Grunge Waxing: Why Quick Waxing Your Chain is Still Worth it
Most people say no to waxing, I say yes to the quick method….here is why David wrote to me asking “what is the best value per watt equipment change I …
Is there a skinsuit specifically optimized for slow riders?
drag2zero and cycling weekly make some interesting claims….but is it true ( have they broken the laws of physics?) Irecently came across a claim from drag2Zero a reputable aero company …
The Ultimate Aero Helmet is your Bald Head! Who Knew!
Until someone invents a dynamic hi-tech solution, a bald head is the best combo of aero and cooling! Coached Athlete Rodrigo recently asked me “what is the best aero helmet …
How to Correctly Pace into the Wind: “Wind Corrected Power”
How do I pace correctly on a windy out and back (or loop) course? If it’s a tailwind on the way out, I tend to go out too hard and blow up in the headwind on the way back. Is there a correct way to pace a race like this?
How precise is my FTP?
Trouble pinning down your FTP?….this could be why Over on the intervals.icu forum (https://forum.intervals.icu/t/inaccurate-power-meter-or-anaerobic-contribution/1062) Benjamin_Turner asks: “I was laid off at the start of the pandemic so I’ve had plenty …
Can you cycle AND run (brilliantly)?
Ask any triathlete and they will tell you…….yes and…..no A regular coached cyclist, with cycling goals…..asked me how much will running harm his cycling (if at all) and can both …
Is Exercise Safe with Coronavirus?
Can Exercise cause Immunosuppression? I was asked recently by a coached rider “should i reduce the amount of high intensity intervals at zone5,z6,z7 due to the possibility of immunosuppression, after …
The Magic of Interval Training
Just how good is high Intensity interval training compared to other types of exercise? Name a fitness trend. Chances are you will mention HIIT training. High intensity interval training (HIIT) …
Sweetspot or Sourspot?
Is sweetspot really the best training method for 99%? Sometimes you can be wrong without even knowing it. You might believe in something 100% and your friends might believe it …
Is FTP physiologically real…or does it exist only in Coggan’s imagination?
Is FTP anchored in physiology ..or does it exist only in Coggan’s imagination? Alex Fastfitnesstips Jan 31 · 13 min read Background Everyone has an opinion on FTP, their own FTP, your …
Rate yourself as a cyclist from 0–100!
Have you heard of the Dunning-Kruger Effect? Basically when you have little knowledge you can overestimate your ability but the more you find out the more you realize you don’t know that …
“It never gets easier, you just get faster”
Greg Lemond …. Tour Winner 1986, 1989, 1990 I was wondering recently whether Greg Lemond’s famous quote is really true……do pros struggle as much as beginners? Obviously with decades of …
1 hour on the indoor turbo is worth 2 hrs outdoors. True or false?
Today let’s dig into the major differences of riding indoors vs outdoors Following a recent video one of our viewers Curtis M wrote: “Is there any difference in benefit between …
Should you *only* train at base intensity over the off-season?
Over on intervals.icu forum Clive King Asked: “ your analysis for Polarised is very interesting even if I struggle to stay in the Polarised zone in any week (the lure of enjoying …
Should you go for asymmetrical front vs rear tyre (23c+25c) sizes?
One of my favourite videos is our surface calculator (watch here) ; it never got many views but it helps clarify your tyre pressure on any surface conditions both in terms of tyre …
VO2 Max and Body Weight
Following our recent video (link) on muscle fibre myths, akarot asked “I am curious, does fat guy tend to have higher vo2max, because their body adapted to needs of more oxygen. I …