Fitlab Blog
Posts on training, testing, cycling science or just plain interesting stuff.Cyclocross – Exactly As Fun As You Think
Everyone has had experiences that turned out totally different to how you imagined it. Cross is not one of those things – it is exactly as fun as everyone says it is. Don’t be me – don’t say “I’ll do it next season”. Get a bike, any bike, and get thee to the park....
Base Plan Example 1
The Transition Phase
Autumn is often a time when you have finished your high priority summer events, and are thinking about what events and goals you might have for the coming few months. It’s also a time when you might feel like you need a break from structured training, and so inserting...
The Taper Blues
One of the downsides of the Taper Phase is that athletes often report a feeling of lethargy, ‘feeling fat’, ‘feeling slow’ or a range of symptoms that can come under the heading of ‘Taper Blues’.
Zwift Part 2 – 5 Tips for Racing
Once you have started using Zwift, participating in some Zwift racing may become of interest. Through a bit of trial and error, I have 5 tips that may help you get the best result with your current fitness levels.
Zwift Part 1 – The Why, What and How To…
According to Cycling Weekly, Zwift is a indoor trainer game that enables you to link you indoor trainer up your computer, iPad, iPhone or Apple TV, letting you ride with other cyclists in a virtual world environment.
