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, …
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 …
Cycling in Calpe and the surrounding area for me offers the ultimate cycling destination in Spain. Having toured the entire length of Spain including the Balearics I fell in love with Calpe. So much so that I decided to buy an apartment and make Calpe my second home. Calpe is a charming coastal town located …
Anybody who takes on a massive sporting challenge will empathise with the anxiety you feel the night before in trying to get to sleep with the alarm set at some ridiculous time. For me taking on the Mallorca 312 it was 3:30 am! It was not the best night’s sleep as I remembered dreaming about …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Being lighter for the climbs at the Mallorca 312 will make the event easier and you will be faster. This will help you make those strict cut-off times. Although this post has been written about the Mallorca 312 it can be used for any cyclist training for an event. General health With any weight loss …
