Supertraining x Vafels + Flatirons Subaru

Supertraining March 26th

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March 26th Agenda 
Please follow @supertraining_x_vafels on Instagram in case we need to make some last minute changes due to inclement weather.

9:15 Fits for bike demos with The Sweet Spot (details below)

9:30 Coffee & Vafels at Flatirons Subaru

10:00 Supersport Depart

10:05 Hypersport Depart

Road
Hypersport - a swift road ride for experienced riders! Roll out at a civil pace and let loose on the @fit_vine KOM/QOM
Supersport - a shortened road route at a steady, non competitive pace
GRAVEL RIDES ARE POSTPONED DUE TO POOR ROAD ROUTE CONDITIONS
Rallyesport Short - a casual, no-drop paced gravel ride just under 30miles
Rallyesport x TGIF - a spirited gravel ride in collaboration with Thank Gravel It’s Friday

Lunch and beverages for all to follow at Flatirons Subaru

The more you know...

Though the Sweet Spot does offer bike demos at Supertraining events, we unfortunately are not able to coordinate event demos for the Feb 26th Supertraining. You can learn more about The Sweet Spot and its mission to ease access to the expensive sport of cycling below and on their homepage.

 

The Sweet Spot: if you haven't heard of them, get used to seeing their name around. The Sweet Spot is working to make access to bikes more affordable by offering a lease program for road and gravel bikes - this removes the pressure of dropping thousands on a bike. Plus, they cover regular maintenance and have complete crash replacement. Beat that!

 

 

Thank Gravel It's Friday, organized and operated by local gravel legend Dom, will be leading a spirited gravel route North of Boulder. Thank Gravel It's Friday is known for casual but quick 80's or flannel-themed popup gravel rides between Colorado and California. We're really pleased to work with Dom and Kari at TGIF as co-promoters of the Supertraining Gravel rides!

Todd Gogulski is a former professional cyclist and one of Boulder's treasured real estate agents at Porch Light real estate group. Todd rides as often as possible and can often be found leading one of the Supertraining rides! Reach out to Todd directly at: todd@toddgogulski.com for inquiries pertaining to Colorado Real Estate.
Matt Cooke and I used to race all around the U.S., and abroad, albeit on different teams. Matt's gone from being one of the Nation's best climbers to making a name for himself in the mortgage lending game. Matt has helped dozens of folks secure very competitive mortgages from Colorado to California. Reach out to Matt Cooke directly at matt@cololg.com with all lending inquiries.

FAQs 

What is Supertraining?

/ˈso͞opərtrāniNG/ :

dedicated to benevolence in sport.

Likened to a gran fondo without the $250 registration fee, Supertraining is a supported day of training offering athletes coffee & Vafels in the morning, nutrition and hydration on the road and lunch to follow at Flatirons Subaru.

There are multiple rides available for a range of abilities.

"Hypersport" group routes are 4+ hours averaging ~20mph. "Supersport" routes are more steady, ~3hrs in length and average ~18mph. The "Rallyesport" route will be ~2-2.5hrs and at a spirited pace with more occasional stops to regroup. Special thanks to Thank Gravel It’s Friday for collaborating on the gravel ride this month!

In 2022, Supertraining rides were able to donate over $30,000 for local and national causes.

Where did Supertraining come from?

"Supertraining" is a term coined by a handful of collegiate cyclists at the University of Vermont, deep in pre-season training. Base training in the Northeast meant untold hours outdoors, fighting viciously cold elements, or torturous time spent on the rollers.

We defined our especially epic days as “Supertraining:” 5 hours at 20+mph average including two gap climbs, and the like. Supertraining made us physically strong and mentally tough – it brought our group of riders several national championships and a few pro contracts upon graduation.

Now matured, our understanding of life has broadened. For all the personal suffering we endured on 5 Continental Tours, it was an almost wholly insular pursuit, juxtaposed by the issues of the locales in which we raced. Personal goals are fantastic, and we enjoy the cycle of focus on the next season, the next race – but the idea of our Supertraining as something more began to develop.

Supertraining is our offering that bridges the gap between an athlete’s personal flow in sport and making the world a better place. Excellence in sport requires an often revered monastic dedication to a lifestyle that is self-focused: your nutrition, recovery, and performance. We want to harness the good and enviable qualities of that pursuit, and make it work for more than just our next podium or Strava KOM.

Dedicated to promoting benevolence in sport, Project Supertraing Foundation contributes funds raised from sporting events and race winnings to vetted charities and non-governmental organizations. We support world health, human rights, and environmental protection.

Athletes that partner with Project Supertraining are unique in that they have pledged to focus on both global issues and their personal goals.

We ask you to partner with us, whether you’re a pro or an amateur – and contribute to world issues as you get lost on new routes, explore our National Parks, or bury yourself in a grueling workout.

 

Where do we meet?

Flatirons Subaru
5995 Arapahoe Ave
Boulder, CO 80303

 

What if it is snowing or raining?

If the weather makes it unsafe or impossible to ride, we'll try moving the Supertraining date back by 1 week. We are working in partnership in Subaru, which means Sundays are optimal for group events. Join our mailing list and follow @eatvafels on Instagram to stay up-to-date on ride details. We will do our best to make the judgment call the night before the ride.

 

Is there a run?

Runners are welcome to join Supertraining events but there's no official run right now. Flatirons Subaru is right on the bike path system making it easy to link up miles on foot, however. Come for coffee / Vafels / lunch & beverages!