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Wattbike Weekly Jan 09th 2012

The first Wattbike Weekly of 2012...

 

2012 team kit watch

As the top teams host their official team presentations and return to competition, so we get a chance to see what they'll be wearing in 2012.

 

Dean Downing back in the saddle on a Wattbike

Interviewing one of the nicest riders in cycling makes for an enjoyable day out, and so it was that we ventured to see Rapha Condor Sharp pro Dean Downing at his home in South Yorkshire.

 

How Much Does Pre-Race Hydration Affect My Performance?

Every triathlete knows that proper hydration is essential for finishing a race, but could effective hydration actually make you faster?

 

We've got a Wattbike and we're gonna use it

So, I have a Wattbike to train on for the next three months. Cool. Now I just need to get down to some hard work in the saddle.

 

Top Smartphone Apps For Triathlon

This selection of the best smartphone triathlon apps for Android and Apple phones can really give a technological boost to your training.

 

Wattbike January Training Tracks

Thanks for all the submissions for January's Wattbike Training Tracks, quite a diverse mix of songs as last month but this should last you through an hour's Wattbike session.

 

Jenny Meadows Season Review and Looking Forward to London 2012

Before Xmas I went to see Jenny Meadows, GB elite 800m athlete at Wigan Warriors Rugby league training base.  We talked about a range of things from looking back at a disappointing World Championships, taking a break from training and of course, her thoughts as we enter an Olympic year.

 

Video: Neil Stephens reflects on successful day for GreenEdge

GreenEdge director Neil Stephens was pleased with Simon Gerrans' Mars Cycling Australia elite men's road race win, but said there were some nervous moments for the team leading into the final kilometres.

 

Heart to Heart (Base Miles)

I wrote last week about heart rate zones and base mile training.  The idea being to draw more on fat than carbohydrates as your fuel for your ride aswell as building an aerobic base.  Ideally your heart rate should not exceed heart rate zone 2 for you to fully benefit.

 

Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish insist both can succeed on Tour

Speaking as trade team‑mates for the first time since 2008, Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish seemed to have a single voice: this July, both men agree, it should be possible for Team Sky to reconcile their disparate goals in the Tour de France.