EPIC RIDER PROFILE - Mike Henderson
Mike Henderson is just the kind of Epic Rider we love to highlight.
Mike is a cancer survivor of over 16 years and even though he just turned 50, he still feels like he's 21!
After surviving cancer Mike decided that he needed to give back something for the life he had gained and since then he's been a enthusiastic supporter of Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in their Team in Training Cycling program as a participant, as well as the MS, Diabetes, Arthritis, Cancer Societies, and Livestrong. Today, Mike is heavily involved with the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF).
Last year Wenzel Coaching asked Mike if he would like to join their organization. With so many new riders looking to complete their first century, improve their Time Trial time or just wanting to loose weight via cycling, they thought Mike's background would be ideal.
Mike has used stationary training for many, many years and found it an essential part of his annual training program. When the weather is bad, which isn't often in Southern California, he can still get those miles in. Stationary training also allows him to focus on very specific areas like strength, power, intensity and endurance without the distractions of cars, people or stop lights. He feels he can actually spend less time on the bike and get more accomplished. In Mike's words, "One hour of stationary training is, depending on intensity, between one hour and fifteen to one and half hours on the road."
Mike is an enthusiastic user of epicRIDES for training. When he first came across our DVD series he was surprised at how different these training DVDs where compared to others in his selection and immediately ordered the annual subscription.
Mike likes the entire epicRIDES package. "I like the concept which is straight forward and provides that feeling of going for a ride just like you would if you where to head out from home. I also like the different camera viewpoints which give you a sense of realism that other DVDs just don't seem to come close to. Couple that with spectacular scenery and you can almost feel the wind in your hair," says Mike.
"Next is the music. It's upbeat without being over the top or...weird. Music is a great way to stay motivated and gives you a tempo to keep cadence with."
"Lastly, there is a display which provides a graphical representation of where you are in the ride: hill, flat, descending. I like this because I can add resistance and pick up the pace just like the riders in the video. I also can change resistance to meet my training needs so the same DVD can be a challenge or more of a noodle ride."
Even though Mike lives in San Diego where one can practically ride 365 days a year, he find stationary a necessary part of his busy life. Even when he travels he takes EpicRides with him to use in the hotel gym on his notebook computer.
For riders that he coaches, Mike always recommend stationary riding as a regular part of their schedule. In Mike's own words, "epicRIDES makes it that much more challenging and enjoyable when you are relegated to staying inside."
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