Claudia Gnudi - Cyclist

I came to Europe trained for the Kieren. A short sprint event on the track. This trip to Europe has been difficult. I had hit an all time low in my confidence as an athlete in Germany. I missed my family and my heart ached.

But an unexpected opportunity knocked on my door when I travelled to Portugal for a track camp in Anadia and I am so happy I decided, against all logic, and current endurance fitness, to just do it and do it to the best that I can, for the team, for myself.

Grateful and blessed I could play a role in the Sicasal / Glassdrive team at the 2a Volta a Portugal feminina 🇵🇹

The actual results didn’t hit the team’s expectations, but I can’t help but feel pride for the team and confidence in my capabilities.

Thank you Bruno Pires for making the sacrifices needed to be a great Director Sportive. This team will go far with your guidance and I am so happy I got to race my first European road tour with Sicasal / Glassdrive

Provincial Champs 2022
Medal tally - 5 Gold & 1 Silver

Kieren🥇
500m Time trail🥇
1500m 🥇
Scratch 🥇
Sprints 🥇
Points🥈

Open Madison with the Men! What a way to finish the day 👌


Panda Sportswear

So incredibly blessed to be able to race my bike while having my daughter here with me❤️

Here's to some more racing tomorrow! Will post results at the end of the Provincials 👌

As always, thanks for the support ❤️

This is so important ladies!

Fuel your body!

Exercise doesn’t work without the nutrition to support it. Let me say that again. 👉 Exercise doesn’t work without the nutrition to support it.

In 2019 survey of 1,000 female athletes across more than 40 sports (published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine), researchers estimated the risk of low energy availability in women athletes at more than 47%. Nearly half of active women may not be eating enough for their bodies to make muscle, regulate metabolism and more after accounting for the energy used in training.

I often see women who are in the mindset that just they'll delay food post workout in order to prolong fat burning (due to depleted reserves). ⚠️In fact, when you do this, the opposite happens. ⚠️

The better strategy is taking advantage of your recovery window—the 30 to 45 minutes after exercise when your insulin levels peak, opening multiple metabolic pathways to expedite your glycogen storage and muscle repair process. During this “golden window” you’re primed to:

⭐️ transport the carbs you eat straight into your muscle stores
⭐️ shuttle amino acids into your muscles to repair damage and rebuild stronger

💥 After this "golden window," your insulin sensitivity declines, meaning it takes your muscles longer to absorb the glucose from your bloodstream. This is especially important for women in the menopausal transition, as you may already be more insulin resistant.

Many of you were interested in learning more about why we have this short window compared to men's hours-long food window post working and what we should be eating to set us up for recovery success. Read more about the "golden window" in my most recent article ➡️ https://www.drstacysims.com/blog

IL LUPO PERDE IL PELO MA NON IL VIZIO!

Happy Snapper Douglas

https://hectornorristrackcycling.co.za/omnium-entry-form-2021/

Entries are OPEN!

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"One of the most effective things you will ever do in life, whether you care to or not, is set an example."
-Richelle E Goodrich

I am privileged to have been selected to be on the riders commission to represent Ladies on the track alongside Steven van Heerden who will be representing the Men in this discipline.
We are here because we love this sport and want to see it grow🌱

We will do our best!

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Our home track is Hector Norris Park, 😘 Where we host League races every Saturday.

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A letter from the Track commissioner (Gauteng) Eddie Roller.

Have a read, there are some important Track dates (As it currently stands) for 2021!

Want to help grow 🌱 the sport track cycling? CGC are looking for volunteers at both HNP or Pilditch.
Click the link to fill out the Annual track volunteer form to see where you can help. Let's Make the 2021 season happen!