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 […]
Does gardening count as off-the-bike strength?
Can gardening strength training support your cycling without replacing the gym? Digging, planting, weeding and shovelling all involve useful movement, muscular effort and time outdoors. Here is where garden work can complement endurance training, and where dedicated strength sessions still matter. Covered in this blog The physical demands of gardening Full-body workout Flexibility and […]
The Essential Role of Core Strength in Cycling Performance
Core strength for cyclists is about far more than having visible abs or being able to hold a plank for several minutes. Your core provides the stable platform that helps you maintain position, transfer force through the pedals and stay efficient as fatigue builds. That matters whether you are preparing for a Gran Fondo, riding […]
Conquering RAAM: Part 1: Building the Physical Foundation for RAAM
RAAM training starts with building a physical foundation strong enough to cope with one of the toughest ultra-endurance cycling events in the world. Race Across America covers more than 3,000 miles from coast to coast, and success depends on far more than simply being able to ride long distances. Your training needs to develop endurance, […]
How to improve your cycling power
Whether you use a power meter, heart rate or perceived effort, the principles to improve cycling power are much the same. This guide covers structured bike sessions, strength work, nutrition, recovery and power-to-weight, so you can focus your training where it matters most. If you use a power meter, knowing how to use it properly […]
Your cross-training guide
“Ride a bike. Ride a bike. Ride a bike,” said Fausto Coppi when asked how to improve your cycling. I’m not one to disagree with a legend, but sports science has moved on since he graced the tarmac of Le Tour. If your training time is limited, riding should remain the priority, but cross-training for […]