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LWCR #4: Elveden

LWCR #4: Elveden

Saturday 11th March Round #4 of the London Women’s Cycle Racing league, was held in the grounds of a private estate near Mildenhall and Lakenheath in Suffolk. The course was a 3.5 mile circuit which would be repeated for 10 laps in the women’s E1234 race. I was especially excited for this race as it … Continue reading »

Beyond Spring 3

Beyond Spring 3

Back at Hillingdon for round three of the Beyond Spring series of races. Most of the ladies were up in Scotland for the National Team Series round in Perth. There was still a reasonably sized field with Clemence Copie (HWCC) and Harriet Owen (Matrix Fitness) up there as the main contenders. Continue reading »

Beyond Spring 2

Beyond Spring 2

What better way to earn your Easter Egg than go out in the bitterly cold and race around a circuit somewhere in West London? Tom and I couldn’t think of anything to top this plan, so we hopped in the car and went to Hillingdon. Continue reading »

My Cyclefit

My Cyclefit

As you may or may not know I work at Cyclefit, Europe’s leading cycle fitters. As leading experts in the world of cycle fitting, Cyclefit often provide training to aspiring bike fitters.
This Monday, James from our partner store Pearson Cycles came in to consolidate his training. I was volunteered as his guinea pig
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2013 International Cyclefit Symposium

2013 International Cyclefit Symposium

Hosted at Brunel University, this year’s Cyclefit Symposium featured presentations by the world’s leaders in bike fitting, medical and academic speakers plus leading bicycle and frame manufacturers. The event lasted two and a half days, in which time we heard from some really great speakers – some were quite controversial! I’m really sad that I … Continue reading »

Fitness Testing

Fitness Testing

At this time of year most competitive cyclists are getting stuck into their training for the coming season. In order to be able to train to your best potential it is important to know where you are – and even more importantly – your training zones. Whilst there are formulas that can be used to … Continue reading »