With quite roads over the festive period, the intention was to get out a few times. But gale force winds and biting rain put a stop to that. Most of my favourite lanes are flooded with the incessant rain crashing down on us.
Plus the bad weather blew down all my outside decorations, so spent more time fiddling around with these.
Now the weekend looks better but if you put a sail up on your bike, you’d certainly fly along.
Ian McNally: I needed to get training like a time triallist and in the Westerley Cycling Club we have none better than Coach Tom Newman. Tom came up with monthly plans to help me on my quest which was really helpful it was very eye opening as well, as I thought to be that quick…
I’ve been coaching Phil now for several seasons and this year his results have blown me away on how far he has come. In a recent Sportif in the Home Counties, Phil came second overall – Gold Standard and averaged 18.5mph, superb result, well down Phil. And all this on a proper structured training program dovetailed…
Interesting to read the write up about SRAM 12-speed groupset. Especially with the race team opting to use a 50/37 chaniset with a 10-26 12-speed cassette. This supplies a smaller and bigger gear at either end of the scale with 50 x 10 bigger compared to 53 x 11 and 37 x 26 is smaller…
Power training- I’ve recently invested in Rotor power cranks on my race bike. It’s the only way to go if you really want to improve and takes the guess work out of training. With a power program and competent and challenging coach your riding will go to another level.
Working with Tom helped me achieve some super time this year in time trials. He managed to devise a training program around my work and family commitments which has paid real dividends. You always know you are getting advice based on the latest thinking in coaching strategies, as he is never held back by wishing…
Always a difficult month to get motivated, so why not try something new as opposed to flogging yourself on the bike in the cold and wet? Walking – great activity, cheap and something that can be done on the foulest of days. Give it a go, find some hills and march up them to make…
