With the advent of accurate, reliable smart trainers like the KICKR and SNAP, more athletes are taking advantage of the benefits of training with power. With that comes a greater focus on metrics like Functional Threshold Power (FTP). For the uninitiated, FTP is typically defined as the highest power output you can maintain for an hour. Many cyclists and coaches …
Winter is the most important phase of training for cyclists; it is pivotal to prepare the body’s aerobic system to build a base to prevent fatigue come mid-season. If periodized correctly, you can ensure your base protects you from whatever the racing season will throw at you. Base training is the name given to the training that teaches your body …
The future is here. Whether you’ve upgraded to “smart” everything (or if you’re still convinced your toaster is spying on you), the fact is we’ve made big strides with technology. We’ve moved past just having “neat gadgets” to building entire technological systems in our homes. We like to call these interconnected products a digital “ecosystem.” But it’s not just your house …
I was never very sporty growing up. I avoided physical education as best I could. But when I started commuting by bike in London, I was instantly hooked. After a couple of years of sportives and club riding, I wanted to set myself a new physical and mental challenge, and inspired by women like Lael Wilcox and Lee Craigie, I …