Understanding Functional Threshold Power (FTP)
Functional Threshold Power, better known as FTP, is one of the most widely used—and frequently misunderstood—numbers in cycling. It is commonly treated as the power you can sustain for an hour, but in reality FTP is an estimate of the highest steady power you can maintain before fatigue begins to build rapidly. When used properly, […]
How to Improve Your Cycling Cadence
If you want to improve cycling cadence, the aim is not simply to spin your legs faster. Finding a cadence you can control efficiently can help you manage fatigue and ride more comfortably across long rides, climbs and harder efforts. The practical tips and drills below will help you build that skill progressively. Covered […]
Debunking Common Myths in Endurance Training
Endurance training myths can lead athletes to train harder than necessary, fuel poorly or overlook recovery. From novice runners to seasoned cyclists, it is easy to follow advice that sounds convincing but does not suit your training or goals. Here are six persistent myths in endurance sport, and the practical reality behind them. Endurance […]
Understanding the Power Curve
A cycling power curve shows how your best power changes from short sprints to sustained endurance efforts. It gives you a practical way to identify the durations that suit you and the areas that may benefit from focused training. This article explains how to measure and interpret your curve, then use it to inform your […]
The importance of efficiency factor for cycling training
For sportive, Gran Fondo and ultra-endurance cyclists, training data is most useful when it helps explain how your body is responding to the work you do. Cycling efficiency factor compares power output with heart rate, offering a practical way to track aerobic development and spot changes in fatigue or fitness over time. Used consistently, it […]
Choosing the Right Bike for the Right Terrain
Choosing between a TT bike vs lightweight bike depends on the terrain, your expected speed and the demands of the event. A lightweight bike can make sustained climbs and technical descents more manageable, while a TT bike can offer a meaningful advantage on fast, flatter roads. Once you have chosen the right tool for the […]
Periodising strength and conditioning training with cycling trainin
Strength training for cyclists works best when it supports the demands of the bike, rather than simply adding more fatigue to the week. By timing and tailoring gym sessions around each phase of your cycling season, you can develop strength and power while protecting recovery. Here is how to align your strength work with the […]
Do pneumatic (air) compression trousers (pants) actually work?
Air compression pants are increasingly common in recovery routines, but do they genuinely help cyclists and endurance athletes recover between demanding sessions? This article explains how pneumatic compression trousers work, what the evidence suggests, and when they may be a worthwhile addition to your recovery toolkit. Covered in this blog What are air compression […]
The Myth and Reality of Hill Training for Cyclists
Is hill training for cyclists essential if you are preparing for a hilly sportive, Gran Fondo or race? Conventional wisdom says that the best way to conquer climbs is to train on them relentlessly. Yet the science of cycling and the demands placed on the body’s energy systems suggest a more nuanced answer. Covered […]
When to take an extra day off
It is easy to believe that training hard every day is the fastest route to better cycling performance. In reality, knowing when to take an extra rest day is an important part of responding to fatigue, life stress and changing training demands. Rest is not a lack of commitment: it is when the body has […]