Performance. It means different things to different people. For some, it means consistent training to achieve a podium finish. For others, it means working on their fitness everyday to ensure they can
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To celebrate the return of the Giro d'Italia, we're challenging you and your Wattbike Atom to conquer the climb. With prizes to be won along the way, you can tackle three key climbs if this year's parcours
We’re paying homage to the iconic Giro d’Italia by challenging you to take part in three of the tour’s most iconic and feared climbs. From Monday 7th May to Sunday 27th May, we’re giving you
With 3 months to go until Haute Route Alpe d'Huez, we asked coach and former British criterium champion Dean Downing to share his tips for Haute Route success. Stay motivated by riding with others. Training
Performance. It means different things to different people. For some, it means consistent training to achieve a podium finish. For others, it means working on their fitness everyday to ensure they can
With just over one month to go until the start of the epic Transatlantic Way ultra-endurance race, our Social Media expert - Laurence - is in the final stages of his preparation. Following an initial
The Spring Classics are the hardest and harshest of races. Exciting and unpredictable in equal measure, the Classics are a fight on a bike. During spring in northern Europe, the sun sometimes shines hot
When your local climb makes you gasp for breath and your lungs burn, the thought of riding 20km-long climbs at over a thousand metres-high might seem rather alarming. Riding at altitude can be a very
Performance. It means different things to different people. For some, it means consistent training to achieve a podium finish. For others, it means working on their fitness everyday to ensure they can
A lot of preparation is likley to go into your pre-ride meal plan, but your post-workout fuelling is just as important. Your road to recovery will not only be determined by what you eat, but also when
Indoor training sessions give riders with limited time a quick, focussed and effective way to train. Riding on the road can include a surprising amount of freewheeling and dead time spent at traffic lights
Designing a bike that adheres to the beauty rules of modern velo culture, yet will never roll on tarmac, or glide around corners, presents an inherent challenge. But it was one that London-based industrial
The arrival of daffodils means one thing in the cycling calendar - the Spring Classics. Steeped in cycling history, these prestigious one-day races are spectacular to watch but grueling to ride. An ‘all
One of the benefits of regular cycling and an active lifestyle leaves you with an appetite that can allow you to eat at will. However, in recent years more and more athletes are choosing a vegan lifestyle.
From the power of protein to the conundrum of carbs, we’re overloaded with nutrition advice. Here, we sort the fact from the fiction: I can ride on just coffee YES BUT NO... In truth you probably can