In this article I am going to show you some really simple cycling Strength and Conditioning exercises that you can do at home. This can also be completed with no weight at all so no excuse not to get started today. Everybody should be doing some form of Strength & Conditioning work no matter how …
Having lived in Norfolk all my life and even though I have ridden on all the roads in the event before I was still keen to ride the exact route to experience it and offer my thoughts and advice to others ahead of the event. The route starts in the heart of Norwich and heads …
When I found out the National Championships were coming to Norfolk this year I assumed that it would be a fast, flat course but how wrong I was! Having lived in Norfolk all my life and being a keen cyclist and time trialist I am used to the challenging demands of battling into constant headwinds …
Being a Cycle Coach and Bike Fitter I am passionate about making athletes faster on the bike through training and their position on the bike. Not everybody is able to employ my services so I am often asked what’s the best book out there to help me become faster. I have been on numerous training …
On the weekend of March 22nd – 24th an intrepid band of ten adventurers from Drayton Insurance are embarking on a charity cycle ride from London to Brussels in order to raise for money for Harry vs Neuroblastoma. Harry is 2 years old and suffers from a rare condition known as high-risk neuroblastoma. He is …
This is a big mistake of many cyclists including myself in years gone by, if you don’t have a clear idea of your goal then you will not know how to achieve it or more importantly when you achieve it! Setting realistic and specific goals will help you plan your training sessions so every training …
With the treat of a surprise birthday party for my 40th I decided that I did not want to be close to home and decided to go away cycling and taking onthe 9 epic climbs of the Pyrenees as listed in the Band of Climbers poster. Friday Arrived in Lourdes to be greeted by Jacques …
“Threshold is the maximum sustainable power or heart rate that you can hold for 1 hour” To get the most from any training plan and software that you choose to monitor your fitness it is important to set your training zones and make sure they are regularly updated as you become fitter on the bike. …
