Monitoring your training load
We have recently launched a short course entitled, “Cycling Science: the essentials of cycling physiology and coaching”. For further information about the course, please click HERE. In this article, we are covering content from the eighth module of this short course. The complete module covers the principles and theory of load monitoring, detail on how […]
The Science of Bike Fitting
We have recently launched a short course entitled, “Cycling Science: the essentials of cycling physiology and coaching”. For further information about the course, please click HERE. In this article, we are covering content from the seventh module of this short course, which covers the basics of bike fitting. Bike fitting, or cycling biomechanics when referring […]
Optimising High-Intensity Interval Training
We have recently launched a short course entitled, “Cycling Science: the essentials of cycling physiology and coaching”. For further information about the course, please click HERE. In this article, we are covering content from the sixth module of this short course, which covers high-intensity interval training. Cyclists will incorporate a variety of strategies to assist […]
Performing and analysing torque intervals
We have recently launched a short course entitled, “Cycling Science: the essentials of cycling physiology and coaching”. For further information about the course, please click HERE. In this article, we are covering content from the fifth module of this short course, where we provide examples of our favourite training sessions. Two weeks ago we discussed […]
Strength training for cycling
We have recently launched a short course entitled, “Cycling Science: the essentials of cycling physiology and coaching”. For further information about the course, please click HERE. In this article we are covering content from the fourth module of this short course, which includes the rationale for including strength training in a cyclist’s training programme, which […]
Periodisation for optimal cycling performance
We have recently launched a short course entitled, “Cycling Science: the essentials of cycling physiology and coaching”. For further information about the course, please click HERE. In this article, we are covering content from the third module of this short course. The complete module covers the principles and different models of periodisation and also includes […]
Assessing endurance performance – The value of field testing
We have recently launched a short course entitled, “Cycling Science: The essentials of cycling physiology and coaching”. In this article, we are covering some of the content from the second module which focuses on assessing endurance performance. For further information about the course, please click HERE. Performance testing is often implemented to assess adaptation to […]
The factors that determine VO2 max
Endurance exercise is a physiological challenge to the human body. Our ability to perform for a prolonged period of time is mostly dependent on four factors: 1. VO2max;2. Cycling economy;3. Maximal sustainable intensity (Threshold);4. Muscle power. In this article, we will provide a brief summary of the factors that determine VO2max. VO2max The most common […]