The Importance of Watts per Kilogram
It seems with each passing week there is a new technological advancement within cycling that analyses more and more metrics. As such more...
6 Things you need to know - Base Training
What is base training? Between the end of your race season and the start of the next one is the time to review what you have done, what...
Aerobic and Anaerobic Training Benefits
During aerobic exercises, an athlete maintains a steady pace for a prolonged period and the body relies on oxygen for the transportation....
Boosting you're cycling endurance
Having the knowledge that you are able to ride as long as your imagination, riding mates or that the route requires is a very powerful...
Bike Climbing.. Stand or stay seated?
Your body’s “message” telling you to stand or sit is not much different from your internal feel for pacing… Unless you’re Jan Ullrich,...
Just what is FTP? And how do you work with it?
Always been confused about FTP? This guide will make it easy to understand how this magical number can help your training. If you’ve been...
Glycemic Index (GI) and why it is important to what you eat
The glycaemic index (GI) was originally designed for people with diabetes to help keep their blood sugar levels under control. But...
Strength Training – Why it’s important for Endurance Athletes
It always surprises me how few endurance athletes utilise strength training as part of their overall endurance training program. This is...
The Biomechanics of the pedal stroke
The Biomechanics Of The Pedal Stroke For most of the century or more that humans have ridden bikes, we didn’t know very much about the...
New to group rides? Read the Basics of Etiquette
Group rides are not only social, but a great way train and compare yourself to others. No matter what type of group ride you seek,...
Fatigue: Mind over muscle
Every Cyclist knows that they have to suffer sometimes to get their best, whether that is a TT or a huge unrelenting climb but what if...
