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Understanding Angles & Speed in Track Cycling
In this blog we want to chat briefly about angles and speed and what happens to your centre of gravity respectively. Plus we want to offer a few tips on what you can do to enhance your technical ridin...
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 ANDÂ PEDALÂ CONTACT
Think ...
The Benefits of Taking your Road Bike to the Track on Race Day
Most of us have a road bike in addition to our track bikes and will head out on the road for different types of training rides to assist with our track cycling development.Â
The road bike is also ext...
One key ride to complete before race day
Most of us get nervous, excited, sometimes anxious before racing, after all, you only want to do your very best, and aim to beat previous best results.Â
It goes without saying that preparation is key, ...
Don’t get boxed in… Here’s how to stay outta trouble in a bunch race!
If you’ve ever found yourself in a keirin, points race, scratch race, madison, elimination or any other bunch race event that involves more than 2 competitors, you may know what it feels like to be bo...
The Keirin from Lane 6 - Advice from Shane Perkins
In this blog we turn our focus to undoubtedly one of the most exciting of the track cycling events - the Keirin.Â
The Keirin was invented as a betting sport by the Japanese and continues to be wildly p...
Prepare to Perform at a Criterium Event
Criteriums are becoming super popular amongst all cyclists - they're the hybrid event that sees track and road riders converge over the 20, 30, 40 minutes plus final few laps.Â
If you're a sprinter, ...
Our Top Tips to Help You Perform in Extreme Temperatures
Regardless of whether you’re an athlete based in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere, you’re bound to experience some sort of extreme weather temperatures whilst training and or competing. In this blo...
What are you listening to on the bike?
Do you wear headphones and listen to music whilst you're warming up and warming down?
Many elite level athletes will listen to music in some capacity to help them mentally prepare to perform, so it’s...
Here's a Tip to Help you Nail Your Individual Pursuit!
The individual pursuit is no doubt one of the toughest of the track cycling events, particularly if you're lining up for a longer distance - 3k or 4k pursuit.
With advancements in sports science, and...
