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breakaway, crit racing, criterium, criterium racing, leadout, Racing, racing strategy, racing tactics, sprint, sprinting, team cliff bar - February 26, 2020

How to Race a Dominant Team

A strong team can command a race making your hopes of victory slim. Their mix of talent and strategy can seem overwhelming. When racing, the cards you have may not be winning cards, but it would be a shame not to play them. These tips from Team Cliff Bar can push the odds in your favor when racing against a dominant team.

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leadout, race, Race Analysis, Racing, road race - February 20, 2020

How to Get a Leadout Win With Just One Teammate

You don’t need a big team to accomplish a race winning leadout. You can execute a successful lead out with just one other teammate. With a good plan and intentional execution you and your teammate can stack the odds in your favor and get one of you across the finish line first.

How to Attack the Start of an XC MTB Race

Mountain bike races start out hard as racers push to get to the singletrack first. But while all riders start out going hard, the best riders can do so efficiently without blowing up.

Plan Builder: The Leadville 100

The Leadville 100 is a long, hard day in the saddle. On race day you should have complete confidence in your training and all the hard work that you put in before the big day. Trust your training plan and the workouts that got you there by making a custom training plan for Leadville with Plan Builder.

Pro Tips for Moving Through a Field Efficiently

Moving through a large field in a mass start event can be stressful. But whether you're racing a crit or riding a gran fondo, these pro tips will help you get to the front of the field efficiently so you can put the power down at the finish line.