Understanding Training

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Can I use my carbon bike on a turbo?

Whether you can safely use a carbon bike on a turbo is a perennial question and always a topic of hot debate on cycling forums. We get a definitive answer from Cervélo composite engineer, Richard Matthews

Published on: 01/04/2020

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Junk miles and how to avoid them

You’ll often hear and read about “junk miles” but what exactly are they, are they relevant to your cycling and how can you avoid them?

Published on: 17/02/2020

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Best bang for you buck indoor trainer sessions

One of the most common questions we get asked is, “if I’ve got an hour, what’s the best indoor trainer session I can do?” Although this might seem like an easy question to answer, there are a whole number of factors to consider. In this article, we look at those factors but also suggest three tried and tested fall-back sessions.

Knowledge Level: Intermediate

Published on: 20/11/2019

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Following the British Cycling Digital Training plans using Heart Rate

Although the British Cycling Digital Training plans are optimised for power users, they are effective and easy for heart rate users to follow too.

Published on: 28/11/2019

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What is the British Cycling 2020/21 8-week Indoor Time Efficient Training Plan?

Our 8-week Indoor Time Efficient Training Plan isn’t a get fit quick fix for rain adverse cyclists but is an effective training plan for cyclists who are time starved and struggle to get out on their bikes during the winter months.

Knowledge Level: Intermediate

Published on: 08/10/2020