Training | Cycling in Spain

The Benefits of using a Power Meter

For many riders, a power meter is high on the wish list when upgrading their bike or undertaking a more structured approach to training. What is a Cycling Power Meter? A power meter on a bike is a device that measures the power delivered by the cyclist. Power meters provide instant feedback to you, the cyclist,…

16/09/2022713Views

Cycling, General

Core Strength Training

Good core strength gives you good posture, balance, mobility and stability, all of these are very important for any road cyclist, triathlete or mountain biker. Not only will good core strength improve your bike handling, and your riding position it will also cut down on injuries. Contrary to popular belief, the core doesn’t just include…

10/12/2020415Views

Cycling Holidays, Winter Training Camp

Cycling Training Camps – Have you tried one yet?

We have been running road cycling holidays and cycling training camps in Spain since 2004 and have met riders from around the globe. It is true to say from meeting all these cyclist that over the last few years road cycling and triathlon are the 2 fastest growing sports (definitely in terms of increase participation)…

21/11/2018432Views

Cycling, Winter Training Camp

Winter Training Camps

There is no better feeling than riding with the sun on your back while the UK is still embraced by winter. A winter training camp is a significant milestone in the season of professional and amateur cyclists alike. It gives you the time to dedicate a week to cycling, with the sole aim of clocking…

04/01/2017755Views

Cycling, General

Cycling – A low impact sport!

Protect your knees and ride for years longer! Most riders get into cycling because it is a low impact sport and there is very little stress on the joints. Whether this is because of an injury from another sport, an age thing ( as we get older other sports put more stress on our joints) or…

11/09/2016466Views

Cycling, Cycling Holidays, Winter Training Camp

Cycling Winter Training Camps?

Why go on a winter training camp? There is no better feeling than riding with the sun on your face while back home is still cold, wet and miserable. A winter training camp plays a key role in the preparation of your race/riding season. It’s an opportunity to dedicate a week to cycling, to getting proper…

23/08/2016614Views

Core Stability, Cycling

Five Reasons to Drink More Water

It's funny how drinking 8 glasses of water a day seems impossible but a bottle of wine or two over dinner is not unreasonable. There are many reasons why drinking plenty of water each day is good for you, most of those reasons will not directly link to improving your performance on a bike, however, if…

26/04/2016413Views

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5 ways to sleep your way to a better ride

Cycling and sleep go together like bacon & eggs, fish & chips or strawberries & cream. Not a lot of people know this but you actually don’t get in shape while you’re exercising. Whilst working out you are creating thousands of tiny micro-tears in your muscle fibres, the transformation starts when you sleep, this is…

07/04/2016358Views

Core Stability, Cycling

Burpees – Fully Body Workout

If you are limited on time or travelling without your bike then you can squeeze in an effective workout simply by doing Burpees — they are an excellent way to improve your core strength which will, over time, help you ride faster and stronger Burpees work your muscles, your lungs and they burn a ton…

10/09/20151KViews