I’m the first to admit that I used to be a weight weenie (enthusiast who becomes obsessed with subtracting weight from his bicycle at all costs) however, reducing your weight isn’t always the easiest or most cost effective way (caveat to this later on) to get faster. Aerodynamics is big business in cycling now, and studies have proven that […]
Stepping Into The HURTBOX: A Journey Into Indoor Cycle Training
Today’s blog post is from Ben Pitman, top quality runner and fantastic duathlete in the making! He’s sharing his story about training on the bike and specifically, what it’s like to train indoors with us at HURTBOX. Take it away Ben! It’s always good to try something different. If you never try, you’ll never […]
Alex’s Latest Blog Post – The Right Number of Bikes is N+1!
Many of you bike lovers will understand that the right number of bikes is always N+1, and Alex (a HURTBOX regular and IRONMAN Kona competitor this coming October) has invested wisely in a Time Trial and lovely looking Argon18 for his upcoming races. Take it away Alex! Anybody new to cycling should know that ‘N+1’ is the […]
Back By Popular Demand – Outdoor Skills and Drills Sessions Are Back On The Schedule!
At HURTBOX it’s not all about the training inside and boosting your power… although that does play a big part! We also get people riding outdoors to get them practicing fundamental handling and riding skills that not only make you more confident on the road, but will also keep you safe out there. So, through […]
Alex’s Race Report! – Chilly Duathlon at Castle Combe
Alex Garrod, a HURTBOX regular and competitor at the IRONMAN World Championships this coming October gives us his race report of a recent duathlon at Castle Combe! Take it away Alex… Back in mid-February, I drove up to Castle Combe with Southampton University Triathlon Club to take part in the ‘Chilly’ Duathlon. It’s an event […]