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 …
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 …
As you gear up for the Mallorca 312 your training strategy becomes a critical factor in your success. Before diving into the event-specific training plan, consider the invaluable benefits of Zone 2 endurance training. In this blog post, we’ll explore why incorporating Zone 2 workouts is a game-changer in preparing for the Mallorca 312. 1. …
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, …
One of the most frequent questions I receive is, “How can I get faster on the bike?” While structured training is crucial, there’s a cost-effective upgrade that can yield significant speed improvements, especially for time trials and triathlons: Time Trial (TT) bars, also known as aerobars. The Aerodynamic Advantage of TT Bars TT bars are …
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 …
