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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 …

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! …

How to be consistent with your cycle training
15 Apr

How to be consistent with your cycle training

15th April 2020 Read More

How to be consistent with your cycle training

By James Walsgrove

Being consistent with your cycle training is the biggest factor in improving on the bike. Results happen over time so you need to stay consistent with anything you do if you want to improve. This means being patient but you will get your reward. “Long-term consistency trumps short-term intensity” In this blog, I will cover …

Group workout using Zwift meetups
6 Apr

Group workout using Zwift meetups

6th April 2020 Read More

Group workout using Zwift meetups

By James Walsgrove

Do you want to do the same group workout with your mates using Zwift meetups? It is easier than you think to do all do the same session! You can now all train together in a virtual world. With the ever-increasing popularity of indoor training, Zwift is certainly leading the way. This platform allows people …

What is aerobic decoupling?
3 Apr

What is aerobic decoupling?

3rd April 2020 Read More

What is aerobic decoupling?

By James Walsgrove

To become a successful cyclist it is important to have a good level of base fitness.  This is basically your body ability to process oxygen and produce energy. What is aerobic decoupling? Aerobic decoupling is simply a numerical measurement of aerobic efficiency and fitness. The longer you can ride without experiencing a significant decoupling the …