Keeping Core Temperature Down During Hot Rides or Indoor Training
Cycling in hot weather, or indoors with limited air flow, can quickly make a hard session more taxing. Learning how to keep core temperature down can help you manage effort, reduce heat strain and get more from hot rides or indoor training. The practical strategies below cover what to do before, during and after your […]
Conquering RAAM: Part 2: Adapting to RAAM’s Extreme Conditions
RAAM race preparation must account for far more than the physical training covered in Part 1. From intense desert heat to cold nights, the Race Across America places constant demands on your fuelling, pacing and ability to manage setbacks. This instalment covers practical strategies for adapting to those extreme conditions. Heat Adaptation Why Heat […]
How to train and race in heat
Cycling heat training can change how well you cope with hot rides, from your pacing and hydration to how quickly you recover afterwards. A sudden temperature rise, a trip abroad or a hot target event can expose gaps that cooler training does not reveal. These guidelines combine practical coaching experience and study to help you […]