Mastering Performance Anxiety
Performance anxiety in cycling is common when the countdown to an important event begins. Pre-race nerves can affect both your experience and performance, but with practical preparation they can become a source of focus and readiness. This guide explains how to understand and manage those feelings before and during your event. Covered in this […]
Maintaining Motivation in Cycling
Cycling motivation is rarely constant. Even riders who genuinely love training go through periods where getting on the bike feels harder, progress seems slow, or life simply gets in the way. That does not necessarily mean you have lost your passion for cycling. Motivation is influenced by your goals, fatigue, stress, mental health, training variety, […]
Mastering the Rapha Festive 500 in One Day: An Endurance Cyclist’s Ultimate Guide
Riding 500 km in the festive period is a serious endurance challenge. Completing the Rapha Festive 500 in one day demands more than determination: it requires sensible preparation, a realistic route, disciplined pacing and a fuelling plan you can stick to. This guide covers the practical decisions that can help you make the day safer, […]
Conquering RAAM: Part 3: The Final Frontier – Mental Resilience and Logistical Strategies for RAAM Success
RAAM demands far more than physical fitness. This final part of the guide covers RAAM mental resilience and logistics: the mental skills, crew planning and bike setup that help you stay focused, comfortable and effective when fatigue builds. Get these details right before race week, because they can make a real difference when the race […]
Can Alcohol Affect Your Cycling Performance and Recovery? The Facts
Welcome to an exploration of a subject that has intrigued cyclists for years: the relationship between alcohol consumption, cycling performance, and post-exercise recovery. While many enjoy a refreshing beer or a glass of wine, it’s essential to understand when this leisurely indulgence begins to interfere with your athletic performance. Let’s investigate further. Covered in […]
Peak Cycling: Choose the Right Coach
Choosing a cycling coach is about more than finding someone to write a training plan. The right support should reflect your goals, experience, mindset and life beyond the bike, whether you are preparing for an endurance challenge, a sportive or a more competitive ambition. These seven considerations will help you identify the qualities that matter […]
Leverage Your Ego for Epic Cycling Performance Gains
We all have an ego, and in cycling it can either push you forward or quietly sabotage your progress. Learning to work with your ego in cycling can help you train with more purpose, stay accountable and handle the pressure that comes with ambitious goals. The key is recognising when it is serving your performance […]
How decision fatigue is ruining your cycling performance
From my many years as a coach, I have seen that cyclists in demanding executive or desk-based roles can struggle to commit to training, even when they are not physically active all day. The constant responsibility of making important decisions can leave less energy to get on the bike. Understanding decision fatigue cycling performance can […]
How a dog will improve your cycling performance
Can a dog improve cycling performance? Possibly, but please do not adopt one on the strength of this article alone. A dog is for life, not just for Christmas, yet the potential benefits of human-animal interaction may be worth considering if you are already thinking about sharing your life with one. Covered in this […]
Winning the war of scales
If weight loss has felt like a relentless battle, you are not alone. For endurance athletes, weight loss for cyclists is rarely as simple as eating less and training more. This article looks at the stress, habits and expectations that can make lasting change far harder than it needs to be. Covered in this […]