Fitlab Blog
Posts on training, testing, cycling science or just plain interesting stuff.Climbing Power – Aerobic and Anaerobic Contribution
Climbing power is a combination of Anaerobic Work Capacity (AEC) and the upper limits of sustained aerobic power
Creatine: A Must for Any Serious Cyclist – Updated
The ability to repeatedly deliver short, hard (anaerobic) efforts in a race is bread and butter for any competitive cyclist. So if someone told you that you could increase how many of these efforts you can do, by simply taking creatine, you'd jump at the chance right?...
How To Pace A Time Trial
Pacing a TT correctly takes skill, self control and the ability to push yourself…
Going Anaerobic
In this post we are going to take a look at what is required for shorter efforts in races such as a one minute climb or a solo a quick 30 second effort to bridge to a breakaway. Going Anaerobic When we think of Tour de France pros, we generally think endurance,...
5 Aero Gains On A Budget
If you have a limited budget or are not wishing to spend big money on expensive aero products, there are a few relatively inexpensive things you can do, or buy, to get more aero.
Recovery While Racing
Recovering while racing You may hear some stages during grand tours being referred to as transition days, recovery days or a sprinters stage. These are usually flat with relatively straight forward courses (read that no cobbles or hills). A lot of the riders...