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Hear what fellow coach Andy has to say about the Ride Harder Academy
17 Jan

Hear what fellow coach Andy has to say about the Ride Harder Academy

17th January 2021 Read More

Hear what fellow coach Andy has to say about the Ride Harder Academy

By James Walsgrove

Andy Collins Andy runs his own Triathlon Coaching business Tri4fitness and joined the Academy in Autumn 2020.  Ok, I was not sure what to expect and been competing in triathlon and Gran Fondo cycling events for over ten years so I would say experience as an athlete. I was first introduced to James through the …

How I designed the Mallorca 312 Training Plans
12 Dec

How I designed the Mallorca 312 Training Plans

12th December 2020 Read More

How I designed the Mallorca 312 Training Plans

By James Walsgrove

The Mallorca 312 is an annual closed-road sportive/gran fondo that takes place in and around the Serra Tramuntana mountains of Mallorca, Spain. There are 3 distances that you can ride on the day, 167km, 225km and the full 312km which includes over 5,000m of climbing! Around 8000 riders now attend this event from across the …

Why I wrote the Weight Loss Cycle Training Plan
19 Nov

Why I wrote the Weight Loss Cycle Training Plan

19th November 2020 Read More

Why I wrote the Weight Loss Cycle Training Plan

By James Walsgrove

Have you just started cycling or been riding for several years and struggle to lose weight? Or worse still weigh more than before you started? Well, I have written this Weight Loss Cycle Training Plan for YOU! “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” Albert Einstein The fact …

Why cycling is good for your mental health
11 Nov

Why cycling is good for your mental health

11th November 2020 Read More

Why cycling is good for your mental health

By James Walsgrove

Cycling is incredibly good for both our mental and physical health. It brings people together and leverages an opportunity to discuss the way we are feeling in a safe and friendly environment. Whether it is a social cafe ride where people get to chat during the ride or over a cuppa or a race which …

Ride Harder Tool Kit
23 Sep

Ride Harder Tool Kit

23rd September 2020 Read More

Ride Harder Tool Kit

By James Walsgrove

Having seen many mistakes made by others and some myself I decided to put this toolkit together to help YOU not make the same mistakes! This will help you optimise your training time and improve your health, happiness and mental wellbeing all round. Sign up for FREE and receive my top training tips today! …