![]() ![]() King says he initially wanted to make the break stick as long as possible just so his teammates back in the pack could avoid working hard while others were forced to chase-and to keep Miller from wringing his neck. USA Cycling's Jim Miller said, "You have to be patient." Instead, King, a founding member of the LiveStrong developmental squad, initiated an attack just a half-mile after the start.Īfter the first of four trips up Paris Mountain, the three-man breakaway was more than 17 minutes ahead of a talent-stacked and hungry pro field containing Tour de France vets such as George Hincapie and Levi Leipheimer. professional cycling championship in Greenville, South Carolina-a 112-mile odyssey with multiple passes up the notorious Paris Mountain-Ben King called his coach for advice. You can't get stronger with out resting!" Then I'll take a fun day to absorb the work I've done. ![]() For example, I will do a four-hour ride with hard climbing or specific intervals, then a five-hour ride the next day, just endurance or maybe some short, hard time-trial work. It gives you more and more fitness over time, while still giving you ample time to recover and relax mentally. The simplest way ever to plan your training: I never told the guys on the team, but I actually got two massages in one night, one from a soigneur on the team and one from my dad. At the Tour of California this year my dad came to visit in the hotel and ask if I needed a massage. So has he carried on the family tradition? Your grandfather attributed some of your dad's success to the massages he gave him. I don't know how guys stayed sane when they were in Europe alone or at a stage race and all you had was TV in some other language. We have the Internet and portable DVD players. Now I can talk with my girlfriend on Skype and keep in touch no matter where we are in the world. ![]() It's carbohydrates, man.Īny idea how the life of a pro cyclist now compares with your dad's era? A lot of guys have a beer with dinner during the Tour. Well, that dispels the notion that pro cyclists don't drink beer.Įverything in moderation, even moderation-that's the motto. ![]()
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