cycling

As a sports physical therapist, my traditional caseload is loaded with ACL tears, shoulder issues, and ankle sprains. I also tend to treat a large community of cyclists with a wide array of aches and ... Continue Reading

In the biblical account of the Transfiguration, Jesus takes a few of his disciples up a mountain, where he is suddenly clothed with light, and joined by the ancient prophets, Moses and Elijah. The Apostle ... Continue Reading

I entered my first triathlon on a dare from a friend. It was not the most well thought out adventure in the world, but I can tell you one thing: it was fun! I walked away sure I wanted to do a whole lot ... Continue Reading

Let's get this out of the way: We cyclists are terrible athletes. Yes, the best among us have amazing aerobic engines and can guide a bicycle up a steep alpine pass at incredible speeds, but when it ... Continue Reading

It is usually assumed that respiratory muscle performance is ample for most people undertaking endurance sports like cycling. However, studies have shown that in some cases performance can be improved by ... Continue Reading

Most cycle training stresses the need to improve the performance of your quads and glutes. But the hamstrings play a critical, commonly overlooked part in developing your cycling power, performance, and ... Continue Reading

Winter is here in the northern hemisphere. As a cyclist I have to adapt my training for the offseason. In this article, I will explain how to apply the FITT principles to your training. It's all about ... Continue Reading

You have been enjoying the summer and late autumn on your bike. But once the weather starts to worsen, it’s tempting to let your off-season extend right up to New Year. But rather than wait until your New ... Continue Reading

Love it or hate, the bike leg is the biggest chunk of the triathlon. It’s an area where hard work can really pay off, or mistakes can really set you back. Simply put, it is worth doing well, and there are ... Continue Reading

Tell me if this sounds familiar. You're pedalling at a fair rate of knots and feel you’re riding well. Then a fellow cyclist of a similar age and build comes flying past, leaving you for dust as he ... Continue Reading

Race organisers always include some cheeky climbs at this time of year. If you want to survive the hillier sportives, you need to learn how to produce power effectively on them. We’re going to start with a ... Continue Reading

Should you run? If you are a triathlete then the answer is most surely yes. But what if you are a recreational or amateur cyclist? This week I’m exploring the pros and cons of running for cyclists. If you ... Continue Reading

I am sometimes surprised by my fellow cyclists who are prepared to work hard in their training sessions and are happy to consume numerous supplements, but don’t like to eat their greens. By doing so they ... Continue Reading

You may well be familiar with training regimes that mix a timetable of lower intensity endurance sessions with higher intensity intervals. But how do you choose what length intervals and rest periods you ... Continue Reading

I am fanatical about numbers. I guess that comes with an engineering science background. I find that measuring things helps to keep training focused and gives you an understanding of where you are in your ... Continue Reading

Have you ever worked out how much per second all those shiny new bike bits actually cost? A few weeks ago I entered a classic bike event and as part of the preparation I took a 1950s steel-framed ... Continue Reading

In two previous articles, I introduced training programs for beginner cyclists and intermediate-level cyclists. This month, we raise the bar for the advanced program. This training cycle will take you well ... Continue Reading

If you’ve just taken cycling back up for the first time since you were younger, you may quickly discover it is not such a comfortable experience as you recall. And there are few things worse than being in ... Continue Reading

Cycling is a great activity for recreation and sport. It doesn’t require much equipment and you can get a good cardiovascular workout, develop strength by going up hills, become more adept at balancing, ... Continue Reading

Last month, I introduced a beginner cycling program that included tips for checking your bike over and some initial training sessions to start you on your fitness journey (or get you restarted after a ... Continue Reading

Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the days are certainly getting longer and the weather a little warmer. You might be considering getting your bike out of the shed in order to get a bit fitter during the ... Continue Reading

In my last article, I showed you how using shorter cranks might help you achieve better results on your bike. In this article, I am going to show you some simple exercises that will improve your pedal ... Continue Reading