Winter Is On The Way!

FALL UPDATE

Hello! I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the start of the Holiday Season.  The first 5 weeks of the Fall Session have been great! The transition into the Winter Session will go from skills and drills into speed and strength.  The Fall Session has been structured to lay the foundation to be fully prepared for the building block in the 10 week Winter Session.  The goal will be to have optimal performance on the road when the time and weather change in the spring.  Do not worry if you did not attend the Fall Session.  We will be doing another performance evaluation at the beginning of the Winter Session so you will be able to work at your current fitness level and build from there. We still have 3 weeks left and a few drop in spots available in Monday and Thursday classes of the Fall Session if you want to get a jump on the next session.

THE GOOD STUFF

The 10 week 2016 Winter Session will begin on January 4th and go through March 12.  We are all set up with the details for registration at www.bikereg.com.  A few things worth mentioning.  There is a 6 rider minimum for the 7:00 am Saturday class. More is better right?  Coach Ray and Coach Lucas will be sharing the duties.  If for some reason we cannot reach the minimum and you are registered you will have the option of either receiving a full refund or switch to another time slot that has an opening. 

Registration will open next Sunday, December 6th at 7pm.  

THE BETTER STUFF

We have teamed up with Velocity Sportwear (give them a "like" on facebook because they are great!) to bring to you  "Kelley Acres" Speed Shop Hoodies!  Just in time for the Holidays!  You have the choice of a regular hoodie with standard unisex sizing, a full zip with unisex sizing, or a full zip ladies lightweight jacket. The link to order and pricing is 
Hoodie Order Link

The really cool part is you can shop on their website for other product offered and put it in the same cart as your KASS Holiday Hoodie! 

IMPORTANT ORDERING INFO - Velocity Sportwear has been amazing to work with.  They are linking the order directly to their website so the hoodies can be direct shipped. Once we reach the order deadline which is December 7 it takes about two weeks to arrive.   The goal is for you to have your hoodie in time for the holiday season!  

Sneak Peek

Happy Holidays! 

New Season Fresh Start

We are excited to announce the 2015 "Kelley Acres" Speed Shop Fall Session will begin on October 19th and run through December 19th!  This will be the 8th season entering the pain cave and we are more refreshed and recharged than ever to bring you the best possible training to help each of you reach your goals. 

Registration will be opening on Monday, October 5th at 7:00pm at BikeReg.  There will be no classes the week of Thanksgiving (November 23rd). This is a rest week. 

The first week of the session will be the Functional Threshold Power (FTP) class.  It is recommended that you come to this class rested in order to get an accurate assessment to start the Fall Session.  If you train with a heart rate monitor your heart rate zones can be determined.  Each rider will receive an email with a report explaining how to use the information. In order to get the most out of the classes it is important to establish training parameters.  

There will be two different classes each week. The Monday thru Wednesday workouts will be similar and Thursday thru Saturday will be similar. They are designed to compliment each other. Please keep this in mind if you are planning to sign up for two classes. 

The Fall Session is designed progressively to prepare for the 10 week Winter Session. 

We will also be running our random 2-3 hr endurance classes when the weather starts to challenge us. 

All the class details and more are available on the website at www.kelleyacres.net

If you have any questions please call Chris at 301.788.4631 or email kelleyacres@gmail.com

Coaching Addition and Intro Classes!

We are losing daylight fast and it's almost officially Fall!  The good news is we got a pulse at the Speed Shop!  Programming for the upcoming Season 8 is underway.  We have a few exciting additions and changes coming your way.  The 8 week Fall Session will begin on 10/19. Details will be posted soon to  "Kelley Acres" Speed Shop.

COACHING ADDITION

It is my pleasure to announce the addition of Coach Lucas McCollum back to the Speed Shop this Fall and Winter! He will be taking over the Tuesday Early Bird class. Lucas and Coach Vicki taught a popular Sunday morning class the first year we started.  Lucas is one of the most accomplished triathletes in our region. He has turned his focus to road cycling and is quickly climbing the ranks moving from a USA Cycling Category 4 to a Category 2 and closing in on the top ranking of Category 1 in just one year racing for Team Bike Doctor. We are excited to have Lucas back!

