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Wiggle Southern Rough Ride Sportive
Last weekend was my first race of 2016! I had a major mechanical on Friday which left me a bit apprehensive as I packed my stuff. I like to make sure everything is sorted and in the car the night before as this helps banish my pre race nerves....
Grip Grab high vis leg and arm warmers
Here is my latest product review for Grip Grab this time it's the high vis arm and leg warmers. Not only are these super comfy and warm in the winter but they also serve a safety purpose making you more visible on the roads and trails. As a cyclist who trains mostly...
Early Morning Sprints Training
Today was sprints day these all out efforts for a minute are exhausting but they help build my explosive power and fast twitch muscle fibres, otherwise known as type 2a and type 2b muscle fibres. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes"...
Bird Zero Bike Review
Last week I tested the Bird Zero. The first thing you notice about this bike is it’s knockout fluorescent yellow paint work with bright pink logo which makes the bike stands out from the crowd around trail centres with its colourful personality. Once riding the bike...
Bike – Silverback Syncra 2
For my 2014/2015 racing season I rode a relatively new brand to the UK called silverback. The bike was the Syncra 2 which was carbon with 130mm travel. (I soon learnt this was far too much for an XC race bike) I was really impressed with the Silverback design the...
Recovery Days
This week I have been having a rest. After a few weeks hard training my body needed a well earned break from training for a few days. Last week I had low energy levels and found my concentration was all over the place. It's important to remember that while your...
Apricot & Pistachio Cake
Some times a sweet treat is needed! This apricot and pistachio cake is made using semolina which contains selenium in combination with other nutrients, including vitamin E -- as an antioxidant. This means that it prevents harmful oxidation of your cell...
First 5 hour training ride of 2016
Now five hours riding with a coffee shop stop sounds like my ideal kind of day! However 5 hours non-stop on a training ride where you are not supposed to stop at all is hard work both mentally and physically to do. Last weekend I rode my first five hours since my knee...
Greek Yoghurt and Blueberry Muffins
I came across this recipe whilst looking for a healthier blueberry muffin mix. I love blueberry muffins but usually they're full of sugar and white flour so I wanted to try something a little different. I changed the recipe adding dried apricots instead of 1 cup of...
Training in January
I can’t believe today is the 1st February! January has gone so quickly at this rate the Trans Alp will be here very quickly… I started January feeling positive about the improvements in my knee and mega excited about being supported by Specialized for 2016. When I got...