Mark Walker

My business is called Mark Walker Coaching because that is who you get, Mark Walker. My work is built on my reputation so I don't hide behind a slick company name, I promote who I am and what I do.

A cyclists riding a time trial on an aerodynamic bicycle

quick guide to cycling threshold training

Read my quick guide to cycling threshold training to understand how I, as a cycling coach, use this popular technique. In my last post I wrote about my approach to polarized training, having used this method for twenty years.  However, I did point out that, although polarization works for most people, it isn’t suited to […]

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Sports supplement bottles

do your cycling supplements contain what you think?

I’m pretty sceptical when it comes to cycling supplements, and for good reason.  In most cases, there just isn’t good quality scientific research to support their use. However, this doesn’t seem to put off supplement companies selling large amounts of these products.  There are a few exceptions that are supported by high quality studies, provided

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Five reasons why cycle coaching needn’t make you nervous

I recently received a couple of enquiries from people nervous about cycle coaching. I think this is a pity as cycle coaching should be for all.  There really shouldn’t be barriers preventing people from improving their cycling and gaining more enjoyment. I’ll describe in this post five reasons why I think cycle coaching should be

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May 2023 Newsletter

Welcome to my May newsletter. I always try to keep an eye on technological developments in cycling and sports science that may have a significant impact on the way cyclists train and race.  In this newsletter I share some of my thoughts about continuous lactate monitoring, the new Stromm track bike project, and what happens

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Classified Powershift bicycle hub gear kit

Is the bicycle hub gear about to make a comeback?

Is the bicycle hub gear about to make a comeback with Classified’s innovative Powershift product? The popular hub gear Many of us of a certain age probably remember riding bikes fitted with Sturmey-Archer 3 speed hubs before moving to more sophisticated machines with derailleur gears.  In fact, you may be surprised to learn that the

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Training zones blood lactate talk test

The talk test: a very simple way to set training intensity

Sometimes modern technology just can’t beat simple low-tech solutions. The Talk Test may be the perfect solution for cyclists bored of looking at screens, or for those who just don’t have the budget to keep up with tech. In a previous article I wrote a brief introduction to the rating of perceived exertion (RPE).  In

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