What are the qualifications to join Stelleri Speed School?

• You must be a female at least 40 years of age as of December 31st of the year you sign on.

• You must have a bicycle that is race legal for local time trial races (a TT/tri bike and/or aero equipment is not required).

• We strongly suggest you have a Power Meter and a Heart Rate Monitor to measure performance output and progress (please contact Angie or Pam if you have questions).

Why is Stelleri Speed School focused only on shorter races?

Stelleri coaches understand the unique challenges of masters women athletes. As women mature, there is a tendency to lose power, strength, and speed. Training at higher intensities helps to moderate (and possibly reverse) the decline in these performance parameters. Training for, and racing in, events that require the ability to hold power (intensity) over short to moderate distances (between 20K and 40K) maximizes the physical systems that allow our athletes to maintain their power, speed, and strength as they age up. Stelleri Speed School also recognizes that master’s women athletes often have other obligations and interests that compete with the time they have available for training and racing. Our coaching program allows for flexibility within the training schedule, which ranges from 5 to about 10 hours of training per week.

What is the benefit of signing up for a full year? What kind of training will be on the plan after race season?

Training will be focused on maintaining fitness after the last targeted race of the season. Having a plan that extends into the 'off season' gives the athlete some accountability, and helps keep you motivated when next year's racing is still a long way off! And purchasing the full year gives you the best per-month pricing for Stelleri Speed School. 

What if I don’t live in Northeast Ohio?
You can still join Stelleri Speed School! We are proud of our team presence at local races, but we welcome women in other geographical regions to share our love of speed in their own hometowns! Please contact Pam or Angie for details and options. 
How do I train over the winter, or when it’s too dark/cold/icy to ride outside?
We recommend a smart trainer, so you can ride in (relative) comfort and safety indoors. We also highly recommend interactive programs to pair with your smart trainer, such as Zwift, FulGaz, or Trainer Road (to name a few).