Training
18/03/2011 11:06
On Tour -Keeping up the pace
Our tours are designed to chalenge you. But we don't want you to over do it and not enjoy them.
Some key tips:
Dress well. Wearing too much is better than wearing too little, you can always take clothes of, but you can't put them on if you haven't got any!
Use a rain cape in cold weather...
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02/02/2011 11:12
Less is More:
Training follows a certain paradox: Gains in fitness are made by resting well!
Nowadays there is a trend towards fitness type institutions, where a short, basic circuit is used. This type of gym is great; the exercises done in these circuits raise basal metabolic rate, thus reducing weight and...
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03/01/2011 10:08
On your bike!
Any bike will do:
Cycling can be dangerous, hence make sure that your bike is well maintained before initiating any training on it.
First in this section we will learn the "Anatomy" of a bicycle:
Wheel
Rim
Spoke
Hub
Tire
Frame: The frame is the part to which all the others are attached.
Seat...
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31/12/2010 13:37
Preparation for Cycling Training -Running
Whether you are riding a challenging sportif, doing one of our harder tours or merely want to gain some fitness, there are principles which apply across the board, key among these is preparation.
Preparation for training is known as "pre-conditioning".
For preparation, weight bearing...
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31/12/2010 12:59
Stretching and Core Exercises:
Stretching:
Benefits from stretching are much debated, but I have to believe it helps to optimise muscular contraction and promote recovery. My logic is simple: Myosin fibres in muscle need to be optimally alined to produce the most powerful contraction. So both over stretching and the muscle...