Things to consider for a long ride. Preparation / training Things to bring Food / Hydration Pacing Equipment What are objectives of ride? How far is a long ride? Many would consider a long ride to be over 100km or over 100 miles. But, it is all relatively on your state of fitness. If you [...]

March Training and Cycling
In the past few weeks, I’ve been able to go out on my bike 5-6 times a week. Training has become an instinctive part of the day. Only when I’m really busy with teaching do I take a rest day. A few notes on recent weeks training. An easy ride at level 2 (65-70%) heart [...]

VO2 Max Intervals
VO2 Max is the term given to your maximum aerobic capacity. VO2 Max is effectively the amount of oxygen that you can take in and use. It is your maximal aerobic capacity. It is expressed as litres (ml) of oxygen / weight Kg / per min. Some of the top athletes have recorded figures as high [...]

Getting the Miles in
January has been a good month so far. Plenty of steady miles, plus some threshold work to start working on a bit of speed. Recent training Sat 14th – 70 miles – 4 hours – 17.5mph – Long ride to Lambourn and White horse. Sun 15th – 27 miles – 1.50.00 – av 15.0 mph [...]

Threshold Training
Threshold training involves riding at an intensity which can be maintained for an hour without creating excess burning in your legs (lactic acid creation). Your threshold is the level which makes full use of your aerobic capacity (oxygen) but doesn’t tip over into anaerobic exercise (which creates lactic acid). Threshold training essentially involves a level which [...]

Specific Cycle Training
Over the past few years, my training has evolved from a general ride the bike, to more specific targeted training sessions. Specific training aims to target and improve those areas which will be most beneficial for your goals and type of races. Both Eddy Merckx and Fausto Coppi gave pretty much the same advice for [...]

Obree Breathing Technique
In Graeme Obree’s training manual, he devotes a chapter to his own breathing technique he developed. If it had been anyone else, it would have been tempting to brush it off. But, given Obree’s success, I was motivated to give it a go and see how it affects my performance / cycling. We tend to [...]

Dealing With Stagnant Performance
I remember in my first season of racing, I made tremendous progress. There was one patch where every time I raced, I seemed to set a personal best. I imagined this upward trend continuing and at this rate, I reckoned I would be in the Tour de France by about 2008. Well, of course, I’m [...]

A Double-Dip Cold
At the end of the hill climb season, I was quite motivated to keep cycling. Instead of short intervals, I went out for longer steady rides. In November I did 800 miles (including 200 miles commuting). I really enjoyed the cycling, there was no real structure to the training apart from to enjoy getting some [...]

Hot Pads for Cold Feet
Hot Pads for Cold Feet – pack of 40 for £21 Hand Warmers – pack of 10 for £12 Personally, I find these hotpads are an essential extra at this time of the year. They keep feet and hands warm, whatever the weather. I have poor circulation in both hands and feet. I feel the [...]
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