Smooth pedalling Ever sat behind someone who pedals so smoothly, they look totally at one with the bike come flat, hill or corner. No rocking and rolling. Many of you local riders would have sat behind the owner of the bum in this photo/video, big Stu,(Yam Yam to others). He has a really smooth and…
Read moreDuring the winter months a turbo trainer becomes an invaluable tool. It does not just replace time missed out on the road because of the weather or dark nights, rather it can become a key part of your winter training base. However to make the most of it, you need to do sets which help…
Read moreThis is the time, as you take a break or commence your winter training, when you should consider your goals for next year. You should ask yourself questions: Is my goal to go faster? Want to go further? Move up a category? Qualify for the Worlds? Choose a specific cycling challenge like the Marmot or…
Read moreAfter a hard winter and spring training have you started riding your target events but not yet seen a step-up in performance? This is a familiar picture we at QN Coaching can easily help you address by tweaking your race / event period training. You may need just a little help to move from base…
Read moreFor those who competed in the recent UCI Grand Fondo qualifiers, I believe most people were surprised by how competitive these events were. This was both in terms of absolute speed and the manner of the racing. In my age group or indeed for anybody between 50 and 60 years of age this meant cycling…
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