Preventing and Coping with Saddle Sores
Saddle sores can turn an otherwise great ride into a miserable experience. They can range from mild irritation and chafing to more painful inflammation that makes sitting on the bike difficult or, in some cases, impossible. They usually develop through a combination of friction, pressure, heat and moisture, which means prevention often comes down to […]
Understanding Constrained Total Energy Expenditure
More training does not always mean a proportionally higher daily calorie burn. Constrained total energy expenditure is the idea that, as activity rises, the body may compensate by reducing energy spent elsewhere. For endurance athletes, understanding this can help put training load, recovery and fuelling into better context. Covered in this blog What is […]
Mastering Mitochondrial Health For Cycling
Mitochondrial health for cycling matters because mitochondria sit at the heart of aerobic energy production. They help convert nutrients and oxygen into ATP, the energy your muscles rely on every time you pedal. For endurance cyclists, improving mitochondrial function and density can support better aerobic efficiency, greater endurance and improved adaptation to training. Your existing […]
A guide to saddle sores
Saddle sores can quickly disrupt your cycling, particularly when you are building mileage for a sportive, Gran Fondo or endurance event. Understanding what causes saddle sores and acting early can help you reduce friction, pressure and irritation before they affect your training. This guide covers practical prevention, treatment and bike-fit considerations. Covered in this […]
How your gut is crucial for cycling performance
For me, one of the most fascinating fields of general health is the role our gut plays in keeping us healthy. Having dealt with various conditions and intolerances, nutrition has become more important to me than it may be for the average person. In this article, I look at gut health for cycling, including what […]
Are you recovered?
Recovery is arguably the most important part of structured training, but how do you know when your body is actually ready to train again? This guide explains how to tell if you are recovered, using both the warning signs you notice yourself and the objective data available from wearables. It also covers the daily habits […]
How your mentality affects your cycling performance
Cycling performance is not only shaped by the training you do, your nutrition or your tactics. Mental fitness for cyclists matters just as much: how you approach commitment, stress, setbacks and difficult efforts can influence what you are able to get from your training. For many years, I’ve advocated looking at cyclists holistically and helping […]
How eating healthy increases cycling performance
Chasing nutritional perfection is a fool’s goal, but consistently eating well can improve how you train, recover and ride. Nutrition for cycling performance is not about following one perfect diet. It is about understanding the basics, paying attention to food quality and finding an approach that works for your body and training. Covered […]