Yes, strong legs are a trait of cyclist - and an important one.
We'll share with you now why glute strength is so important in cycling and offer a few exercises that you can do at home or in the gym to improve this major muscle group.
The glutes are made up of three gluteal muscles:
One of the most daunting tasks that every track rider will face when attempting slow riding in the banks is confidently staying upright around the banks.
Most riders will maintain a fairly high cadence and speed when they first get on the track to avoid ‘slipping’ whilst keeping their nerves in check!
Even though riding efficiently and moderately fast around the track all...
If you missed Part 1 of this blog, we’d recommend you go back and have a read by clicking here before continuing on to Part 2 below.
In Part 1 we talked about 3 different types of race mistakes which occur in race events (namely bunch events) and how to avoid them.
Below, we're going to cover three more common factors which influence results and give you a few more...
We’ve all been there…
Bell rings ding ding ding, final lap...
...and you’re stuck, boxed in, and in the middle of the race field.
This is THE MOST common mistake of a guaranteed 1 in 10 riders.
Only 1 RIDER can win the race, so how do you make that rider you?
How do you avoid getting caught in places you definitely should not be with a lap to go?
In this blog, we’re...
Spending hours and hours training, eating well, getting yourself mentally prepared, ensuring you’re injury free and strong, etc... etc... are all paramount to your cycling success.
BUT don’t forget a few of the one percenters that can make an enormous difference - simply by being aware of them when you are training and racing.
One of those ‘one percenters’ is the...
It’s with great pleasure that we announce two exciting new Track Cycling Academy partners:
As we progress towards a new and exciting chapter with our Inner Circle Coaching Program...
...we are proud and honoured to have the support of these fantastic partners who are all track cycling enthusiasts and have a passion to see growth within the track...
So you’ve just bought a brand new set of rollers after reading just how beneficial they are in our previous blog on Why Learning How to Cycle on Rollers is SO IMPORTANT.
There’s nothing quite like being able to roll your legs, with limited resistance in between races or training efforts.
The rollers are a great tool for warm up, training...
In this video, World Champion Track Cyclist, Kerrie Meares shares her secrets on how to become a great track sprinter... and it requires more than just pedalling fast.
Kerrie will share with you...
3 major elements you need to focus on, and...
6 key tactics when racing an opponent.
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It is with great excitement that today, we announce and welcome a new member to the Track Cycling Team...
Shane is no stranger to the top step of podiums, and he's going to be sharing his winning secrets on Keirins, Sprints and a range of other topics with our valued members.
Let us...
To truly reveal an athlete’s capabilities, limits must be tested.
Without testing, how will you measure improvement?
Without testing, how will you work out strengths and weaknesses?
Without testing, how will you work out key areas to focus on?
Whilst there’s always a right time and place to conduct testing in the overall training macrocycle, it’s a very...