Ridgefield Bicycle Sport Club/CCNS

Can't Miss Clinics 

Join RBSC for our Can't Miss Cycling Clinics with CCNS. Come to one, two or all three! The first two are indoor, informational clinics. The third is an outdoor, on road clinic. Topics include nutrition on the bike, going the distance and improve your skills!

HOW TO EAT BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER YOUR RIDE TO MAXIMIZE PERFORMANCE AND RECOVERY. (1.5 HOURS):March 19th, 7pm at Ridgefield Physical Therapy, 66 Grove Street

Eating prior to your cycling event, maximizes your endurance potential by “topping off” muscle and liver glycogen stores, eating and fueling during a ride can make or break your day, and fueling properly after your ride can help guarantee that you’re ready for tomorrow’s ride! Join CCNS and the Ridgefield Sports Club to Learn…

• WHAT TO EAT AND DRINK, AND WHAT TO AVOID. 
• HOW MUCH TO EAT AND DRINK.
• WHEN TO EAT AND DRINK, AND WHEN NOT TO EAT AND DRINK!

HOW TO PREPARE AND SURVIVE (AND THRIVE) ON A LONG RIDE (1.5 HOURS):March 31st, 7pm, Hosted by Ridgefield Bicycle Company, 88 Danbury Road

 As you get ready and start out on a long ride, you’ll probably hear an array of advice from A LOT of people. Often times, the advice can be confusing, conflicting, or maybe just down right wrong!  Learn what you need to really do to prepare and thrive on a long ride with CCNS Coaches during this 1.5 hour long clinic. 

• KEY RIDING BENCHMARKS AND GOAL SETTING.
• MAKING SURE YOU’RE READY WITH THE RIGHT GEAR AND BIKE FIT.
• FUELING PROPERLY ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT.
• REAL WORLD PACING AND RIDING TIPS TO MAKE SURE THE LAST HOUR IS AS ENJOYABLE AS THE FIRST! 

TIPS FOR BEGINNERS TO PROS: BIKE HANDLING SKILLS CLINIC  (2 HOURS):May 17, 8am at Ridgefield Bicycle Company, Outdoor Clinic

Bring your bike and riding gear to CCNS and the Ridgefield Sports Club as we review everything you need to know to build your confidence or skills and become a better bike handler in group settings.  Whether you’re learning the ropes or you've been riding with groups for years, join us to let us help you step up your riding!

• SKILLS AND DRILLS FOR EVERY GROUP RIDE
• GROUP RIDING ETIQUETTE
• KEY TIPS FOR CONTROL & RELAXATION 
• RIDING TOGETHER EFFICIENTLY FOR A FUN AND FASTER RIDE
• PACE-LINING SKILLS AND TIPS
• HAVING FUN WITH OTHERS WHILE STAYING SAFE

 ABOUT THE SPEAKER: 

Coach Aidan Charles is a 2006 Graduate of Mary Washington University, with a B.S. in Biology with concentrations in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. He is a successful Category 1 Road Racer and is Director of the Connecticut Cycling Advancement Program. Coach Aidan has coached athletes to numerous athletic achievements, including multiple World Championships, over 10 National Championship titles, and National Record breaking rides. He has also consulted various collegiate athletic programs (including Mary Washington, Yale, and Wesleyan Universities) on training program periodization and methodology. Aidan enjoys helping all levels of athletes, from the beginner to the professional level, in a variety of endurance sports, including Cycling, Running, Rowing, and Multi-sport. 

Coach Aidan Charles

Charles Coaching & Nutrition Services (CCNS, LLC)

CharlesCoaching.com

860.538.9369

 

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