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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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A woman cycle racer taking a corner on a mountain descent

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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running in cyclocross training helps with running in races

Do I need to include running in my cyclocross training?

A question I often get asked is, “Do I need to include running in my cyclocross training?  After all, if cyclocross races involve an element of running surely it must be useful to practice this in training. The majority of cyclocross races are mostly ridden on the bike with relatively short periods where the rider dismounts to

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how to transition between road and cyclocross

If you are thinking about how to transition between road and cyclocross racing you are not alone. Hopefully this post will give you some ideas to think about when planning your training.  Many riders race cyclocross as well as road with a number of riders having done this very successfully. For example Marianne Vos, Mathieu van

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