Training tips

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.

Looking to crank up your cycling performance without spending extra hours in the saddle? Deadlifts might be your missing weapon. By building the posterior-chain strength that cycling neglects, they improve power, posture and resilience – giving you a stronger, snappier ride in every discipline.

Hydration isn’t just about drinking water. This article explains why electrolytes matter for cyclists and how choosing the right ones can help you ride stronger, feel better, and avoid fading on indoor sessions, outdoor rides, and race day.

Start preparing for hot-weather cycling now. With early heat adaptation, smart hydration habits and structured indoor training, you’ll hit summer ready to ride strong and stay cool while others overheat.

Pedalling efficiency is the quiet upgrade most riders overlook. A few simple cadence drills can smooth your stroke, reduce wasted energy and make every ride feel faster and easier - indoors or out.

Long slow distance training builds the aerobic engine behind real endurance - steady, low-intensity miles that make you stronger, smoother, and able to go longer.