Lakeview Coaching

08/25/2026

The Ultimate Time Trial Guide: How to Start, Train & Race (No Experience Needed)

No pack tactics, no tight cornering, no excuses. Just you, your bike, and the clock. 🚴‍♂️⏱️✨

In this comprehensive video, Coach Armen Hadjinian breaks down everything you need to know about Time Trialing—the "Race of Truth." Time trials are widely considered the safest, purest, and most accessible entry point into competitive bike racing.

Armen walks you through how to simulate race-day stress and pacing during home trainer workouts to beat pre-race butterflies, how to build a structured training plan, and how to navigate local and regional racing associations to find your very first event.

Whether you're gearing up for national events with , getting your start with the or (ABR / ), or testing your power in the (MATTS), this guide gives you the exact blueprint to step onto the start ramp with confidence.



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08/23/2026

My high school alumni cross country meet was today. My last high school meet was in 1976. This trophy was won by our varsity team in 1975, I was still on JV.

Somehow I wound up with the trophy, so when Paul Hiegel suggested we try an alumni run, this was the trophy.

Every year, when I see that trophy it puts 50+ years into rewind. The off the course trials that we had and the wins. But one thing stays strong, the bonds we made during those years made us the people we are today.

So strong, that I named my team and coaching after my factory town grade school, Lakeview. Those early lessons of not giving up and looking out for each other are true now just like they were then, forged over half a century ago on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Thanks Dick Clark for leading the Rockets to victory that day, Paul Hiegel for the alumni race, and George Logic for being my best wingman a guy could get.

Armen Hadjinian

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08/22/2026

How to Beat Race Day Nerves AT HOME 🚴‍♂️🏠

Terrified of those pre-race butterflies before stepping onto the starting ramp? You can actually train your nervous system to stay cool right from your living room. 🚴‍♂️🏠✨

In this short, Coach Armen Hadjinian breaks down how indoor home workouts—whether on a trainer or roller setup—are your best tool to simulate race-day stress without the intimidation. By practicing precise time trial pacing, breath control, and visual cueing at home, you desensitize your brain to high-intensity panic long before you ever pin a race number on your jersey.

Whether you're prepping for local events, dialing in your power for the (MATTS), or getting ready for and events, beating race anxiety starts on your home trainer!

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08/20/2026

How to Find & Enter Your First Bike Race 🚴‍♂️🏁

Want to race your bike but feeling totally lost by all the acronyms, licenses, and event calendars? We’ve got you covered. 🚴‍♂️⚡️

In this short, Coach Armen Hadjinian breaks down the main cycling organizations you need to know to get on the starting line:
🇺🇸 : The national governing body for sanctioned road, track, and off-road races across the country.
🧀 : Your home base for local Wisconsin crits, road races, and state championships.
🏁 -America Time Trial Series: The premier Midwest series for solo racing against the clock.
🌽 Illinois Cycling Association: Key organizer for regional Midwest crits and road events.

Whether you're getting a 1-day USAC license or jumping into an ABR event, getting into your first race is way easier than you think!
USA Cycling
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08/19/2026

The Ultimate Race Against the Clock 🚴‍♂️⏱️ (Pt. 1)

No pack tactics, no drafting, no excuses. Just you, your bike, and the clock. 🚴‍♂️⏱️✨

In Part 1 of our Time Trial deep dive, Coach Armen Hadjinian breaks down why the "Race of Truth" is the purest test of endurance in cycling—and why it’s the absolute best way to start your competitive racing journey.

Whether you're gearing up for local time trials with or building your baseline for upcoming events with and the , learning how to pace a solo effort changes your riding forever.

👀 STAY TUNED: This is just Part 1! Drop a comment on what event you're targeting this season, and subscribe so you don't miss Part 2!

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08/19/2026

08/18/2026

Why "Getting Faster" Fails: The Athlete's Guide to SMART Goals

Learn how to set a SMART cycling goal for your first century ride. This framework helps you plan your training and hit your 100-mile target.

Training for a long-distance event requires more than just time on the bike. This video breaks down how to apply the SMART goal-setting method specifically for cycling. Whether you are aiming for your first century ride or looking to improve your endurance, having a structured plan is essential. We cover how to ensure your cycling goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

In this full-length guide, Coach Armen Hadjinian breaks down exactly why traditional goal setting fails most endurance athletes and how to fix it using the SMART goal framework (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound). Without a structured target, it is impossible to periodize your training or measure real progress.

Armen walks you through how to transform vague aspirations into actionable training blueprints. Whether you are aiming to upgrade your category with . targeting a podium or dialing in your indoor power numbers with applying the SMART method is the first step to unlocking your true potential.

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08/16/2026

Why Your Cycling Goals Keep Failing (And How to Fix It) 🚴‍♂️⚡️

"I want to get faster." "I want to ride more miles." Sound familiar? Here’s why those goals almost always fail. 🛑🧠

In this short, Coach Armen Hadjinian breaks down why standard, vague goal setting sets athletes up for plateauing and frustration. Without structure, "trying harder" leads to overtraining or lost motivation. That’s where SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound) come in. By turning broad desires into actionable milestones, you give your nervous system and training plan a clear target to shoot for.

Whether you're prepping for local time trials with , dialing in your pacing for the .cycling , or targeting peak fitness, structuring your goals is the secret to real race-day gains.

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