Don’t miss this unique opportunity to optimize your TT position with wind tunnel testing. On June 23rd, HSP is collaborating with the Kirstin Wind Tunnel at the University of Washington to get you dialed in.

The rider and bicycle are tested in three configurations; the bicycle alone, the bicycle & rider before, and the bicycle & rider after. Each configuration is evaluated at speeds between 15 mph and 35 mph. While in the adjustment phase, the bike, rider and coach are in the tunnel with the wind set at 20 mph. Using various flow visualization techniques, real-time force feedback, and video projection, the rider’s position is adjusted to produce the optimal posture for aerodynamic efficiency and power generation.

We will have a complete staff on hand with expertise in aerodynamics, sports physiology, and competitive cycling to provide both a professional atmosphere and individualized attention. The rider will receive one-on-one personal time with our experienced coaches and staff throughout the evaluation.

Test time in tunnel is 1 hour (This does not include prep time, warm up, etc.). We will provide separate stations for preparation, warm up and pre & post test consultation

Riders will experience a comprehensive evaluation in the wind tunnel and will receive a CD containing the following:

*A calculation of bicycle and rider reference areas

*A summary of drag and power data and for each riding posititon

*Projected performance increase

*A Dartfish instructional video containing key coaching points and recommendations annotated by expert consultants

*Photos documenting the entire experience, including various riding positions

Total Cost: $595.00 per rider

Contact HSP to make a reservation

Juerg Feldman and Herb Chlebek of FaCT Canada will be giving a FREE presentation at the HSP training facility on May 26th from 6pm – 7 30 pm.

The presentation will feature information on of the latest exercise physiology testing techniques featuring the Fit Mate Pro, The Lactate Pro and the Physio Flow Enduro.
Juerg and Herb will also give a demonstration showing how the worlds smallest testing lab can provide information on how to decipher what’s keeping an endurance athlete form reaching his or her true aerobic potential. Is it the respiratory system, the cardiovascular system, an O2 transport situation or an issue of fuel utilization that is keeping the athlete from progressing? Perhaps it’s a combination of all of the above. Using the latest in testing equipment along with some thinking outside of the box, FaCT is closing the gap between science and the coaches.

What is FaCT?

Fact is a method for testing and training in endurance sport and is the product of over 10 years of practical research in the field. The basis of the system is a Heart Rate – Lactate test to establish heart rates used to create training zones.. After a ramp test the data is shown as a lactate vs heart rate curve and establishes the heart rate for the Lactate Balance Point. The Lactate Balance Point heart rate is a dynamic value which changes with training and racing.

Todd Herriott, founder of HSP, traveled to Quesnal, BC in 1998 to meet with Juerg and Herb to learn about the FaCT testing system and the theory behind it. Todd started FaCT NYC that same year and started using the FaCT testing protocol as part of his coaching practice and personally as a competitive cyclist. HSP is the first training facility in the region to use FaCT protocols in conjunction with VO2 testing. In the coming months HSP will also be adding the Physio Flow Enduro to the list of testing and training tools offered at the facility.

Please join us for an informative evening.

This event is free but PLEASE register HERE

Summer is finally here and we have updated our class calendar.

“REVIVAL” is the newest offering from the HSP strength and conditioning coaches and was designed to help endurance athletes recover from the rigors of hard training and racing.

We’ve added another Med Ball training session on Wednesdays and have also introduced “In Season Intervals” for those racers who are short on time and want a focused, high intensity workout to help keep their engine sharp for the weekend events. Indoor interval training is also a good alternative to the week night training races when the weather is less than ideal.

If you are looking for a way to compliment your current routine or simply want to experience something new and challenging, check out the new class calendar and sign up!

The HSP Pro shop is now officially open for business. Come by and check out the newest shop in town and see what sets it apart.

Pro Shop hours are:
Monday-Friday 9 am to 6 pm
Weekends by appointment only

Emergency Service is offered 7 days a week. There is a 75.00 service charge for this after hours service. Emergency service is only on site at HSP. Call or e mail for more detials.

What is the Spirotiger?

The Spirotiger is a personalized respiration management system that allows athletes to continuously train their respiratory muscles. Respiratory muscle training (RMT) with a Spirotiger will increase the amount of air brought into the lungs each minute, and thus the amount of oxygen that can be extracted and delivered by the heart and the vascular system to the exercising muscles. Not only will this bring about changes in the capillaries at the cell level, this training effect will allow an athlete to ride longer and stronger without becoming anaerobic in their metabolism.

