by Andrew Jamieson | Jan 25, 2024 | Cycle Racing, Cycle Training, Cycling Nutrition, Cycling Sports Science, Recovery, Uncategorized
While recovery does not sound as glamorous as a demanding interval session, it is of equal importance to ensure optimal improvement before, during and after races or training. Recovery Before Training or Racing What we do before an event or session will enable us to...
by Andrew Jamieson | Nov 4, 2022 | Aerodynamics, Cycle 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...
by Andrew Jamieson | Jun 2, 2022 | Cycle Racing, Cycle Training, Cycling Nutrition, Recovery, Tour de France
Recovery Day, Grand Tour Style In the grand tours, there are always two rest days. While you might think that’s a time to rest up in the hotel room for the riders or sit around doing press conferences, they actually head out for some time on their bikes. Different...
by Andrew Jamieson | Jul 14, 2015 | Cycle Racing, Recovery, Tour de France, Uncategorized
Recovery Day Just before we head into the mountains tomorrow (Bastille Day – France’s big holiday) there is a rest day. While you might think that’s a time to rest up in the hotel room for the riders or sit around doing press conferences, they...
by Andrew Jamieson | Apr 21, 2014 | Cycle Racing, Cycle Training, Cycling Nutrition, Recovery
Updated November 21 by Andrew Jamieson Over the last few weeks we have been looking at cycling recovery and nutrition. The third and final post in this series is during workout recovery and nutrition. Post Workout Recovery and Nutrition for Cycling • Active warm down...
