A League of Lessons
It’s no secret that one of my goals this year is to start track racing. I bought my #pocketrocket at the beginning of the year and joined Reading Velodrome on a Thursday evening for structured training and accreditation from British Cycling coaches. Four weeks later, after cycling in circles in some very questionable weather (think [...]
Meet #TeamSkoda for RideLondon
When I saw the bombardment of tweets about those that had been lucky enough to get a place in this year’s RideLondon, I realised I was missing out on something. At the time, I was living in Amsterdam. I didn’t know where I was going to be come August 2013, and I hadn’t really grasped [...]
Pushing the Limits – Team Sky’s approach to training Sports Directors
When you’re growing up, everyone wants to be the hero –PM, astronaut, fighter pilot, racing driver – but nothing achieved in any of those roles ever happens without a vast latticework of support. Cycling is not immune; indeed, when Wiggo thrust cycling into the faces of an otherwise unknowing public last July, the nuances of [...]
Get On Track Girls!
Last September I threw myself on a track bike and round (and round) one of the steepest indoor tracks in the Netherlands for the first time. And I loved it! There was no going back. The idea of riding a bike that has no brakes at speed still unsettles me a little today (mainly at [...]
Advanced Core Exercises for Cyclist
Advanced Core Exercises for Cyclist Top 4 Exercises for A Strong Core When fitness trainers talk about “core muscles” what we are really talking about are the joint stabilizers. As you can strengthen the stability of your ankle or knee by ensuring you have strong, flexible and balanced muscles, the same is true of [...]
Nutrition for Better Recovery
Nutrition for Better Recovery * ALWAYS SEEK PROFESSION/MEDICAL HELP BEFORE STARTING OR CHANGING ANY EXERCISE REGIME. The more you train the more important it is to recover quickly. But this is also true for those who work out just once or twice a week. Whether it’s a long steady ride or a hard short [...]
Bristol Session Learning New Tricks
Bristol session learning new tricks and having a bit of fun on my bike. Flatland BMX action tonight! If your near the V&A in London, UK tonight at 6.00pm (29/03/2013) I’ll be attending a BMX Battle. Details can be found on the BIKE V DESIGN Facebook Page. Music: Laura Mvula – ‘Green Garden’
2013 So Far – Ready for Spring
January 2013 started off by eating grapes, in fact 12 of them, one for each chime of the clock ringing in the New Year. I was in Majorca and this was a Spanish tradition to bring good luck. It was nice to get back into a routine of training and have no distractions. Also the [...]
How To Keep Warm Cycling
How To Keep Warm Cycling With this spring still like the depths of winter I’d thought I’d share my tips for staying toasty if you’re yearning to ditch the turbo for the outdoors. LAYERS LAYERS LAYERS… It all boils down layers. SOCKS 1 Pair of Thinsulated Socks. £5- £10 is such a small [...]
Review: K-Edge Garmin Mount
Robust construction and a smart design combine to allow for a more comfortable and ergonomic viewing line when riding your racing bike. Two bolts secure the unit to the bars, adjacent to the stem. A single bolt clamps the adjustable head mount to the unit. All leading to a very secure and well positioned fit. [...]
