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| The Cold Never Bothered Cyclists Anyway |
 Winter Riding in Chicago
Winter in this city can make or break a person-not just as an athlete, but as a normal human being who enjoys sunshine and showing up to social gatherings without windburn and numb digits.
More often than not, when someone hears about training here, year-round on a bike, the assumption is that they've misinterpreted what you've said or that you're not right in the head. However, cold as it may be, Chicago winter riding and training has some real benefits.
In order to take advantage of winter riding and training, there are some
non-negotiables when it comes to kit and gear-and, as all things bike, some 'nice to haves' that simply make the whole process more enjoyable.
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Current Issue
Nov/Dec 2017
Bank of America Chicago Marathon Coverage, Gift Guide, Winter Training
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Free Event Photos
Chicago Athlete is the first place to look for photos from all the big races in Chicagoland. Go to our
Facebook Page
for photos updated hours after races end.
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Calendar of Events
Looking for upcoming endurance events in Chicago? Check out
Chicago Athlete's
event calendar
for the largest event guide in the Midwest.
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 How to Smash Indoor Training Sessions Like a pro Cyclist
Perhaps no other cyclist in recent memory has utilized an indoor trainer with such great success as 39-year-old Aussie Matthew Hayman. After fracturing the radius bone in his right arm at the one-day spring cycling classic Omloop Het Nieuwsblad last February, Hayman found himself on the verge of missing out on the one race he coveted most: Paris-Roubaix.
Just days after completing his second straight Tour de France, Triathlete Magazine spoke to Hayman to get the lowdown on how logging more than 600 miles on the indoor trainer helped him win one of cycling's biggest prizes.
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GPS Watch Comparison: Which One is Best?
There was a time when a sport watch could only offer time and heart rate, and offered little additional value. But with the explosion of GPS-enabled devices, modern triathlon watches are quite advanced and can help any athlete train with more accuracy.
The watchmakers have turned the simple watches into complex fitness tracking tools that you can wear right on your wrist. The problem is, the market is saturated. Which ones are best? How do you know without getting caught up in all the technology? How much money do you need to spend on a sport watch? Here are some of our
recommendations.
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 Boston Marathon Kick Off Run
If the Boston Marathon is on your schedule in coming years, you are invited to join Coach Mark Buciak, who has run 38 consecutive Boston Marathons, for a special Kick Off Run for your training. Following the run will be a Boston Tip Seminar inside the Morton Arboretum visitor's center.
When: 8:45 a.m., Saturday, December 2
Where: Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL, meet at the annex next to the Visitor's Center off the main parking lot
Run Distance: 30 to 90 minutes
Cost: Free!
RSVP: Email Coach Mark
*All runners who RSVP in advance will receive a free pass to FFC, Formula Fitness Clubs*
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The Best Running Memes
Runners have a sense of humor too, and sometimes, we all need to laugh at ourselves! Check out these memes gathered by EnMotive before you head out on today's run.
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2017 Clif Bar Athlete of the Year Contest
 Over the past year, we've introduced a diverse set of outstanding athletes who were named Clif Bar Athletes of the Month. They're all worthy in their own way, but only one man and one woman will be named the 2017 Clif Bar Athlete of the Year.
The Clif Bar Athlete of the Year winners will recieve a fantastic Clif Bar prize package. The survey will close on Feb. 1, 2018, and the winners will be announced in our March/April 2018 issue.
Vote online now
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Need a refresher on who the athletes are? Meet them here.
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Race Results from Nov. 22 to Nov. 29
View all past race results
online.
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Calendar of Events from Nov. 30 to Dec. 6
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Local Discounts, Deals and Price Increase Alerts
Race Directors: Have a discount code or price increase for your upcoming event? We encourage you to submit them to
editor@mychicagoathlete.com to provide to subscribers!
Universal Sole Trail Races (Race Date: Dec. 9)
-Save $5 with code USOLE5
Wisconsin Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K (Race Date: May 5)
-Save 10% with code CAENEWS through Feb. 7
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