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Pedal Pain: Understanding and Addressing Spring Knee in Cycling
13 Mar

Pedal Pain: Understanding and Addressing Spring Knee in Cycling

13th March 2024 Read More

Pedal Pain: Understanding and Addressing Spring Knee in Cycling

By James Walsgrove

Cycling is a fantastic way to stay fit, explore the outdoors, and enjoy the freedom of movement. However, like any physical activity, it comes with its share of potential injuries and discomforts. One common issue cyclists may encounter is something called “spring knee”. In this blog, we’ll delve into what spring knee is, its causes, …

Beyond the Pedals: Why Cycling Alone Doesn’t Always Guarantee Weight Loss
13 Jan

Beyond the Pedals: Why Cycling Alone Doesn’t Always Guarantee Weight Loss

13th January 2024 Read More

Beyond the Pedals: Why Cycling Alone Doesn’t Always Guarantee Weight Loss

By James Walsgrove

In the world of fitness and health, cycling is often hailed as a fantastic way to shed those extra pounds and achieve a leaner, healthier physique. While cycling certainly offers numerous benefits for cardiovascular health, muscle tone, and overall well-being, the notion that it guarantees weight loss may not hold true for everyone. In this …

Stay fit and healthy over the festive period
10 Dec

Stay fit and healthy over the festive period

10th December 2023 Read More

Stay fit and healthy over the festive period

By James Walsgrove

Love it or hate it it comes every year, yes Christmas! This period can present a whole host of challenges with so many temptations of excessive food and drink. It is a great time to enjoy yourself and catch up with friends and family but it doesn’t have to derail your training plan fully and …

Riding Stronger, Living Longer: Zone 2 Training’s Incredible Benefits
1 Sep

Riding Stronger, Living Longer: Zone 2 Training’s Incredible Benefits

1st September 2023 Read More

Riding Stronger, Living Longer: Zone 2 Training’s Incredible Benefits

By James Walsgrove

It seems that recently everyone has been talking about Zone 2 endurance cycle training. In the dynamic world of cycling achieving peak performance and lasting vitality is a shared aspiration. Among the various training techniques, Zone 2 endurance training has emerged as a game-changer for both enhancing cycling performance and nurturing longevity. In this article, …

Maintain Cycling Fitness Over the Summer Break
14 Aug

Maintain Cycling Fitness Over the Summer Break

14th August 2023 Read More

Maintain Cycling Fitness Over the Summer Break

By James Walsgrove

It can seem hard and frustrating trying to maintain cycling fitness over the summer break. But it does not have to be that way. Maintaining cycling fitness over the summer holiday period requires a combination of planning, consistency, and adaptability. Here are some tips to help you keep your cycling fitness during this time: Set …

How to travel abroad with your Road Bike
22 Mar

How to travel abroad with your Road Bike

22nd March 2023 Read More

How to travel abroad with your Road Bike

By James Walsgrove

Travelling abroad with a road bike can be an exciting and challenging experience for cyclists. Taking your bike abroad isn’t as daunting as you may think. It has become more popular in recent years with the rise of cheap flights and training camps. In this essential guide, I will show you how to travel abroad with …

Complete a structured session with intervals outside on the bike
14 Feb

Complete a structured session with intervals outside on the bike

14th February 2023 Read More

Complete a structured session with intervals outside on the bike

By James Walsgrove

Intervals on the trainer are now easy thanks to smart trainers and training software such as Zwift. However, there can be a real benefit from completing intervals in the “real world”. Unless you are only ever racing on Zwift then being able to ride outside at intensity is going to be of benefit. You may …

Training for the Tour of Cambridgeshire Gran Fondo
26 Jan

Training for the Tour of Cambridgeshire Gran Fondo

26th January 2023 Read More

Training for the Tour of Cambridgeshire Gran Fondo

By James Walsgrove

The Tour of Cambridgeshire is Britain’s biggest Cycling Festival. Over the weekend hosts a variety of events. Training for the tough Tour of Cambridgeshire events requires some key fitness components. One of the events is the Gran Fondo which is held on fully closed roads and is a qualifier for the World Gran Fondo Championships. …