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Anaerobic Capacity and Maximal Power in Sprinting

Which is more important of these two attributes in a kilo or a 500m Time Trial? For those new to our sport these are individual timed events. They are great fun and don’t hurt at all....

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Why peak watts doesn't necessarily decide the winner...

Somewhere in the world there may be an interview question where the candidate is asked how many things this image could be... An ECG trace? Climate graph pairing rainfall and humidity? Underwater...

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Why Motorbike Assisted Efforts Aren't Imperative to Cycling Performance

If you’re a sprinter and accustomed to following a motorbike as you complete flying efforts around a velodrome, than you’ll attest to just how fun this type of activity is. 

But...

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WORLDS: High Speeds & Fast Finishes

“Did you see Chris Hoy’s post on Twitter?” asked Shane Perkins in a conversation yesterday. “No” I said, what did he write?”…

Sir Chris described the...

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Cut the bad fats and start performing!

Optimal performance and health starts with the body - if you are fuelling yourself with excellent quality foods and staying hydrated you’re giving your body the best chance to perform at its...

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3 Tips to Maximise Your Training & Perform at Your Best!

We’ve discussed periodisation, programming and planning in many of our blogs, and whilst for the most part, the athletes that we come into contact with have a fairly sound understanding of...

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Two Reasons Why Toe Straps Are Important for Track Cyclists

Regardless of whether you're a beginner or experienced track cyclist, the talk of toe-straps is of importance to everyone!

Here are some reasons why...

1. SECURE FOOT, SHOE...

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How to Correctly Grip your Sprint Bars

The way in which you grip your sprint bars is important as it can mean the difference between winning and losing (particularly when races are won and lost by thousandths of seconds).

Incorrect...

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Understanding Gear Ratios for PerformanceĀ 

Understanding gear ratios is something that is usually taught very early in the piece for a new track cyclist. Gearing plays a significant role in race and training performance and it’s every...

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Specific Training versus Cross Training in Cycling. A Conflict or a Complement?

Two things which we know are true according to science are these.

1.     Specific training produces specific results.

2.     Cross training is really...

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