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 sleep improves cycling performance
Some people seem able to function on very little sleep, but if you want to improve your cycling performance and become a stronger cyclist, you need to prioritise sleep. In my opinion, sleep is the undisputed king of recovery. Without enough quality sleep, your ability to train, adapt and perform on the bike will soon […]
How to optimise recovery for cycling training
Your cycling performance improvements do not happen on the bike. They happen while your body recovers, and optimising cycling recovery can be the difference between completing your next session at 100% rather than 90%. That difference may not be obvious straight away, but keep losing those 10%s and the missed training opportunities soon add up. […]