How to Qualify for and Complete Paris-Brest-Paris
Paris-Brest-Paris training needs to prepare you for far more than simply riding 1,200 km. Held every four years, this legendary journey from Paris to Brest and back demands endurance, pacing, fuelling, sleep management, reliable equipment and the ability to keep making good decisions deep into fatigue. With the next Paris-Brest-Paris taking place in 2027, riders […]
The best way to build base this winter
Winter cycling base training is your opportunity to build the fitness that supports stronger riding when the season arrives. The right approach depends on how much time you have, your experience, your goals and the type of riding you enjoy. Below are three popular ways to structure winter training, along with the potential benefits and […]
Reverse Periodisation Training for Cyclists
Reverse periodisation training offers cyclists an alternative to the usual winter base-building approach. By prioritising high-intensity work before shifting towards longer aerobic rides, it can suit riders with limited winter training time or a long-distance target. This guide explains how the approach works, who it may suit and the key considerations before you commit to […]
A Guide to Track Cycling
Track cycling races combine raw speed, power and tactical awareness on the velodrome’s steeply banked curves. From explosive sprint events to endurance-based pursuits and team races, each format tests a different side of your riding. This guide explains how the main events work, what they demand and how to begin training for them. Covered […]
Pyramidal Training: A Balanced Approach to Improving Performance?
Pyramidal training for cyclists offers a practical way to balance endurance, sustained power and high-intensity work within the same training programme. Most training time is completed at low intensity, a smaller amount at moderate intensity, and the least time at high intensity—creating the shape of a pyramid. For many amateur cyclists, this distribution can fit […]
How to Train Indoors This Winter
Enjoying indoor cycling can help you maintain fitness, work on weaknesses and keep progressing when the weather makes outdoor riding less practical. With a clear plan, your time on the trainer can be just as purposeful as time on the road. This guide covers effective winter workouts, fuelling, hydration, equipment and simple ways to make […]
The Role of Kilojoules in Endurance Training
Kilojoules offer a practical way to quantify the work you do in training, particularly when power data is available. Understanding kilojoules in endurance training can help you monitor workload, plan fuelling and recovery, and build the durability needed to sustain performance over longer rides and events. Covered in this blog Understanding kilojoules Monitoring kilojoules […]
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 […]
Polarised Training: The Key to Optimising Your Cycling Performance?
Polarised training for cyclists is a way to build endurance and improve performance without making every ride moderately hard. It centres on plenty of genuinely easy riding, alongside a small number of demanding interval sessions. This guide explains how the approach works, how to apply the 80:20 principle and who is most likely to benefit. […]
How to Write Your Own Cycling Training Plan
Writing your own cycling training plan can be rewarding and empowering, whether you want to improve everyday fitness, prepare for a Gran Fondo or take on a multi-day tour. The key is to match your goals, current fitness and available time with a structure you can follow consistently. This guide explains the essential building blocks […]