Into the Sweat Cave…
It’s that time of the year again when the weather has mostly turned against us, and many cyclists are forced to dust off the turbo trainer, or rollers to get some extra winter miles. For some the pain cave, sweat … Read More
The madness of winter training
Some great reasons to get on the turbo from Sportstest coached Karen Poole…. After all Winter pain = Summer gain 🙂
FTP, myth or reality? What has it got to do with this…
So I was recently asked to give a brief presentation at ZwiftCon UK (a fan event for Zwift users in the UK) about FTP [Functional Threshold Power], and given the tenuous title of FTP, myth or reality. In my usual … Read More
To the Dark Side…
We have teamed up with Elite mountain biker Verity Appleyard to deliver an MTB training day… What is it? A day of discussion, seminars and practical sessions looking at the elements involved in improving your mountain biking. Aimed at the regular cyclist (mountain … Read More
First Running Race and Rehab
More brilliant insights from Sportstest coached Alex Taylor…. his summary: Running races are really friendly and supportive When adrenaline kicks in, things that hurt, stop hurting. Until after. Trust your coach (as long as you have a good one!) Don’t … Read More
A new Venture: Project Donkey pt 2
It is always great to make a few notes as an end of season review. It helps give focus when building for the coming season. Here Sportstest coaching Alex Taylor gives an honest and useful review of the season. If … Read More
Good days and bad days
Midway through the Haute Route, Sportstest coached Karen Poole shares her highs and lows…
Le Tour….l’offre…
Well it’s that special time of year again when both cycling and non-cycling fans tune in to watch the daily drama of the Tour de France. This year could have been rather dull and tedious (despite the stunning scenery), but … Read More
A new venture pt 1: Operation Donkey
Some great musings from Alex Taylor as we turn him from donkey into a race horse and then…