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"I was wondering how my FTP compares against other riders. Will I be competitive with [insert value] W?" I often get these questions from riders who wonder how they test results hold up against the …
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Chances are you are already familiar with sprint training embedded within long endurance rides. After all, the traditional town sign sprint has been practiced by cyclists for decades. But what …
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Chances are you are already familiar with sprint training embedded within long endurance rides. After all, the traditional town sign sprint has been practiced by cyclists for decades. But what …
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In this series of articles and emails I have argued that: ...as a cyclists, you need a well-tuned aerobic engine regardless of what discipline you ride ...you can develop this aerobic engine by …
Illustration photo: Annie Postma / Shutterstock.com By looking at what the best do, and then considering why this works for them, you may gain valuable insight. Insight that may help you improve …
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Illustration photo: Annie Postma / Shutterstock.com In my last post we looked at how professional road cyclists train. However, in order to understand why this style of training is beneficial …
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