Most people live in an area where the weather can prevent cyclists from riding part of the year. Bad weather, limited sunlight and poor road conditions can force cyclists inside. However, it is possible to stay active outside in the winter and here are some of the important things to consider to overcome the conditions.
Category: Cycling
Do you benefit from the drafting off a group at an Ironman even if you stay 10 meters away from other riders?
Shifting correctly on the bike
Are there any rules for shifting gears at the right moment and riding in the right gear on a road bike?
7 Tips for your indoor cycling
Whether you are an ambitious cycling competitor or someone just looking to stay healthy or lose weight, indoor cycling training is an excellent option in the fall and winter. It can however be hard to get a good indoor training set up. Other than a bike and trainer or rollers, there are a few things that will make your indoor pain cave as nice as possible.
High-intensity indoor training is fun and improves your fitness. The 2PEAK Training Program not only gets you safely through the winter but also makes you stronger and more versatile.
Training out of the Saddle
Does it help if you ride standing up for a while every now and then during cycling training?
Cadence Training for Cyclists
A fast cadence training promises an improvement of your pedaling rotation and an optimized interaction of the different muscle groups.
The Optimal Cadence
New scientific studies show that there are individual optimal cadence settings for different riding situations.
What is the Optimal Tire Pressure
Are there any figures that show the best tire pressure for training and competition on a road bike without getting a flat tire? How hard are the tires of racing bikes inflated?
There are several aspects of a well organized training plan that make it a good training plan and following one will help you achieve your goals no matter how modest or ambitious they are. But why is this the case? Here are some of the best reasons to follow a training plan.