How to handle rain Here in Ireland we love to talk about the weather. It’s a national pastime. Cyclists are no different and will always have an eye on the weather forecast before going for spin. Ireland has some of the most beautiful scenic roads in the World for cycling. Foreign cyclists who come here…
What cycling was like before Strava : Cycling due to the individuality of the sport and the competitive nature of bike racing in general is often seen to be a discipline where to win at all costs is the only thing that matters. For sure, in the heat of battle when the line is in…
The amount of talent needed to be a cyclist Cycling, as a sport is often referred to as being addictive, or as one former Ras stage winner put it whilst under the influence of Arthur's finest Guinness 'you'll never love your wife as much as you love cycling !'. This statement was replied to with…
How to ride a sportive Many cyclists take up the sport with the intention of just ‘getting a bit fit’. Within a short space of time they are amazed at how much their fitness has improved. Next up on the horizon comes the local charity cycle and very shortly after that a 100k event. Within…
How to go faster with less effort Most cyclists want to go a little faster, but without using any more energy or effort. Here are 7 ways to help you on your way: 1 : Increase your cadence : Many cyclists depend on their strength and power to get them around in a slightly inefficient…
How to lose weight I often hear people say that they cycle because they like to eat and cycling is a good way to burn off excess calories so they can pretty much eat what they like as long as they train enough. This poses one slight problem. Consider what happens if you put…
The Key to Success : Why are there pockets of cycling talent throughout the country? What is it that those who win races, or who achieve incredible feats on a bicycle all have in common? There must be a simple answer to these questions, and there is. Back in the late eighties, and throughout the…
At a guess I would estimate that I have probably changed over 10,000 tubes at this stage so have managed to get quicker at doing it over time. Here is an example : https://youtu.be/ykFbbLm3pow Barry www.thecyclingblog.com
How to deal with pain Pain in your feet : Your shoe straps are too tight. Your cleats are too far forward. Slide them back 2mm or less at a time. You may need orthotics. Pain in your achilles tendon : Your saddle is too low and your heel is dropping too much putting extra strain…
You have to own it, not bemoan it ! How many times have we all done it, made an excuse for a poor performance and blamed anything and everything other than ourselves. The list could be any of the following : If only I hadn't punctured If only my teammates hadn't chased me If only…
