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Will strength training make me a better cyclist?
Strength training can make you a better cyclist, but its effects on cycling performance are nuanced. While it may not directly lead to significant improvements in cycling performance, strength training offers several benefits that can indirectly enhance your cycling...
Congratulations Dave!
Earlier this year, Dave (a.k.a @boney_88_ ) took part in the @clublasantaraces a four day mountain bike races. Dave has been coming to Pilates for a number of years with us. Here is his race report: Lanzarote 2025 offered some challenging conditions with gale force...
How Much Time off the Bike Should You Take? The Cycling Off-Season Explained.
The cycling off-season is a crucial period of rest for cyclists, typically lasting between 1 to 4 weeks, depending on the rider's training intensity and racing schedule. This break allows both the body and mind to recover from the demands of cycling, preventing...
Does Indoor Cycling ‘Count’ as Strength Training—or Is It Just Cardio?
Indoor cycling is primarily considered a cardiovascular exercise, but it does offer some strength-building benefits, particularly for the lower body. However, it should not be considered a replacement for dedicated strength training. While indoor cycling engages...
Boost Your Well-being with Cycling
Mountain biking is an excellent form of exercise that offers numerous physical and mental health benefits. Here are some reasons why, we think, you should try mountain biking: Physical Benefits: Cardiovascular Fitness: Mountain biking is an intense aerobic activity...
Milland Enduro by Demi
Southern Enduro, Milland Race Report by Demi It was a super wet, cold, loose and muddy day. The trails are super fun at Milland but I struggle with riding in wet/loose conditions. I also need new tyres! Practice was cold with a couple of hard falls and I didn’t have a...
Matterley Peddlehound race 5/5/24
We arrived at the race 1.5hrs early so that we were able to walk stages 1,2 and half of 3. I appreciated the chance to see the stages as there were no practices runs for this race. As I was in the queue for the start of the race I was feeling really excited to get...
Southern XC Series and Southern Enduro Race Report – Jacob
Southern XC R 1 31.3.24 Couldn't wait to race since this was the first Southern XC and I was hoping the course improved from last year. We arrived very early so lots of time to practice the course which helped. The race went to plan (pushing the pace to try and get...
Southern Enduro Race Report QECP – Tom
Southern Enduro Round One Queen Elizabeth Country Park - Hampshire. Arriving When I arrived at the event, I was very excited but also quite nervous. We met up with my new race team beyond the mud, at the tent Rafe had set up for us. It was great to meet with the team...
Battle On The Beach Race Report
Saturday morning waking up to a gale in our little Welsh air bnb I suddenly realised I had forgotten my heart rate strap! As someone who loves to see her numbers this really threw me... I didn't' need to worry as on a message to Dave from RCR he had a spare I could...