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Indoor cycling apps compared: which is best for you?

Fed up of keeping yourself entertained by counting the tiles on the kitchen floor? Welcome to the growing world of app enabled training Asked ‘why do you cycle?’ many riders will respond with wistful references to exploring the great outdoors, freedom, adventure – …Continue reading »

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How to cycle faster and increase your average speed

When looked at over a period of months, your average speed can tell you a great deal about how you’re improving as a cyclist. Here’s some top tips to get your mean looking meanerWhen looked at over a period of months, your average speed can tell you a great deal about how you’re improving as a cyclist. Here’s some top tips to get your mean looking meaner

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What is FTP in cycling and how do I test and improve it?

Recently got a power meter, know you need to do an FTP test but don't know quite what that means? We explain Functional Threshold Power and its uses... Set your cycling training zones for the most effective use of a power meterIf you’re training for performance then the term FTP – which stands for Functional Threshold Power – will probably have …Continue reading »

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