Base miles in Winter? Are they real?
Increasing base miles in the Winter season, in the hope of being strong for the Summer is likely to leave you lacking and demoralised by race day. The sustainable nature of ‘base miles’, means that it can result in a reduced workload. So ‘training slow, will keep you...
Using your Power Meter for Periodization
We are all looking for greater speed and longer endurance on the bike, so in physiological terms, we are looking for adaption of the cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal systems. In previous blog posts, we have looked at the separate metrics you can achieve with your...
Cycling Power Meters explained… by a manufacturer
Over the past thirty years, the technology of Power Meters has been evolving and developing. Let’s take a closer look at the technology and the ‘whys and wherefores’. My immediate question to the engineering chaps here was: ‘Why are Power Meters placed in differing...
Hibernation inclination…?
The start of a New Year is a good time to check in on your fitness level. Some of us will no doubt be getting the scales out too, after the excess of Christmas. What do you want from 2020? I’m looking to enter a few races this year, my friend Amanda is working towards...