For the eager eyed among you, you may have seen me (Coach Ant) take on the new version of the FTP test that our software is utilising. (Check out the video here) I’ll give you a quick breakdown. The old protocol consisted of warming up, then riding for 20 minutes. The aim of which was to ride the best average power possible for that amount of time. The test was frankly hard, […]
The Power of Power.
We’ve all heard the old adage of ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely’ and that might be true in the case of a dictator but when it comes to training on a bike there is no training metric more reliable than that of power. So that might beg the question: What is power in the context of cycling? To answer this we need a little bit of science! Power is the time derivative […]
How riding less made me faster. Want to know how?
In a world where more is everything. Anything with the word LESS in it is vastly unappreciated. The latest phones have more speed, more functionality, more apps. The latest bikes promise more aerodynamics and more efficiency plus disc brakes that are more responsive We’d like more holidays, more time with family and friends. When we ride, we target more miles and more speed. Some crazy individuals even target more hills and climbs. When we […]
Are You Winter Ready? Check out our tips for riding this Winter.
As the evenings become darker and this weird wet stuff begins falling more frequently from the sky, there is a hint that the seasons are changing. For cycling especially, the transition is tough. The roads become slippery and more dangerous. Lights become a requirement, personally I’d even use them during the day (if it’s gray and raining). You need more kit, winter jackets, long tights, covers for your shoes, warm hats, thick gloves and such. […]
Working Together Everyone Achieves More
Here’s hoping that you got to watch the inspirational performances of both Brownlee Brothers at the Rio Olympics. Gold & Silver – Go Team GB! During Alistair’s interview he was asked whether his brother could beat him to Gold in Tokyo 2020. His response was that Jonny had been smashing him in training and Alistair had been hurting so much all year to just stay with him! He said that Jonny will beat him […]