by hattenburrow | Sep 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Velo Core Performance’s mission is to empower cyclists to ride further, faster, and for longer by combining evidence-based mobility and strength training with expert insight into the “why” behind every exercise, fostering lifelong cycling performance and healthy habits.
Mission Purpose
Velo Core Performance was created by lifelong cyclist and instructor Hannah Griffiths, whose expertise in Pilates, corrective exercise, and cross-country mountain biking informs every aspect of the program. The goal is not just to provide cyclists with the right exercises, but to ensure they understand how each movement enhances performance and reduces injury risk.
Educational Approach
Unlike conventional training apps, Velo Core Performance goes further by explaining the reasoning behind every exercise, empowering cyclists with knowledge so healthy habits can be formed and maintained. Hannah’s unique approach helps cyclists integrate mat-based mobility and strength routines into weekly training, making each session purposeful and effective.
Values & Commitment
Velo Core Performance values transparency, expert guidance, and evidence-driven practice—helping cyclists build resilience, understand their bodies, and enjoy every ride with confidence and clarity. By prioritising education, Velo Core fosters a supportive environment for cyclists of all levels to achieve their goals and sustain long-term performance.
Find out more here.
by hattenburrow | May 7, 2024 | Racing, Uncategorized
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 riding and have a great time.
I was set off to start on stage 2 and told myself to take it easy on the first run.
My first run on stage 2 set off to a good start with a decent pace, the track was good but not ridden in yet so was tricky to work out lines therefore on an off camber turn I went out wide and lost some time. The second run was faster.
The subsequent runs on stage 1 went well, the track had been better ridden in so line choice was easier. I was able to set a good time for both of the runs.
Stage 3 was next the first corner was looser than I expected so front wheel slid out but I saved it with my foot down. A sandy berm caught me off guard but I managed to stay on track. The rest of the run was fast.
I was flying in the second run until I caught up with another rider which cost a couple of seconds. I was able to pick up the pace once I passed them.
Stage 5 was next, I really enjoyed it as it was a mix of flow and tech on both runs I got a good start, then was able to keep the pace throughout the whole run. Both runs were consistent.
Stage 4 was last, it went well, I pushed as hard as I could. It was another nice track.
I ran a couple of re runs on stages 1&2 to try and improve my time, happy to have made my way to 4th position. A great day riding.
by hattenburrow | Apr 19, 2024 | Racing, Uncategorized
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 a gap) until I hit a slippery root at the wrong angle, slipped and hit a tree I got winded and my handlebars got twisted so it took a while to get back up by which point I was in fourth, I almost closed the gap to third but by then I had ran out of energy.
Despite that, I learnt lots. I had had a good start and fast four laps, holding my lead throughout. Maybe it was bad tactics that made me crash so I’m going to try an improve by being calmer (so I didn’t crash) and not giving up after my crash.
I’m looking forward to round 2 at the end of April.
Southern Enduro 7.4.24
I was really excited for this race but wasn’t expecting much as it was my first enduro. Practice went well so I was super excited, having the rest of the BTM team there was great and really helpful to talk about different lines and options on the track.
My best bit was hitting one of the important high lines on stage 2 plus having a great mistake–less run on stage 4 on which was a slippery and technical track.
On stage 3 I slipped off line and on stage Two I over braked into a corner so had to waste energy getting back up to speed. Overall, it was a really fun first enduro race and it went well apart from those few small mistakes and I still managed to get 4th in the U13’s – really happy with that!
I would like to improve my jumping for next time so I can hit some of the bigger ones like on stage 5 and maybe work on my line choices.
Thank you to my sponsors: Windwave | Right Bike | Southern Enduro | Melon Optics | Beyond the Mud
by hattenburrow | Mar 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Hey there, I’m Ben, hitting the ripe age of 34 this year. I’ve been tearing up the trails for a solid 22 years now, dabbling in all sorts of cycling disciplines along the way. Started out with dirt jumping and I then quickly got into riding Downhill back in 2006. Nowadays, I ride so many disciplines you could pretty much call me a freerider. My greatest accomplishment was getting the front cover of the Red Bull magazine, Red Bulletin back in 2018.
You’ll find me competing in Downhill, Enduro, and Dirt jumping competitions. Last year, though, I had a bit of a rough patch with a nasty crash in Leogang. Still on the path to recovery, but I’m grateful to be back in the saddle. The speed is slowly creeping back, and I’m itching to get back between the tapes.
by hattenburrow | Nov 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Black Friday has become a big deal. It’s primarily a time for big companies to compete in a ‘race to the bottom’ with massive sales that produce massive waste.
You could boycott it, but our view is that if we want to do something more positive. Let’s take that Black Friday traffic and offer an alternative.
That’s why, from 9am on Black Friday to midnight Sunday, Teemill will plant a tree for every order on you make through our store.
You can buy online here from our little store a mixture of tee shirts, hoodies and vests perfect for cycling or a trip to the pub!
by hattenburrow | May 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
On a bleak May day Hannah, Emyr and Ffion headed to Winchester for the third round in the British Cycling cross country series. This race was part of the national series which travels across the UK and attracts the best riders in every age category.
The racing started with Short track, a short course with high speed racing for around 20 minutes. Emyr was first on track for this race, his first ever short track battling a large field to come sixth overall in his age category.
As the rain continued to pour and the course turned to mud the hours ticked by until Hannah’s 2:30pm race. A big shout out to little Ffion who stayed in the car all day at only 18 months her first race experience was not the best! Nerves and conditions nearly sent us packing on more than one occasion this being Hannah’s first cross country race in eight years. But we stuck with it, and at 2:30 along with one other girl and a huge field of men she lined up between the tapes.
Riding her own race from the start and not letting the conditions let her down Hannah kept consistent lap times and consistently falling off once per lap! After 1 hour 10 minutes of racing she crossed the line in first place, ending up on the podium (very unexpected).
At home the kit clean up ready for Emyr’s XCO race on Sunday began… Three hours later, kit bikes and people were clean and heading to bed ready to do it all again on Sunday!
Up early again Sunday, choclate spread sandwiches in the car for Ffion and we headed to a now dry but foggy matterley basin. Although it was not raining the mud had turned to thick brown gloupe and the race was carnage!
Spending an hour and 40 minutes running and riding in equal measure Emyr finish in a very respectable 15th position in the vets race.
A great weekend in the saddle!
