Norwell Circuit Race – Masters 35+ Field – 1st Place We did 10 laps of a 2.3 mile circuit on good pavement closed to traffic. There was a short steep hill leading up to the finish line, and then the rest of the loop was a rolling descent. We had only 32 starters in…
Purgatory Road Race – Masters 35+ Field – Mass State Road Race Championship The course was an 11-mile circuit that we did 5 times for 55-miles total. The highlight was the final 200 ft steep-flat-steep stair step climb at the end before leveling off for the finish. There was a long steep sweeping shaded…
Any former rowers out there? Having trained and raced with a cycling power meter for 10 years now I often find myself looking back at my collegiate rowing days and comparing power outputs across both sports. Concept II, the company that for as long as I remember has been the leading manufacturer of rowing…
From the internet to the increasing number of local shops and fitters putting their “sign out” for business, we realize that you have more options than ever when it comes to where you buy your bikes, parts and service and who you use for bike fittings. You (and your bike) deserve a level of fit…
Blue Hills Classic – Cat 3 field – 1st place The Blue Hill Classic involved 6 laps of a 7 mile circuit. It consists of big ring 200 ft moderate climb up to the finish, and is rolling to downhill the remainder of each lap. It was my first race with in the Category…
Wayne Elliot Memorial Circuit Race – 1st place in the Cat 4 field 5 laps of a 6.3 mile circuit in Merrimac, MA. The circuit consisted of a short uphill section into a head wind, then some rolling back roads before the long descent approaching the finish line. We had just over 60 riders…
Dear Fit Werx Friends and Family, Fit Werx has been a long-time supporter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the MS150 charity ride. My involvement became even more personal when my sister, Marleigh, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in May 2009. It is with my heartfelt commitment to ending MS, I am asking you…
The Tour of the Battenkill is the biggest one day race in the Northeast. 3500 racers, 62.2 miles – 15 of which are ridden on dirt roads with lots of steep climbs and descents. The race is typically one of attrition where the pace is pushed every tough section sending guys off the back until…
Marblehead Circuit Race – Cat 4/5 field – 1st place out of 75 starters Turn on the car engine for the first bike race of the season and the car display says 29 degrees. Great… Fortunately it warmed up to high 30s by the start time with plenty of sun and very little wind. I’d…
Fit Werx is proud to announce our continued partnership with the American Diabetes Associations, North Shore Tour de Cure. This one day cycling event raises money and awareness for the ADA and travels through more than 15 North Shore communities. We are inviting you to become a part of the Tour de Cure and take…
CANCER IS DRAMATIC. DIABETES IS A GRIND. Join Mari Ruddy, Founder of the Red Rider Program, at American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure Kick Off Danvers, Massachusetts – [January 27, 2012] – The American Diabetes Association will host a Kick Off Event to launch Tour De Cure North Shore 2012 on Tuesday, February 7, 2012…
and the winner is… Michelle Gauvin! Michelle won our Zipp 404 wheel drawing and is the new owner of Tubular Zipp 404’s… Please stay tuned for future drawings and keep up to date with Fit Werx happenings by subscribing to our newsletter, joining ourFacebook Group (http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/187821744616811/) and following us on Twitter (@fitwerx2 & @fitwerx). Finally,…