Training tips

When cyclists talk about getting faster, aerodynamics often sounds like something reserved for pros, wind tunnels and marginal gains. In reality, the way air flows around you affects every ride. Understanding it can change how you think about speed.

FTP is more than just a number – it’s a powerful way to measure fitness, set training zones and track progress. Discover what counts as a good FTP for cyclists, how gender and age influences FTP, and what it really takes to improve your cycling power.

Plyometric leg exercises turn strength into explosive power by training you to absorb force and spring back quickly. With controlled jumps and landings, you build reactive strength, better stability, and faster acceleration that carries over to sport and cycling.

You’ve spotted VO2 max on your wearable. It looks official. It changes. Your friend’s is higher. Now you’re wondering whether you’ve been accidentally living as an endurance athlete or as a houseplant.

This guide walks you through exactly how to start indoor cycling safely and confidently, even if you have never clipped in before. You will learn how to set up your bike, ride with good technique and track progress without getting overwhelmed.

Base building sets the ceiling for your entire season, yet many cyclists repeat the same early-season training mistakes year after year. This guide highlights the base-building mistakes holding you back, explains what to avoid during base training, and shows how aerobic base cycling, progressive overload, and consistent base riding create a training plan that actually delivers results.

You can tell a lot about a cyclist by how they talk about being tired. Some say it with a shrug. Some say it with a quiet sense of pride. And some say it with that hollow-eyed determination of a rider who has been pretending their legs will magically bounce back tomorrow.

Challenge Family triathlons are about more than racing; they’re about passion, connection, and community. This guide covers everything you need to train smart, balance the three disciplines, prepare mentally, and use ROUVY to simulate real Challenge Family courses so you can show up race-ready, confident, and smiling.

Most cyclists focus on power and equipment, but overlook breathing. Learning to breathe more efficiently can make hard efforts feel smoother, improve pacing, and help you hold power longer – with simple techniques you can practise on any ride, indoors or out.