The 2018 Big Dam Bridge 100 Victory Training Team
Victory Bicycle Studio, in Memphis TN, is offering two training groups for the 2018 Big Dam Bridge Bike Ride.
After last year’s HUGE success, the “couch-to-50 miler” training group returns again!
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For those of you up for the challenge, there is a 100 mile training group for cyclist ready to do the full Big Dam Bridge 100 ride.
The Big Dam Bridge bicycle ride takes place in Little Rock Arkansas. This year, the ride will be held on September 29th 2018.
There is no better way to prepare for the ride than joining one of the training groups. Last year we found out it’s a blast to go from couch to 50 miles in a group.
The Couch-to-50 miler Group
This training is reserved for newbie bicycle riders.
This training group will focus on:
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Increasing mileage and efficiency on the bike
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Teaching proper rules of the road for cyclist
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On/Off the bike nutrition – including hydration and fueling tips/tricks
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Group ride skills including drafting*
The 100 mile training Group
Our 100 mile training team is not for the beginner.
This training group will focus on:
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Increasing mileage and intensity on the bike
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Teaching hill climbing techniques and tricks
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On/Off the bike nutrition including hydration and fueling tips/tricks
*All participants must have a bicycle in proper working order, helmet, and a flat repair kit.
$199 enrollment fee includes:
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Castelli Team Jersey
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Weekly coach led group rides
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Monthly Training clinic – Nutrition, Fix-a-flat, Form & Technique, and Cross training
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20% Discount on nutrition/hydration products throughout training
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20% Discount on matching BDB100 Team gear including bibs/shorts and t-shirts!
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also discount on Little Rock Hotel for ride weekend
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also discount on ride entry fee
Simply sign-up in-store at Victory Bicycle Studio at 2549 Broad Avenue Memphis, TN 38112
Hear more about the training group and all the extras!
May 9th is our Information night. 6:00-7:00pm at Victory!
June 1st starts the training!
2017 Big Dam Bridge 100 Training Group
You might see Arkansas’s Largest Cycling Event Big Dam Bridge 100 bike ride referred to as:
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bdb100
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Learn more about the Big Dam Bridge Ride
The BDB100 is the largest cycling tour in the state of Arkansas. You will be one of 3,000 cyclist that flock to Little Rock for this once a year bicycle ride. Cyclist from all over the United States take part in the event. Don’t be surprised if you bump into some one from another country. The course travels over the “Big Dam Bridge” that spans the Arkansas River. This bridge is 4226-feet long. It is the longest pedestrian and bicycle traffic bridge in North America. Kind of fitting the bike ride be named after it. Little Rock and North Little Rock’s 15 miles of river side trails are connected via the Big Dam Bridge. The ride will give you a taste of the 70,000 acres of cities, counties, state parks, and federal parks all connected for us to enjoy.
Take you pick of the many levels of routes included in the Big Dam Bridge 100 Bike Ride:
- 15 mile bike route
- 26 mile bike route
- 50 mile bike route
- 68 mile bike route
- 100 mile bike route
The longer the route, the more mountains and river scenery you get to see. The scenery is beautiful and there is no better way to take it in than on your bike. Be prepared for some challenging hills on the long routes. You will be well supported at the aid stations. They have all kinds of options to keep you going to the finish. Once you arrive at the finish there is block party awaiting you.
Once you arrive at the DBD100 block party, you will find it hard to leave. Located right next to the river, we all congratulate each other while taking in live music, food, drinks and many more surprises.
You will be glad you made the trip over to Little Rock. It is just a short drive from Memphis, TN. Out of the huge crowd there will be many familiar cycling jerseys. You will See Memphis Area Bicycle clubs, Memphis Area Bike Shops, and Memphis Area Breweries all over bike riders jerseys and pants.
The Victory Training Group really hopes you will join us for the 2018 Big Dam Bridge 100.
Stop in the store so we can help you with any bicycle equipment you need.
The best bicycle training is on the bike. You might hear it called, time in the saddle.
A training group is the best way to push your cycling beyond its current level.
Once you join the group, you will quickly find others at your starting level.
From there, be amazed at the progress you and your new friends make over the training session.
Don’t get left out of bdb100 this year.