In February I spent a day with Pete Cunningham, Head Physiologist of the RYA, and Nick Dempsey, World Champion Windsurfer, to find out how they make use of the Wattbike in their training. We spent much of our time in their training centre - which was pretty chilly that day. I recorded much of our conversation and have uploaded a section of it onto our Youtube channel. Read full post
The Wattbike has been featured, and offered as a prize, in the Australian magazine - Ride Cycling Review Click on the images below to view the full page as a PDF. Read full post
We spotted this story over the weekend - cyclist Charline Joiner identified that the Wattbike was the tool of choice for training when the weather is inclement. She had been using it for sprint training, and making sure that her pedalling technique is correct. Find out more at http://www.braveheartfund.com/DiaryPost.asp?id=949 Read full post
Corporate Ascents are a new company offering team building and personal development through cycling. They offer a wide range of cycling activities from riding up Alps to mountain biking and track cycling in the UK. The Wattbike supports their Track Cycling days as well as forming an activity in its own right. We are looking forward to working with Roland and his team and I will be updating the… Read full post
New warm up service at the British Downhill Series On the weekend 10th and 11th April 2010, Adam Powell took 3 Wattbikes as warm up machines for the BDS - this is his report. The British Downhill Series (BDS) kicked off last weekend on the hills of Rheola in South Wales, with rounds at Fort William, Langollen, Moelfre and Caersws to follow over the next five months. Attracting top riders from… Read full post
I have just uploaded a new testimonial from Triathlete and Wattbike user James Fletcher. James has been using the Wattbike since October and has seen his motivation, and power output increase as he focusses on the numbers. You can find the full testimonial with a picture of James in the lab warming up at http://wattbike.com/uk/wattbike_world/case_studies/james_fletcher_testimonial/ Read full post
An interesting article on morethanthegames.co.uk from the 30th March about the possibility of changing the rules to ensure that all bikes used at the games are available to buy at a reasonable cost. This has been done by windsurfing (the current board is the RSX), but it would be a big change for British Cycling who currently invest heavily on the bikes and skin suits that their athletes wear. Ed Clancy… Read full post
It has been a while since I updated you with where the Wattbike has been mentioned online - so here it is: Countdown to Skipton Triathlon - featuring a Wattbike on the day. Kelly Cycle Coaching - Testing on the Wattbike Pinkbike Wattbike 1000m challenge - Mates vs Mates British Cycling picked up our Wattbike training days on their site Redditch Road and Path Cycling Club - Wattbike Results (PDF)… Read full post
The clocks have changed and it is now lighter, warmer (just), legs have been shaved! and im ready for action!!!!!!! Getting a few Personal bests in the pool and the biking is going strong - I have been mixing the Wattbike sessions with some easy longer rides on the road. My Wattbike pedal shape has improved as has my power output and time on the bike has been good… Read full post