Jon Miller maps out three classic flat training rides that will help get you in shape for any season. Riding on long flat stretches helps you build up aerobic capacity, improve your speed, increase stamina, and develop your riding style and rhythm. Test yourself on these three classic flat training rides; you’ll find them an ideal
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The week’s top bike news from around the world, brought to you every Wednesday. Local news Great day for Bupa Around the Bay On Sunday more than 12,000 riders were treated to a gorgeous day (and some windy conditions) for the 22nd Bupa Around the Bay – Ride for a Child in Need. Riders have
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After months of training and preparation, getting bikes tuned up and dialed in and checking long range weather forecasts with fingers crossed, more than 12,000 riders were up with the birds this morning for the 22nd Bupa Around the Bay – Ride for a Child in Need. Riders rolled out on all manner of bikes,
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The demands of endurance riding are immense, but with the right preparation you’ll be up for the task, explains Iain Treloar. Your legs are weary. You feel every bump through the saddle as your sit-bones protest. Your shoulders burn. The tarmac stretches ahead of you to the horizon, and with each pedal stroke you are more acutely aware that
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Cycle coach David Heatley explains how to use your winter riding to gear up for spring events. My most successful clients are the ones with goals to achieve on their bikes. They maintain and build fitness over winter by working towards their goal. So if you want to stay active over the colder months, I recommend setting yourself a solid riding goal
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The week’s top bike news from around the world, brought to you every Wednesday. Local news Love and good will on Bupa Around the Bay On Sunday 14,000 riders were up early for Australia’s biggest one-day bike ride, Bupa Around the Bay – Fundraise for the Smith Family. As well as challenging themselves to complete
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A magnificent variety of bike riders have today enjoyed glorious Melbourne sunshine and the added challenge of gusty wind on the 21st running of the iconic event, Bupa Around the Bay in a Day – Fundraise for the Smith Family. As I type in the early afternoon many riders have achieved their goal, arriving at
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