There are many individuals now offering coaching for cyclists, runners and triathletes. Whether you are a complete novice or aiming for the next World Championships there will be someone who claims they can help your performance. You can even get a download of a training plan from the internet, or from your favourite magazine….but you…
I realise that for many training indoors is an essential way to make sure you can meet your training hours. Whether it is because you live in the heart of the city and there is nowhere appropriate to run or ride, or because the climatic conditions (cold or hot) mean that training outdoors is virtually…
Thanks to the guys at the Sweat Cave, this is becoming a regular habit again….and I do hope you like my weekly blogs. They are designed to get you thinking about your training, rather than just doing it. Ultimately I want you to perform better….. So would you be happy buying one of these, without…
Since our inception around 14 year ago, we have been fortunate enough to have a variety of people review our services. These have included professional journalists for established publications like the Financial Times, or online media such as Road Cycling UK. There have also been many individual athletes who for their own personal blogs have…
Here is a question I ask many cyclists and triathletes that I meet. To me it is REALLY important… So are you training, or just cycling??? I had a chat to the guys from The Sweat Cave on the subject. Have a listen to my thoughts on the subject, it may give you some…
Apologies, it has been an age since my last blog! Life has been really busy: early season fitness testing, training camps, and coaching all take a large amount of my time, however, I also like to keep in touch with my academic background, and over the past few months I have been involved in…
Sounds perfect, doesn’t it! ….and it’s not too good to be true. The roads around Denia in Spain are near perfect for training, and as a result many of the major Pro-Continental Cycling teams uses this area of Spain for their winter and early season training camps. This is one of the many reasons…
I’m not a professional, why do I need a fitness test? How many times do I hear that? You might be surprised! Many people think that they are not good enough to warrant the cost and time of a full fitness assessment that we undertake at Sportstest. They think it is the preserve of only…
So, it has finally started! The event that goes around the world and is watched by millions. The Tour de France is a spectacle that is loved by non-cycling fans, and really inspires cycling fanatics! This year I feel especially close to the event as I am coaching two riders that who are already into…
Finally, the design has been confirmed and prices approved of the new “from the dark side” Sportstest cycling jersey. [A very few lucky people have already got one, and feedback has been incredibly positive]. Now is the chance to get your hands on one at a very special initial order price! The rrp on the…
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