Tag: train with purpose
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A Cyclist’s Guide to Cornering with Confidence
Cornering is an essential skill for cyclists, whether you’re racing through tight crit courses, navigating winding descents, or simply riding confidently through urban streets. While many riders focus on improving fitness, power, or endurance, cornering can often be overlooked despite its potential to significantly enhance both speed and safety. In this guide, we’ll explore the…
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Improving Pedal Efficiency with Isolated Leg Drills
For cyclists looking to improve their pedal efficiency and overall cycling performance, isolated leg drills (ILDs) are a must-have in your training arsenal. These drills are designed to refine your pedaling technique, eliminate dead spots, and improve muscle balance. By focusing on one leg at a time, ILDs strengthen critical muscle groups, enhance neuromuscular coordination,…
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Mastering Spin-Ups: A guide to Efficient Pedaling and Improved Cycling Performance
Pedaling a bike may seem simple, but mastering the art of smooth and efficient pedaling requires practice and technique. Spin-ups are a highly effective drill designed to improve your pedaling efficiency, neuromuscular coordination, and cadence control. These benefits are not just for elite cyclists—any rider can use spin-ups to become a more efficient and capable…
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The Power of Fixed Gear Training: Building Strength, Endurance, and Speed
Fixed gear cycling, often referred to as “fixie” riding, has a long-standing history in the cycling world, with roots in track racing and urban commuting. But its value as a training tool is less commonly discussed, despite its ability to develop critical cycling abilities like endurance, strength, and speed. This post delves into the multifaceted…
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Aerobic Training for Cyclists — A Comprehensive Guide
Aerobic training forms the foundation of endurance performance, enabling cyclists to build stamina, improve overall fitness, and sustain longer efforts. The aerobic workout is designed for aerobic maintenance and endurance training, emphasizing zones 1 and 2. Many riders associate the Endurance zone with long, slow rides, which is accurate since many extended rides naturally fall…