The arrival of power meters sparked a new craze in the 1990s, and they are now part and parcel of the make-up of most pro riders. Power meters are invaluable tools for pacing control and interval sessions and are especially useful for time trial training. But the bottom line is that they are not necessary.
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A frequent question I receive in my inbox is why I don’t include stretching in my article with 5 Simple Tips for a Better Recovery. Here is one of the emails I have received recently: “I have got my personal experience over 20 years that clearly shows that I recover far quicker when I stretch
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Here is a list of 12 blogs that I expect are worth visiting in 2012. Some of them are beautiful, some are pretty scientific, and some are just about cycling in some way. I hope you will enjoy all these links and stay tuned for more updates on Training4cyclists.com. 1. Bicycle Tutor A fantastic resource about
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Before riders start doing high-intensity intervals or pacing with a power meter, they should always begin by testing their physical performance. Remember: setting the right pace is crucial if you want to get the most out of high-quality interval sessions. In addition, performance tests give a great overall picture of your aerobic potential. The 30-minute
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Tackling high-intensity interval sessions during the winter is a controversial subject that divides opinion among cycling coaches. My philosophy is simple: I am a firm believer in Time Effective Cycling Training and implementing high aerobic activities throughout the season. And I am convinced interval training can be used effectively during the winter. But how? One
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