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The Obree Way – Review

By on December 12, 2011 in cycling, cyclists, training

The Obree way is Graeme Obree’s unique and distinctive approach to training. It is an approach to training Obree developed himself over many years of his own successful cycling career. The book is worth reading just from the perspective of gaining an insight into the training and mentality of a World Champion, you also gain [...]

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Tips for Turbo Training

By on December 7, 2011 in training, winter

Training on a turbo is one of those aspects of cycling that can really test our determination and enthusiasm. No-one took up cycling so they could spend hours pedalling in a static position – getting very bored and hot at the same time! Yet, on a wet / icey day, even the turbo can seem [...]

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An Easy Ride Becomes A Hard Ride

By on November 22, 2011 in tejvan, training

What happens when two groups of male cyclists out for an ‘easy’ winter training ride meet on the road? Somehow, the pace starts to get lifted and before you know it your level 1 base training is becoming a nice little paceline with intervals thrown in. I was happily plodding along the country lanes, when [...]

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Cycle Training for Long Distances

By on November 14, 2011 in training

Tips for Training for Longer Distances Build up at a steady rate. If you are used to doing 100 miles a week, you could try increase your weekly total by 10-20% a week. Don’t feel obliged to do same mileage every week. It is good to have an easier week once a month. Make sure [...]

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Freedom to Cycle

By on November 8, 2011 in cycling, training, winter

For the last couple of months I was racing. It was either one hour recovery rides or very hard hill intervals – with nothing really in between. I didn’t go out on long rides because I was always thinking about the next race. There wasn’t so much time to ‘enjoy’ the bike. The end of [...]

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Winter Cycling Training

By on November 4, 2011 in training

Winter Cycling training is not the most glamorous part of the sport, but it can make a big difference to your performance in the next year. During winter it is good to have the following objectives: Gain some rest both physically and mentally (especially if it has been a very hard racing season) Build up [...]

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Recovery In the Hills

Recovery In the Hills

By on July 14, 2011 in cycling, training

For some reason I took a recovery ride around the hills of Keighley and Bingley. The ideal recovery ride would be 1-2 hours of gentle riding on flat or rolling roads. Roads where you can spin a high cadence 90+ and help release some of the lactic acid stuck inside your legs. If you want [...]

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Hydration in Races

Hydration in Races

By on June 8, 2011 in blog, cycling, training

Readers Question: One of the few subjects I don’t think you’ve covered in the time I’ve been reading your posts is how and when to spend a penny in races! This year I’m training for the UK Ironman and have found myself doing more and longer rides and this has the obvious problem. What do [...]

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25 Mile Time Trials – Times and Training

By on May 29, 2011 in timetrials, training

The 25 mile time trial is considered the ‘blue ribbon event’ of time trials. It is the event closest to a tour de France time trial and world championship. It is also closest in proximity to the ‘cycling world hour record’ It requires a combination of speed, endurance and tolerance to pain. It is a [...]

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Interval Sessions Bike

By on May 24, 2011 in articles, cycling, training

Interval training sessions are designed to push you out of your comfort zone and enable an increase in power. There are different types of intervals ranging from all out efforts, to ‘pyramid intervals’ with progressive overload. But, the general aim is to stretch your capacity and acclimatise your body for riding at higher intensity. A [...]

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