Bike MS® is more than just a ride – it's also the anticipation and preparation for an incredible experience. Training is a journey in itself and is essential to a successful and enjoyable ride.
We’re breaking down everything you need to know from what to wear, what to eat and drink and how to train.
Bike Helmet
Safety first! No gear is as important as a quality helmet. It’s worth both the time spent finding one that fits you properly and the money spent on a well-made helmet from a reputable manufacturer.
Jersey
A ventilated, moisture wicking jersey with proper base layer keeps you cool on warm days and warm on cool days. And since most come with rear pockets, you will also have a place to store your phone and other necessities.
Glasses
Gloves
Padded Shorts or Bibs
Whether you prefer bib shorts or a traditional style, padded shorts are a must. Think of it this way; the longer your ride, the happier you’ll be that you have them.
Our official jersey sponsor, Primal, produced this video to show you the benefits of cycling apparel. You can learn more about their custom Bike MS kits here.
TrainingPeaks
As a Bike MS cyclist, you have free access to the premier cycling training program, TrainingPeaks, an interactive, web-based training log and food diary designed to help individuals achieve their health and fitness goals.
Your registration for Bike MS includes a subscription to the basic edition and you have the opportunity to download FREE custom-written cycling training plans, developed exclusively for Bike MS by renowned cycling expert Joe Friel. You can also purchase pre-built training plans, pre-built meal plans, or find a professional for expert training and motivation.
You can also upgrade to the Premium version and use the VirtualCoach, mobile app, more reports and custom planning.
TrainingPeaks.com is compatible with over 80 different devices like heart rate monitors, GPS devices and power meters; including those from Polar, Garmin, Timex, Suunto and more. Users can also build routes, track their progress with interactive reports and share their experience via Facebook and Twitter. Bike MS is the premier fundraising cycling series in the country – and this is one more tool to ensure you have the ride of your life!
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How to Fuel Short Rides
Ride Duration: 1 hour or less
Primary Concern: Fluid replenishment
What to Drink: Plain water or a low-carb, electrolyte hydration drink
What to Eat: Most people start with enough stored energy for a 60-minute workout, but carry a banana just in case you’re out longer than expected or you start to fade.
Pro Tip: For optimal recovery, eat a full meal within an hour of finishing an intense workout.
How to Fuel Medium-Length Rides
Ride Duration: 1 to 3 hours
Primary Concern: Carbohydrate replenishment
What to Drink: 2 bottles low-carb, electrolyte hydration drinks, at least
What to Eat: 30 to 60g of carb per hour from food.
Pro Tip: Don’t wait until you’re hungry or thirsty to eat and drink. Take small nibbles and sips from the get-go.
How to Fuel Long Rides
Ride Duration: 3 hours or more
Primary Concern: Carbohydrate and electrolyte replenishment; food boredom or palette fatigue
What to Drink: 2 bottles low-carb, electrolyte hydration drinks, at least
What to Eat: 30 to 60g of carbs per hour, total. Digestion can get harder as rides get longer, so eat more solids at the beginning of the ride, and switch to blocks, chews, and other easily-digested foods during the final part of the ride. Just be sure to drink plenty of fluid to chase down gels, so you don’t get GI upset.
Pro Tip: Supplement bars and gels with carb-rich, low-protein, moderate-fat "real" foods. Don't worry about specific amounts of protein or fat; just eat what tastes good so you keep eating.
Bike Shop Sponsor
CORR Pilates + Cycle Studio
8000 Paseo Del Norte
Suite A3
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87122
CORR Pilates + Cycle Studio is a boutique fitness studio offering high energy group Reformer Pilates and indoor cycling classes. Two studios under one roof!
All classes are 50 minutes in length and led by an experienced and certified instructor. Our Pilates studio is equipped with state-of-the-art Balanced Body Reformers and a variety of props enabling your instructor to lead you through hundreds of exercises while always offering appropriate modifications and progressions. Our Pilates classes are challenging yet fun as we pump the jams and provide a more contemporary approach to Joseph Pilates’ classical method. All classes are a full body workout including core work, upper body, and lower body with a focus on proper form, flexibility, strength, balance and mobility.
Our indoor cycling classes are always taught to the beat of the music. We rhythm ride and match your RPMs to the beat allowing you to get the best cardio workout while having the time of your life. Who knew cardio could be so fun? The energy of the room radiates through your body allowing for an increased heartrate while improving endurance and strength.
The combination of Pilates and cycling allows for members to achieve all their fitness goals at one location.
CycleBar - Albuquerque Heights
9900 Montgomery Boulevard NE, Suite B Albuquerque, NM 87111
Phone: +1 (505) 292-9825
Email: albuquerqueheights@cyclebar.com
We've got a ride for you
We offer an inclusive and inspiring low-impact/high-intensity indoor cycling experience for all ages and body types. No matter where you are in your fitness journey, our class experience promises to calm your mind, elevate your mood and revive your senses.
Bike MS participants qualify for in-studio membership specials! Ask our front desk staff for details!
Sport Systems
6915 Montgomery Blvd, Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 837-9400
Who We Are
We are a local specialty sports store. We are the leader in ski, snowboard, bike, hike, and run equipment, gear and apparel in New Mexico.
The store is segmented in such a way that makes you feel you are in a single sport specialty environment. We have full-service repair shops for ski, bike and snowboard.
We also offer custom ski and snowboard boot fitting and custom footbed fabrication. There is only a handful of master boot fitters and they all work here!
Trek
5000 Menaul Blvd NE, Suite A, Albuquerque , New Mexico , 87110
Inside Trek
Trek began in 1976, when a pair of determined guys set out to make the best bicycles the world had ever seen. Their vision was grounded in unswerving principles: the product would be of the highest quality craftsmanship and it would bring the joy of cycling to a broader audience.
Today, we honour our founders by upholding their values. We believe that the bicycle is a simple solution to the world’s complex problems, and we’ve made it our mission to aid in the betterment of our planet through cycling.
We are driven by adventure, guided by our history, inspired by community, enchanted by the freedom of the open road and committed, always, to creating the world’s greatest bicycles.
Bosque Mobile Bicycle Repair
(505) 397-2586
bicyclerepair505@yahoo.com
About
A mobile bicycle repair service that can go to your location. House calls & meet-ups. Not a retail business. Repairs done are flats, tune-ups, wheel truing, shifting, brakes, torquing, bike wash, bike builds, re-grease bearings, tire installation.
