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Have you ever struggled to achieve the same indoor and outdoor power outputs? If so, you would not be alone. This begs the question if indoor and outdoor power output does indeed differ. And if …
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If you are a keen cyclist you are probably looking for ways to optimize your intervals for greater training effect. There is a handful of interesting studies showing compelling results with …
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Imagine the following... Base training is done, and race season is drawing inevitably closer. You already know which wheel you will need to cling onto to get the results you want. But, you could …
What power outputs do you need to perform on the big stage in professional cycling? Power records of the pros go some way in providing an answer. Aspiring riders may use existing power data as …
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If you want to become a stronger rider next season, you may consider including some high intensity (HIT) intervals in your off-season break. There is compelling evidence to suggest that your level …
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"I was wondering how my FTP compares against other riders. Will I be competitive with [insert value] W?" I often get these questions from riders who wonder how they test results hold up against the …
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