Image courtesy of Graperide.co.nz Riding with others is one of the scariest things to get used to when starting cycling. I distinctly remember when I first started, battling it out with the hairy-legged men around the recreational fun rides of the Waikato. Riding in small bunches, let alone big ones...
There is a vast array of training toys on the market today and it is quite easy to get engrossed in the array of colorful graphs and not actually use them to improve your performance. With this in mind let’s have a look at a few examples of things you can do with a heart rate monitor and power...
Every minute of every day we breathe – now that’s an obvious point! But how often do you consciously notice how you are breathing on your bike and how you can change it to make it more effective? Cycling is unlike running or swimming where you get direct feedback if you aren’t breathing...
Challenge ( n ), something that by its nature or character serves as a call to battle, contest, special effort… Cycling can be an easy sport, it can be a tough sport, an adventurous sport, and a fun sport. It will be whatever you make or decide it to be, and this all depends on which level you...
Summer is finally on its way and as enjoyable as it is, continuous heat and humidity don’t come without problems. This month we are going to look at why we should be aware of the changes that occur in our bodies when we exercise in the heat and how they affect our performance. Our bodies are elaborate...
Amy Taylor's Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge Guide is available in the RideStrong shop at discounted rates for members. Over the years there is an increasing amount of research that shows that as our power increases, the cadence at which we pedal should also increase (to reduce fatigue). There is always...
Training is the single most important factor determining your cycling performance, and also one of the most common things people do incorrectly. This article outlines the principles of training or primary factors that must be in every rider’s training program to ensure constant progress. Looking...
Potential: (n.) a latent excellence or ability that may or may not be developed; (adj.) capable of being or becoming What is your potential? Essentially it is your latent capability of excellence that is yet to be developed. Everyone has room for improvement and everyone is capable of achieving their...
During the 10 years I have been coaching and 18 years riding, I have learnt many things. One of the most important things I have learnt is that a happy cyclist is a performing cyclist. So, no matter how well a rider is training, or what equipment they use, their happiness can have a massive affect on...