A few months ago we introduced you to our smartphone app with Wattbike Hub 101: A Guide To The Wattbike Hub For Beginners. Following recent updates to the app, we’re back with the second installment
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No one wants a winter cold; streaming eyes, snotty nose and tiredness isn’t fun in the party season and even more annoying if it interrupts your cycling! If you are taking your training seriously this
Winter is one of the toughest seasons for a cyclist. Summer seems a long way off and a slight loss in fitness and a couple of extra pounds in body weight doesn’t seem that big a deal. It can be hard
When winter hits, it's easy for motivation to wane. Follow our seven smart ways to keep your motivation high this winter: 1. Goals The easiest way to stay motivated to train is having a goal to work
Sometimes to achieve the fitness progression you are looking for you will need to stop and pause, or even go backwards in your training, before you can accelerate ahead again. When we start training
If you want to start a debate in the café post-ride ask a group of bike riders this simple question, “If Chris Hoy and Mark Cavendish were in the same race, who would win the sprint?” Simple on the
During intense periods of training and competition it’s not unusual to pick up a few niggling problems. Cyclists are renowned for pushing on through minor injuries, not wanting to miss a day of training
We’ve previously spoken about the importance of rest and recovery on the blog from a physical point of view. Your muscles become stronger after a period of stress and a period of recovery. So, if
The World Road Race Championships is the end of season event that we've all been waiting for. Staged in the Middle East, the event promises plenty of action, with time trials and road races taking place
Written by Mark Fenner Establishing an off season used to be quite easy when I lived in the UK as the natural seasons of the year could be used to determine the all-important time off and the subsequent
For many amateur cyclists the shorter days and damper weather of September mark the start of the off-season. But before you throw your bike in the garage and start indulging in treats you’ve been
Three weeks ago, all eyes were on the Rio Olympic Velodrome as Team GB stormed to victory, adding 11 medals to their total. Fresh from the boards, we took the opportunity to speak to our ambassador Joanna
Fast, adrenaline-fueled and addictive - three words that prove track cycling is one of the most intense cycling disciplines out there. If you live for the thrill, are just starting out and are keen to
The time trial is considered the ‘race of truth’ as there is nowhere to hide, it’s just you and your bike against the clock. It’s a pure test of your ability to ride a bike, fast. British time
Ever wondered what life is like behind the scenes of one of the biggest women's races in the UK? Our friend and ambassador Dean Downing recently worked behind the scenes at the Aviva Women's Tour of Britain,