer Carla Swart (now riding pro with MTN Energade) yesterday placed 3rd in the South African National Time Trial Championships.  The Road Race was today, and I am waiting to get results.  Carla is reigning U.S. Collegiate Road Race Champion, so should have a good result!

Now a plug for our wheel sponsor - Neuvation Cycling is having a big sell on 2009 model wheels, as well as some incredible prices on complete bikes.  If you are in the market for either, I strongly suggest you go to their website: Neuvation Cycling

Stress - we all encounter it at times.  Today is my day...so thought I would share two short articles about what to do when things are a bit tense:
http://www.myoptumhealth.com/portal/Information/item/Athletes:+Turn+Stress+Into+High+Perform?archiveChannel=Home%2FArticle&clicked=true

http://www.selfhelpmagazine.com/article/athletic-performance

Well, I didn't know until I read this article at Velonews.com - just click on the link! http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/01/coaches-panel/coaches-panel-whats-the-difference-between-whey-protein-and-soy-protein_103222

Yesterday we featured "why do intervals?", today it's all about VO² intervals - the how and why...even you hardened vets may find some interesting ideas on how to go faster!  Here's the link: http://www.peakscoachinggroup.com/Archivedarticles/Using%20Intervals%20to%20Target%20VO2max%20Adaptations.pdf   

For some of you, the Base Periods are coming to an end, and the time to up the intensity is fast approaching.  Most of you will incorporate intervals in your training - but why?  Here's an article that may help you understand the basic principles behind all that pain (and upcoming is more info on the type of intervals that are best suited for your goal)!  Here is the link: http://www.peakscoachinggroup.com/Archivedarticles/Intervals%20Why%20Do%20We%20Use%20Them.pdf

Maybe some of you have noticed a trend towards more time-effective training.  Here is a good article discussing using Tempo Training if you don't have time for those long days in the saddle (when things like work get in the way...).  The link is: http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/?pg=fullstory&id=7901