Understanding Training
Top 10 tips for staying cycling fit through the festive period
It’s going to be a very different festive period than what we’re use to this year but, although there won’t be the office parties or New Year get togethers, there will still be the mince pies, the alcohol, the lure of the sofa and the cold and wet of the British winter. Here are our top 10 tips for keeping, and maybe even gaining, fitness, avoiding piling on the festive pounds and staying healthy.
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Published on: 27/11/2020
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Can I do my winter cycling training indoors?
With improved indoor trainers, virtual reality worlds such as Zwift to ride and race in and the proven benefits of hitting the weights over the winter, is there a valid argument for doing the bulk of your winter training indoors? We examine the pros and cons of an indoor only approach.
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Published on: 14/11/2020
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Winter Cycling Myth-Buster 2020
Whether it’s from chatting to club mates, reading magazines or spending time on internet forums, myths and misunderstandings about cycling training abound. In this article we debunk five classic winter cycling training myths.
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Published on: 30/10/2020
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What is the British Cycling 2020/21 12-week Real Life Winter Training Plan?
With so much misunderstanding, misinformation and confusion about what winter training should comprise of, we profile our 12-week “Real Life” Winter Training Plan and explain why you should consider following it.
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Published on: 02/10/2020
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Best bang for you buck indoor trainer sessions
One of the most common questions we get asked is, “if I’ve got an hour, what’s the best indoor trainer session I can do?” Although this might seem like an easy question to answer, there are a whole number of factors to consider. In this article, we look at those factors but also suggest three tried and tested fall-back sessions.
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Published on: 20/11/2019
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What is the British Cycling 2020/21 8-week Indoor Time Efficient Training Plan?
Our 8-week Indoor Time Efficient Training Plan isn’t a get fit quick fix for rain adverse cyclists but is an effective training plan for cyclists who are time starved and struggle to get out on their bikes during the winter months.
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Published on: 08/10/2020
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The final build up to a sportive
Make sure the final few weeks before your target event go smoothly and that you arrive on the start line fit and ready to ride.
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Published on: 11/06/2019
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Off-road riding for road cyclists
A guide to how and why road cyclists should include some off-road riding in their training.
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Published on: 11/06/2019
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