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Coach Joy will be continuing her quest to educate all virtual cyclists on the importance of strengthening for cyclists by providing a framework to periodize your resistance training.

Together Jon and Becki have turned to virtual cycling to help them cope with the loss of their son Tommy. I know their virtual cycling story will inspire and move you.

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