June Practices and last chance for MayDay TT sign up

May has seemingly flown by despite having the pandemic slowing most daily functions. Team El Grupo carefully started programming with multiple interval workouts. These were designed with limited numbers to adhere to cautious distancing protocols. I’d like to thank all riders, coaches and volunteers for making the month enjoyable despite the challenges.

We will culminate the month with Sunday’s MayDay! Time Trial. Sign ups are still open and we need more participants! Here is the sign up Genius for the TT. Get ‘er done team!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040a4ea8aa28aaf58-mayday2

Arizona now is now considered in Phase 1 of re-opening and Team El Grupo will like to commence regular June practices, albeit with continued social distancing strategies. Ride routes, start times and locations are now posted in a new sign up Genius. Attendance is no longer limited to a few spots, so make sure you show up to as many practices as possible. We will mix dirt and road training in the leadup to our next event; the RambleUp Reddington Hill Climb on Father’s Day June 21. This is a 4 mile ascent up beautiful the switchback dirt road. A communiqué outlining our Team El Grupo group ride policy will be sent soon.

June sign up for both athletes and volunteer coaches here;

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040a4ea8aa28aaf58-team

Here is the RambleUp Reddington course;

https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/3145312243

Here is the training plan for the rest of non practice days.

June programming;

Sun May 31- MAYDAY TIME TRIAL

Mon June 1- 1.5 hours easy

Tues June 2- 2.5hours endurance mtb – (Starr Pass)

Wed June 3- Shortrack practice- (36^th street)

Thur June 4- 2 hours with 5×3 minute zone 5 (Trail’s End)

Fri June 5- Rest