Lucas on the top step of the Poolesville Road Race winning the Pro 1,2,3 race

Coach Ray will also be back for Season 8.  He provides a tremendous amount of support on and off the bike that helps the Speed Shop to continue to provide quality workouts in a fun environment. Coach Ray is coming off another strong road race season representing  National Capital Velo Club.

As many of you know Coach Vicki has moved to Texas.  She has been with the Speed Shop from the first season.  Her coaching and support will be greatly missed this season and we wish her well.

INTRODUCTORY CLASS

This year we are offering Two Introductory Classes.  The class will be lead by Coach Lucas and provide an opportunity to see what the Speed Shop is all about.  We will go over everything from set up to outlining what goes on in the Fall and Winter Sessions along with the random Long Endurance Classes.  We will also review the theory behind the progression of the training. Coach Lucas will lead an abbreviated workout so you have an idea of what to expect when you come to class. The first class will be held on September 16th at 6:30pm.  The cost is $20. Email kelleyacres@gmail.com to reserve your spot. Please call 301.788.4631 if you have any questions. The second class will be held in early October and will be announced in a few weeks.

Enjoy these last few weeks of summer! 

We Did It!!

The 2015 "Kelley Acres" Speed Shop Winter Session is complete!  

Thank you to everyone that came out for the weekly torture sessions.  I hope to hear lots of success stories this spring and summer as we hit the road. 

A special thank you goes out to Coach Ray and Coach Vicki.  Because of these two fine coaches we are able to keep more classes on the schedule. Having a full schedule plays a significant role in keeping people sane during the brutal winter months. Their assistance also helps us to keep the quality workouts coming.  On a sad note for the Shop, Coach Vicki will be moving to Texas in a few weeks.  She has been with the Speed Shop since the first year and a huge supporter.  Hopefully we will have a few guest appearances when she comes back to visit. 

Shout Outs!

Lucas finishing up another session in the Speed Shop this winter

Lucas McCollum has been working hard this winter. Most of you know  Lucas has been competing as an elite level triathlete with many incredible successes over the years. A  highlight from last year was when he won the 2014 Male 30-34 Duathlon National Championship in the long course.  This season Lucas will  turn his focus from multisport to road racing. He has landed a spot on the elite squad of Team Bike Doctor.  In just a few short road racing seasons Lucas has upgraded from at Category 5 to a few points shy of a Category 2.  He's been training hard this winter and looking forward to testing his legs early this spring!  

No Caption Necessary

Another shout out to a couple guys that also helped keep everyone's sanity (or insanity) in check this winter. Duncan and Mike.   These dudes kept us laughing. Lots. Truth be told these two are just a a couple of many wonderful athletes that we have the pleasure of coaching through these intense but fun workouts. This picture just captured the essence of the fun. You know when you are judging workouts by the number of headbands- something good is going to happen in the spring! 

Resources

Here is a list we put out last year and thought it might be helpful to repost.  If anyone would like me to add to this please send me an email. 

Antietam Velo Club  - an inclusive competitive cycling club out of Hagerstown, MD dedicated to supporting and promoting the bike racing in the Mid-Maryland area

DC Randonneurs - bicycle rides that are long-distance, unsupported, non-competitive, and time limited

Frederick Bike Rats Google Group -a forum for fun, inclusive local group rides in Frederick email:  frederickbikerats@googlegroups.com

Frederick Pedalers -  is a non-profit volunteer-led organization that promotes bicycling in Frederick County by leading rides, conducting cycling classes and cycling outreach activities



Frederick Velo/Bike Doctor Frederick a competitve cycling club in Frederick, MD that includes road, mountain, cyclocross and downhill racing. 

Frederick Velo Yahoo Group  a race oriented group ride centered around the Tuesday Night Worlds leaving from Glade Elementary

Mid Atlantic Bicycle Racing Association - primary resource for all road racing information in the Mid Atlantic

Mid Atlantic Time Trial Series (MATTS) a fantastic series of 5 Time Trials, aka  "the race of truth", held throughout the spring and summer

Racine MultiSports family focused multi-sport endurance races 

Team Integrity Cycling  - a competitive cycling club located in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia

Thank you again for making this a fantastic season!  See you on the road!  Chris