Hilltop Bicycles NJ

2023 Virtual Winter Training Series

RIDE TOGETHER

February 6 - March 4

Presented by: Hilltop Racing and UNDRBUDR

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Hilltop Bicycles Racing and UNDRBUDR have teamed to create a virtual training series to make this your best year yet.  Take the guesswork out of training with a structured program combining on the bike sessions with off the bike workshops.  Designed for any level cyclist, taking advantage of Zwift group ride features to ride together during training sessions, then we take the training wheels off on select rides for some friendly competition.  The schedule includes several virtual guest speaker instructions and workshops each week covering critical off-the-bike topics to maximize gains, all will be available on-demand.  Expect a fun, learning, and motivational experience with plenty of flexibility built in to accommodate your busy life.

  • Structured training rides day and night throughout the week
  • Category specific group rides on weekends to test your progress
  • 8 expert led Zoom workshops planned, with more to come
  • Exclusive product and shop discounts to be announced shortly
  • Train with friends, make new friends, and be ready for spring

$150

Includes: 4 weeks structured training, live virtual sessions and on-demand recordings.

100 registrants limit. Spots will sell out quickly!

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Guest Speakers and Workshops:

Elite athletes have access to an entire team helping to improve performance while off the bike, why shouldn’t you?  We’ve partnered with an entire team of cycling specific instructors, personal trainers, physical therapists, and nutritionists to offer workshops and lectures throughout the program.  We’ll also learn tips and tricks from bike fitters and product experts to make sure you and your gear are ready for spring.

Topics and classes planned:

  • “Drive Train Maintenance”, mobility and core stability work to improve performance on the bike (Led by cycling specific yoga/pilates instructors)
  • “Warm up & Post Ride Protocols” for peak performance and faster recovery (Led by certified physical therapist)
  • Tools & Props for Manual Massage Therapy with instruction (Led by certified physical therapist)
  • Cycling Specific Weight Training with minimal equipment (Led by certified personal trainer and elite level race team captain)
  • “Plan for Recovery” Flexibility work and injury prevention (Led by certified physical therapist)
  •  “Identifying Bike fit Issues”, bike fitting 101 and identifying issues (Led by expert bike fitter)
  • Product specify overviews led by industry experts

Led by Experts:

Structured training and group ride sessions will be led by members of Hilltop Bicycle Racing, staff and close partners, the same people running group rides outside during peak season.  With the benefits of a controlled environment, you can focus on instructions, intervals, and planned efforts without the distraction of traffic lights, cars, animals, and everything else.  We’ve structured a program using our favorite training hacks from personal experience and working elite athletes applied to any level cyclists.  Using Zwift group ride features, and proven methodology such as watts/kg tracking, you will see improvements regardless of your current ability.          

FAQs:

This is run by experienced cyclists and racers, will the sessions be too hard?
Not at all, sessions will be as challenging as you make it.   Structured training sessions will be based on your ability based on watts/kg (a metric of power).  Using Zwift’s “stay together” feature riders of all capabilities with be grouped during the entire ride regardless of power output.   Unrestricted rides (those without “stay together” function) will be based on the Zwift scale A, B, C, D with ride leaders setting the pace for that particular ride

What hardware, software do I need?
Use any “Smart Trainer” or bike with a power meter connected to Zwift.   Download the Zwift Companion App to run during the rides or run off your PC, and the Discord app for live voice and video chat.  A heart rate monitor with Bluetooth connected to Zwift is recommended but not required   Workshops will be run on Zoom. 

How will I join sessions, see the schedule?
An up-to-date schedule will be managed on the Hilltop and UNDRBUDR websites.   Once registered, we will invite you to join a Hilltop event group set up on Zwift as well as a Hilltop channel on the Discord app.  You will then see details on group rides in events like any other Zwift event, then simply sign up.  Several training sessions and on-demand videos will be available before the official start of the training program.  You will also receive invites and reminders via email for any Zoom workshops well in advance.   

Do I need any tools or props for the workshops?
Workshops have been designed for anyone jumping in, no equipment or tools are required.  A yoga mat will be helpful as well as some type of resistance band