Why would you do RMT?

The respiratory muscles are the only essential skeletal muscles that work day and night- an extraordinary feat of endurance! However, during cycling- especially intense cycling, the respiratory muscles can tire which WILL have a negative effect on performance. Endurance training alone is generally not enough to counteract this effect as “normal” endurance training does not train respiration sufficiently. Increasing the endurance capability of the of the respiratory muscles requires regular, targeted training.

Both the respiratory muscles and the arm and leg muscles draw their energy and oxygen from the same source: the body’s blood supply. The less the respiratory muscles demand from that blood supply (because they tire more slowly and work more efficiently), the greater the proportion available for the arms and legs.

Results of RMT with Spirotiger:

- increased endurance and performance – improved performance under stress – shorter recovery times during competition – optimized oxygen supply to the skeletal muscles – improved coordination capability of the respiratory system under stress – strengthening of diaphragm, abdomen and back muscles

With Spirotiger RMT the repiratory muscles work more efficiently and consume less oxygen, leaving more oxygen for the muscles in the arms and legs. The result is improved endurance, optimized and efficient breathing as well as generally enhanced fitness.

HSP offers a Spirotiger rental program. For 75.00 a week, you can take home one of our Spirotiger units and start your own RMT program.

A 30 minute instructional session is included with the rental fee.

Currently at HSP we are selling custom and stock bicycles as well as an A list assortment of wheels and accessories. HOWEVER, In April, the much anticipated HSP Pro Shop will open its door (right next door) to the public.

The HSP Pro Shop will be Seattle’s premiere bicycle shop. Established and run by retired professional cyclists, the HSP Pro Shop will help you select the right products and equipment to get the most out of your cycling experience. We’re not here to sell you the latest fads. We’re here to help make you better, faster, and more prepared.

Our staff is among the most knowledgeable in the industry and decades of training and racing experience on the local, national, and international stage have guided our opinions on what works and what does not. The products and equipment in the Pro Shop are the same ones we use — we’ve already tested them and we believe they are the best in their category.

So whether you are looking for your dream bike, upgrading or servicing your current ride, trying to decide which wheel set will work best for certain conditions, or what clothing choices to make for that five hour training ride in the rain, the HSP Pro Shop has the solution for you.

Opening dates coming soon!

HSP is now an official dealer for Look carbon fiber bicycles.

Look is one of the most respected brands in the cycling industry. In 1985 Bernard Hinault won a record fifth Tour de France on a pair of Look clipless pedals. And in 1986 Greg LeMond won his first of three Tours de France on a carbon Look frame and a pair of Look clipless pedals. One of the originals in the carbon fiber bike business, LOOK has a 2009 product line that is a MUST SEE. Check it out here

The HSP PRO SHOP will feature the top models from LOOK, like the 595 ORIGIN:

This frame and all other Look products are available at HSP NOW!!!!

The PRO SHOP will be opening in Mid March, details to come in the following weeks.

Start your week off on the right foot! Join David “the Rocket” Richter at 7 AM on Mondays for our Functional Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Athletes class.

The season is rapidly approaching, and a solid core is essential. Sprinting, balance, and power; it all comes from the CORE!

Strength and Conditioning for Endurance athletes features a mix of medicine ball exercises and non traditional multi-planar movements combined with traditional plyometric and body weight assisted exercises. A must for athletes looking for improved athletic performance.

The racing season is about to begin in the Pacific Northwest and it’s time to take some inventory and make sure your equipment is race ready. Thomas Broderick HSP PRO Shop mechanic is taking appointments NOW.

The WSBA states that your number plate must be mounted on your bicycle. If you have struggled in the past to figure out the best way to mount your number plate or if you are new to the WSBA and have never mounted a number plate, the HSP Pro shop has a solution:

Attach your number and forget about it! These custom hangers are fabricated in the HSP Pro shop and very very stable- your number will NOT move. Not only are these hangers practical, they are PRO!

These SWEET Hangers are: 20.00

Team discounts are available.

We’ve just rolled out a comments system on the HSP blog. So take a trip to the blog and add your two cents to the latest posts.

Josh