Training plan Archives

Cycling Through Uncertain Times: Tips for Keeping Motivation High

February 26, 2021 at 2:45 pm6 min reading

After a winter unlike any other, there is undoubtedly much anticipation as spring starts to emerge. With the status of many summer cycling events still undetermined, though, a real edge of uncertainty remains. If 2020 taught us anything, it is that we can’t always count…

Why It Is Important to Have Short- and Long-Term Cycling Goals

October 2, 2020 at 11:56 am6 min reading

Socialising and Culture

Following this strangest of summers, the fall has arrived and with it the challenge of encountering another season of uncertainty. In many places, the leaves are already turning yellow, there is a pronounced chill in the air, and the sun is slow to show itself…

Build Your Own Cycling Training Plan – Pro Tips

October 29, 2019 at 1:37 pm5 min reading

Health & Training

The best way to get to the next level as a cyclist is to have a plan. So far, we’ve covered how to work with the basic building blocks of such a plan but there’s always more to learn. How do you deal with unexpected…

Beginner 50k Training Plan – Week 3

June 18, 2019 at 12:34 pm4 min reading

Health & Training

You need about 21 days to develop a habit so by the third week, your training plan will start feeling like a normal part of your life. That’s good because from now on, you will start implementing some faster rides and cross-training too.

Beginner 50k Training Plan – Week 2

June 11, 2019 at 10:05 am4 min reading

Health & Training

Even though you probably think that three light 30-minute rides in one week can’t make you a cyclist, the opposite is true. Consistency is the key ingredient, length and intensity are secondary and they will come with time. In fact, overreaching in the beginning is…

Mistakes You Should Avoid When Getting Back to Training

June 4, 2019 at 5:34 pm5 min reading

Health & Training

A new relationship, too much work or moving to a new home – the reasons for giving up a perfectly running cycling program may vary, but getting back is always hard. We’ve summarised the most common mistakes made by people who want to get back…

Beginner 50k Training Plan – Week 1

June 4, 2019 at 11:23 am5 min reading

Health & Training

This series will introduce an easy-to-follow training plan that will get you ready for a 50k race no matter how experienced or fit you are as a cyclist. If you’re just starting out with cycling or you’ve been cycling for a while but never followed…

5 Ways to Refresh Your Summer Ride

July 11, 2018 at 11:54 am6 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

It’s mid-season, the weather is heating up, and you might be starting to feel like your ride could use a bit of a revamp. Whether you need the motivation to get out on your bike or are looking to strengthen an existing routine, here are…