Cyclists wanting to take on the challenge of riding in the Alps face a conundrum: how to fit in cycling endurance training in winter? The good news is that your winter workouts will no longer be dull turbo training sessions watching catch up TV. Instead you will be battling your heroes in the quest to…
If you are wondering how to prevent leg cramps when cycling and you are looking for a simple answer that will stop leg cramps then you might be disappointed. The truth is there is no single solution from the medical and sport science world that can prevent riders getting leg cramps when cycling. After recently having…
Learning how to ride in a group and using pace lines is a key skill to learn as you develop as a cyclist. Being able to ride safely in group opens up the door to longer rides with your local cycling club and can help you to feel more confident in your safety in a…
Try these smoothie recipes for cyclists as we continue our Cycling Nutrition Tips series with thanks to Team Sky Head Chef Søren Kristiansen and Nigel Mitchell, Head of Nutrition at Team Sky Making smoothies as a pre or post workout nutritional supplement is a great way to turbo charge your cycling training plan. Team Sky…
Here are some of the top questions we get asked and the advice that we give in the final weeks before your Alpine Cycling Adventure with Brevet starts: Q: How should I pace myself up the climbs? A: It is key to understand what your lactate threshold is and to try and ride below that…
We recently co-hosted a free webinar on training for the Etape, La Marmotte or Maratona dles Dolomites with Dig Deep Coaching. If you didn’t attend our training for Alpine sportives webinar here are five top tips if you are in training for a sportive in the Alps like the Etape, La Marmotte, Granfondo Gottardo or…
Taking the time to learn the skills and techniques of how to descend on a bike is a great advantage if you are taking on a sportive in the Alps. Whilst most people worry about keeping up with mates on the climbs, just by focussing on acquiring descending skills in your training sessions you can…
UPDATE: If you missed our free webinar catch up on our recap of the best tips for Training for Alpine Sportives. [hr] Training for a sportive in the Alps this summer? Bit worried about the hills? Weather hampering your training plan? Join Brevet and Dig Deep Coaching for a FREE webinar and interactive Q&A workshop…
If you are not already following a cycling training plan with specific goals then now is the time to start planning. Scientist Dr Garry Palmer from Sportstest takes us through how to approach creating your cycling training plan. Over to you Dr Palmer: Do I Need a Cycling Training Plan? Although there is no magic…
Fans of the The Sufferfest have long been (literally) crying out for a training plan that includes both high intensity indoor workouts and longer outdoor endurance workouts. The art of training is in knowing how to blend intensity, duration and recovery to maximise the adaption your body makes to the training stress you place on it. Now The Sufferfest have…
British Cycling has taken the world by storm recently and underpinning their success is a relentless focus on improving performance at each cycling training camp. [quote]When scheduled well into your training plan, delivered at the right intensity and matching the needs of your target events, a dedicated training camp can be very beneficial. [/quote] British Cycling Insight Zone Tips for…
We continue our Cycling Nutrition Tips series as Team Sky sports nutritionist Nigel Mitchell talks us through why you should be adding nuts and seeds to your breakfast. Nutritional Benefits Seeds are high in fiber, vitamin E, monounsaturated fats, protein, iron, folic acid and zinc whilst goji berries contain all essential amino acids, have the…
We are proud to announce that Brevet has been selected as an Official TrainingPeaks Advocate. TrainingPeaks are the providers of world leading training and nutrition management software that helps aspiring amateurs plan their training with the same ease of use and attention to detail as a Tour de France winner: [quote]From the start of 2011,…
The Feed Zone Cookbook by Chef Biju and Dr. Lim deserves a place on the kitchen shelf in any endurance athletes kitchen. It’s packed with quick, easy and nutritious recipes to fuel you before you train and during the critical post exercise recovery phase. The Feed Zone Cookbook also features excellent recipes for portables that you can…
Calling all our Rest of the World riders, those pesky Aussies have laid down the FebFifteen challenge; can you ride 15 hours this week? The crew over at Cycling Tips have created the FebFifteen challenge to help us kick start the season. l I guess the Aussies will be able to revel in riding in…
The science of cycling has pushed forwarded at a rapid rate in the last 15 years. One area that has been the focus of a lot of research is cycling position. This has lead to an explosion of bike fitting studios. Sports Rehabilitator Ben Hallam, head of Bespoke Cycling’s Fitting Studio, explains why you should…
Racing Weight by Matt Fitzgerald is essential reading for cyclists who want to reduce fat and increase lean muscle without compromising power. The best selling Racing Weight book goes into a lot of detail to dispel many myths surrounding how to diet and train effectively for endurance sports. If you’re the sort of person who needs…
We’re delighted to announce our latest partnership is with The Sufferfest, legendary creators of the world’s best cycling training videos. Sufferfest cycling training videos are downloadable to your computer, tablet or phone and allow you to train effectively indoors on a turbo trainer or using rollers. Behind all the motivational humour and excellent community spirit…
Cycling Threshold Test
Your FTP or Functional Threshold Power is an important number to know if you want to improve your cycling fitness, this simple cycling threshold test will help you determine your FTP. What is FTP? There are whole books written about FTP (Training and Racing with a Power Meter). Put simply it is an important threshold…
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