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As the race nears, the training changes: The Perfect Taper Before You Tackle the 2019 Wines 2 Whales
The 2019 Wines 2 Whales is almost upon us. If you are taking part this year, you have entered the final 3/ 4 weeks of training before the...
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How differently should you be training from men, as a woman?
The gender data gap has made headlines in recent months. Best explained via examples, it’s the phenomenon that means women are 17 per...
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Off Season - What, How, When And Why. Do I really need to take one?
For pro racers, off season is here and that means time off, time for vacation or time for activities that they can’t really do during...
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TRAINING - How to work the work
Google, cycling mags, cycling sites, professionals’ programs, coaches, etc, there are 1000’s of info and advice on training programs;...
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Ride Strong Through Menopause
It's a fact of life: At some point, half the population starts experiencing hot flashes, lousy sleep, and muscle loss. But women cyclists...
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Get some zzzz...
Improving amount + quality of sleep can lead to serious performance gains. Elite and professional athletes know that habits off the court...
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Mindfulness and Cycling go together
I really love the concept of mindfulness, and as my regular readers know, I really love cycling, so to me, mindfulness and cycling go...
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Take Your first Nite Ride!
With the nightfall comes a whole new adventure to be had on two wheels – night riding. For most people who are limited by their working...
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Post Winter Training Meals: 5 Delicious Options
After a tough day of cycling, or a hard session at the gym, there’s nothing like coming home to a hot shower and a warm meal in the...
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5 Ways to Move Outside Your Comfort Zone
Mountain Biking is a fantastic way to move outside of your comfort zone. The demands of the sport can push you towards things you never...
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INDOOR TRAINING - What you need to know
Bicycling doesn’t need to be a seasonal activity. If the weather outside is lousy or the days are short, you can still keep your fitness...
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Industry Powerhouse : Ali Mclean - ICE ID
Ali Mclean identified the need for a product in South Africa that could be used in any emergency and help not only cyclists but all...
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FitrWomen App - A World First for Female Athletes
What is the FitrWomen App? Several high-profile female athletes have identified their menstrual cycle as a key contributing factor to...
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How To Be A Better Cyclist Without Being In the Saddle : Strength & Power Training
Most cyclists question the need for strength training as they prefer to rather spend the time on their bike. Nevertheless, people are...
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The 10 Laws of Endurance Training
1. Train Frequently, All Year-Round The human body thrives on physical activity. Little and often always outweighs heavy training...
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Four things roadies can learn from mountain bikers
Anne-Marije Rook I recently joined a group of highly skilled mountain bikers on a trip to Sedona –a mountain biking paradise in the...
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QUICK GUIDE: Supplements for cyclists - What to take, what not to take
As endurance athletes we tend to be very aware of what we put into our bodies. To keep up with the taxing rides, workouts and...
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Start with these 5 skills every rider should learn.
Mountain biking can take you places you would never ordinarily have been, but it also has the tendency to put you in situations you would...
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How mountain biking makes us smarter.
Forget Countdown, crosswords and quizzes; all we need to do is ride. Improved spatial memory, thinking skills, attention and decision...
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NEW TO RIDING? 10 Not-So-Obvious Tips that Every Beginner Mountain Biker Needs to Know
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I was a fortunate beginner mountain biker. I had a great teacher: he was patient and willing...
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