Understanding Training
Can I do my winter cycling training indoors?
With improved indoor trainers, virtual reality worlds such as Zwift to ride and race in and the proven benefits of hitting the weights over the winter, is there a valid argument for doing the bulk of your winter training indoors? We examine the pros and cons of an indoor only approach.
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Published on: 14/11/2020
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Winter Cycling Myth-Buster 2020
Whether it’s from chatting to club mates, reading magazines or spending time on internet forums, myths and misunderstandings about cycling training abound. In this article we debunk five classic winter cycling training myths.
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Published on: 30/10/2020
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What is the British Cycling 2020/21 12-week Real Life Winter Training Plan?
With so much misunderstanding, misinformation and confusion about what winter training should comprise of, we profile our 12-week “Real Life” Winter Training Plan and explain why you should consider following it.
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Published on: 02/10/2020
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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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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
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The final build up to a sportive
Make sure the final few weeks before your target event go smoothly and that you arrive on the start line fit and ready to ride.
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Published on: 11/06/2019
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Surviving a bad day on the bike
Whether it is a training ride or an event, sometimes it just doesn’t happen for you. If you are having one of those days, what can you do to salvage it?
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Published on: 09/06/2015
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Indoor vs Outdoor Threshold Testing
If you are following the British Cycling Training Plans, find out why you should set training zones for both indoor and outdoor training.
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Published on: 19/02/2015
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