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Coaching Derny track session Lea Valley
Interesting session last night 12 November at Lea Valley coaching Derny work. Fast exhausting session, definitely one for pulling your speed out.
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Winter Training
I’ve said it before, but with Winter closing in fast, what are your plans. For a change, hit the gym there are many that offer monthly membership now so you don’t get locked in forever. Another option take your gym to home, buy a kettlebell and an exercise mat and do some exercises at home,…
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Coached riders flying around
Lots of success this month with coached riders. Phil Skinner- roared around a 10 mile TT course last weekend recording a PB – 22 minutes. And this week, Peter Caro, rode in the very competitive British Cycling’s vets road races at Hillingdon, averaging over 25mph and finishing well up in the bunch. Both following a…
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Cyclist Magazine
Check out this months magazine, where I’ve contributed to an article in the Leadout Performance section specifically about gels and when to take them.
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Extreme cold
With temperatures dipping way below freezing is it a good idea to go out riding in these conditions? My view, probably not unless you have to, for example getting to work. At this time of the year a stiff walk 3.5-4mph or run (if your’e used to this form of exercise) is a better idea…
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Coaching and the olympics
It’s interesting listening to many competitors post race interviews particularly rowing and cycling. Although the competitors have undoubtedly talent but so do many other countries the difference in why we win so much is our coaching. The bond between coach rower or cyclist is unquestionably why we do so well as a country. So there…
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Rory Mackay
Coached rider, Rory, gained his second cat license over the weekend, gaining with a superb weekend of racing at Herne Hill. Well done Rory. Furthermore, Rory, is packing his bags and heading off to Belgium for a week and compete in the hurly burly world of Kermesse racing over. I’m looking forward to hearing about…
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Lea Valley Circuit 10 mile TT Tuesday 21 June
Great result for coached ride Phil Skinner in last nights Lea Valley 10 who scorched round the course in 23:50, congratulations Phil
