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Stac Virtual Wind Tunnel
6 Sep

Stac Virtual Wind Tunnel

6th September 2018 Read More

Stac Virtual Wind Tunnel

By James Walsgrove

The Virtual Wind Tunnel (VWT) is an exciting new innovation by Canadian startup STAC Performance, co-founded by Andrew Buckrell. It allows triathletes and time trialists to get a complete, accurate aerodynamic analysis done in an affordable and convenient way. We start off the process with scanning which is the critical part. So we want to …

How to fit your ISM saddle
20 Aug

How to fit your ISM saddle

20th August 2018 Read More

How to fit your ISM saddle

By James Walsgrove

ISM seats are optimally shaped, and different to the traditional bike saddle. This is why it is so important to fit your ISM saddle correctly. The patented, anatomical design is nose-less and features two independent front arms. This results in superior blood flow, no numbness, and unprecedented comfort and performance. Due to the unique design …

Dunwich Dynamo Double
29 Jul

Dunwich Dynamo Double

29th July 2018 Read More

Dunwich Dynamo Double

By James Walsgrove

Having completed this event last year and being really impressed we decided to complete it again.  However, due to the logistical nightmare of getting to the start we decided to complete it as a 225 mile round trip leaving our car at Dunwich packed with a stove for making coffee and bacon rolls at the …

Using Zwift and Training Peaks together, your perfect training partner
10 Jul

Using Zwift and Training Peaks together, your perfect training partner

10th July 2018 Read More

Using Zwift and Training Peaks together, your perfect training partner

By James Walsgrove

For anybody serious about improving as a cyclist then Training Peaks is a must to be able to monitor, plan and review your training thus keeping you on track to help you prepare the right way to reach your cycling goals. Zwift is the at home training game connecting cyclists around the world taking the …

Training with Heart Rate
5 Jul

Training with Heart Rate

5th July 2018 Read More

Training with Heart Rate

By James Walsgrove

In the Zone……. Using your heart rate to fine-tune your training efforts can help you reap big fitness rewards. When starting cycling or any other sport, motivation is high while fitness is low. It’s a combination that means large gains can be made in a relatively short period, which helps with the philosophy that hard …

Muscles used in cycling and how to strengthen them simply!
4 Jul

Muscles used in cycling and how to strengthen them simply!

4th July 2018 Read More

Muscles used in cycling and how to strengthen them simply!

By James Walsgrove

After doing lots of research and studying on how to improve my cycling I thought I would write a simple article on the what are the main muscles used in cycling while pedalling, explain their importance and most importantly how to strength and condition them. Muscles used in cycling during the pedal stroke The power …

LEJOG – DAY 8
3 Jul

LEJOG – DAY 8

3rd July 2018 Read More

LEJOG – DAY 8

By James Walsgrove

Evanton – John O’ Groats 101miles This is the last (well hopefully) day of riding as we plan to reach John O’Groats by the end of the day. This was the worst nights sleep that we have had on the journey due to the fact that a seagull was practically in our room making all …