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Hello, I'm Stacy Rhea, a seasoned active lifestyle coach with over 30 years of experience dedicated to empowering individuals in their quest for active and healthy lifestyles. Whether you're returning to activity after a hiatus, striving to elevate your performance, or competing in age-group events, I'm here to support and guide you every step of the way. As both a competitive cyclist and multi-sp
06/15/2026
Cycling vs. weight‑training for leg strength.
Here is a quick comparison and practical guidance.
What each develops:
*Cycling
Builds sport‑specific muscular endurance, aerobic capacity, and repetitive force production (pedal stroke).
Improves neuromuscular economy for cycling—cadence, sustained power, and fatigue resistance.
Develops some strength (especially for climbs and sprinting) but primarily endurance‑oriented.
*Weighted leg training (squats, RDLs, step‑ups, lunges, single‑leg work)
Builds maximal and relative strength, tendon resilience, and improved force output.
Improves single‑leg control, balance, and ability to generate higher peak power.
Transfers to better acceleration, climbs, and injury prevention.
*How they complement each other:
Strength increases the engine: stronger legs produce more sustainable watts and reduce fatigue for the same effort.
Cycling refines movement pattern and endurance: trains the specific motion, timing, and metabolic systems you need on the bike.
Combined approach: strength work (2×/week) + regular cycling yields bigger performance gains than either alone—strength builds capacity, cycling builds specificity.
Want to learn more, drop me a line, Functional Strength for cycling and I will send you a beginneer friendly workout.
Just finished an awesome 12-mile interval ride. Felt amazing to be outdoors riding. Who else got out today? Share your ride in the comments or drop a photo.
03/19/2026
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NOMBS’ My Roar Is Louder returns 2026 at Camp Nuhop: weekend skills clinics, campfires, rides, and community for women riders. Weekend camp = $60 (bunkhouse lodging, showers, dining hall meals, campfires).
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03/01/2026
Temps are rising. Great first outdoor ride of 2026.
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