Wattbike Weekly Jan 23rd 2012
Posted by Matt Moran on Jan 25, 2012
Wattbike VIP launches in UK
Today, we officially launched the Wattbike VIP programme, rewarding Wattbike owners across the UK for spreading the great news about training on a Wattbike. We've worked hard to come up with some great rewards for you and are pretty pleased with a list which includes Rapha, Bont, Castelli, Le Col, 2XU, Suunto and MuleBar.
James Fletcher on technique, endurance and life as a GB Age Group Triathlete
As 2011 came to a close we managed to grab a few minutes with Vivelo–Inverse CyClaim RT and GB Age Group triathlete James Fletcher to hear about how his 2011 season had gone and what his plans were for 2012. He also gave us some insight into how he is structuring his training on the Wattbike and combining that with outdoor road cycling sessions.
Cavendish, Wiggins, Sky and Team GB train in Mallorca: Photo special
Mark Cavendish and Bradley Wiggins joined their Team Sky and Great Britain team-mates at a pre-season training camp on the Spanish island of Mallorca last week. Both the Sky and Team GB outfits have spent several weeks putting in the miles on the roads around Mallorca and in the velodrome in Palma.
London Bike Show: Wattbike from Tri247.com
The first of our video reports from the London Bike Show in the ExCeL last week features the legend that is Steve Trew working out on a Wattbike. He's actually using it to check out how well he's recovering from his knee operation last year but the instant feedback on how efficiently you are pedalling would be a great benefit to any athlete.
Fuel Like A Pro: Post Race
Last week we took a look at what the pros eat before and during the race. But what do they treat themselves to when everything is done and dusted?
Everything you need to know about European Sportives – part 1
First of all, let’s get things into the open – I am utterly addicted to European Sportives. They have dominated my goals and training focus for years. Cycling on the Continent is very different and through a series of articles I’ll try to take you to that world and, by sharing my experiences and passion, not only help you plan some events but help you ride them too.
Video: Beckingsale's road to recovery part 3
Here's part three of the series following British cross-country mountain bike racer Oli Beckingsale's rehabilitation from the broken leg he suffered on the circuit last season.
Vin Cox to embark on "Hungry Bike Ride"
Vin Cox, the man who up until last week held the world record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe, has revealed details of his latest challenge – the "Hungry Bike Ride".
New exhibition feature will test whether riders could beat Mark Cavendish
A NEW feature in the ‘Our Sporting Life’ exhibition at the Manx Museum will give visitors the chance to take up a bike riding challenge to test riders and their ability to challenge the likes of Mark Cavendish. A ‘Wattbike’ - created to assess the ability riders of all ages and skill levels - will be featured at the museum’s Body Shack Fitness Centre on January 28 and is available free for all visitors to join in the fun.
London Olympic hopefuls: Lizzie Armitstead
It's very special that the Olympics is in London. As a first Olympic experience it's going to be pretty incredible. In comparison to some of the cycling events I've done, the World Championships are often really big, but I guess that it will be 10 times bigger. I honestly can't imagine how huge it's going to be.